Keto Mooncakes

Keto Mooncakes are a delightful twist on the traditional Chinese dessert, made with low-carb ingredients and filled with a rich, nutty paste. Perfect for those on a ketogenic diet, these mooncakes offer a taste of celebration without the carbs.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 100g
• Coconut flour - 20g
• Erythritol - 30g
• Unsweetened cocoa powder - 10g
• Butter - 30g, melted
• Egg - 1 large
• Vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• Salt - 1/4 tsp
• Sugar-free red bean paste - 100g
• Water - 2 tbsp

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a bowl, mix the almond flour, coconut flour, erythritol, cocoa powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and water until combined.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
5. Divide the dough into two equal parts and flatten each piece into a disc.
6. Place a tablespoon of sugar-free red bean paste in the center of each disc and fold the edges over to seal, forming a ball.
7. Press each ball into a mooncake mold to shape and create designs on the surface.
8. Place the shaped mooncakes on a lined baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
9. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.05 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, suitable for ketogenic diets.
• Rich in healthy fats and protein from nuts.

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