EASY HOT CROSS BUNS RECIPE (KETO!)

prep time: 15 MINUTES cook time: 20 MINUTES total time: 35 MINUTES

Get ready for Easter with this easy hot cross buns recipe! Certified keto, gluten free and sugar free – this will wow all your guests!

Ingredients

BUNS:

• 2 cups (200g) almond flour
• 1.5 cups (100g) whey isolate – unflavoured
• 1.5 tsp xanthan gum
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp allspice
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 cup (50g) sugar substitute
• 1 cup (250ml) heavy cream
• 1/4 cup (50g) butter – melted
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 cup (60ml) water

ICING:

• 1/2 cup (70g) powdered sugar substitute
• 1.5 tsp lemon extract (or juice)
• 1.5-2 tsp water

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients for the buns. 
2. Pour in the heavy cream and melted butter. Whisk together.
3. Begin pouring in the water while you stir. It will form a thick batter.
4. Use wet hands to make 10 smooth dough balls. 
5. Place the dough balls onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. 
6. Bake at 375°F / 190°C for 10-15 minutes or until the top is a golden brown. 
7. While the buns bake, whisk together the icing ingredients. 
8. It should be a thick gel-like consistency.
9. Once the buns are out of the oven, let them cool.
10. Use a sandwich bag or piping bag to place a cross across the top of the buns. 
11. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

This makes roughly 10 hot cross buns.

Nutritional Information per bun: 

• CALS: 295
• FAT: 24.7
• CARBS: 6.8
• FIBRE: 3.4
• NET CARBS: 3.4
• PROTEIN: 14.5

Nutrition Information:

YIELD:

 10 

SERVING SIZE:

 1
Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 296 TOTAL FAT: 24.7g CARBOHYDRATES: 6.8g FIBER: 3.4g PROTEIN: 14.5g