Keto Pineapple Buns

Keto Pineapple Buns are a delightful twist on the traditional Chinese dessert, offering a sweet and buttery flavor with a low-carb twist. These buns are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while adhering to a ketogenic diet.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 120 grams
• Coconut flour - 30 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Erythritol - 30 grams
• Butter (melted) - 30 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Unsweetened pineapple extract - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - a pinch
• Coconut oil (for greasing) - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking tray with coconut oil.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, erythritol, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and pineapple extract until well combined.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
5. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a bun.
6. Place the buns on the prepared baking tray, leaving space between them.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the buns are golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a ketogenic diet.
• Rich in healthy fats from almond and coconut flour.

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