Buñuelos de Nuez

Buñuelos de Nuez are deliciously crispy low-carb Mexican pastries made with ground walnuts, offering a delightful nutty flavor that pairs wonderfully with a hint of cinnamon. These sweet treats are perfect for satisfying your dessert cravings without the carbs.

Ingredients

• Ground walnuts - 100 grams
• Almond flour - 30 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Erythritol sweetener - 2 tablespoons
• Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - a pinch
• Oil for frying - 100 ml

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground walnuts, almond flour, erythritol, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
2. In another bowl, whisk the egg and mix in the vanilla extract.
3. Pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.
4. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
5. Scoop about a tablespoon of the dough and form it into a small patty.
6. Carefully place the patty into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
7. Remove the buñuelos from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
8. Serve warm, optionally dusted with a little extra erythritol and cinnamon.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 6 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 186 mg
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from walnuts, which can support heart health.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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