Briouat aux Amandes

Briouat aux Amandes is a delightful Moroccan pastry filled with a sweet almond mixture, perfectly suited for a low-carb breakfast. Its crispy exterior combined with the rich, nutty filling makes it an irresistible treat to start your day.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 100 grams
• Almonds (finely chopped) - 50 grams
• Erythritol (or preferred low-carb sweetener) - 30 grams
• Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Egg - 1 large
• Butter (melted) - 30 grams
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Rice paper sheets - 4

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, finely chopped almonds, erythritol, and cinnamon.
2. In another bowl, whisk together the egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
3. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until a sticky dough forms.
4. Soak rice paper sheets in warm water for about 10 seconds until flexible.
5. Place a spoonful of the almond mixture onto the lower third of each rice paper sheet and fold the sides over the filling.
6. Roll the rice paper from the bottom up to form a tight cylinder, sealing the edges.
7. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter.
8. Cook the briouats in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
9. Remove them from the skillet and let them cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in healthy fats from almonds, which can support heart health.
• Low in carbs, making it suitable for ketogenic and low-carb diets.

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