Coconut Flour Bao

Coconut Flour Bao are soft, fluffy dumplings made with coconut flour, offering a delightful low-carb alternative for a traditional Chinese breakfast. These keto-friendly bao are perfect for a nutritious start to your day with a hint of sweetness from coconut.

Ingredients

• Coconut flour - 60 grams
• Almond flour - 30 grams
• Psyllium husk - 10 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Egg - 1 large
• Coconut milk - 100 ml
• Butter - 15 grams, melted
• Stevia or erythritol - 1 tablespoon (optional, for sweetness)
• Water - 50 ml (for steaming)

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine coconut flour, almond flour, psyllium husk, baking powder, and salt.
2. In another bowl, whisk together the egg, coconut milk, melted butter, and sweetener (if using).
3. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
4. Let the dough sit for 5-10 minutes to absorb moisture.
5. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball.
6. Prepare a steamer by boiling water in a pot and placing a steaming rack or bamboo steamer over it.
7. Place the formed bao on the steamer rack, ensuring they do not touch each other.
8. Cover the steamer and steam for 15-20 minutes until the bao are cooked through.
9. Carefully remove the bao and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 186 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.05 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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