Briwat

Briwat is a delightful Moroccan breakfast dish featuring flaky almond-stuffed pastries, lightly spiced and baked to perfection. This low-carb version substitutes traditional pastry with almond flour, making it a nutritious and satisfying start to your day.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 100g
• Cream cheese - 50g
• Almonds, finely chopped - 50g
• Egg - 1 large
• Cinnamon - 1 tsp
• Stevia or erythritol - 2 tsp (to taste)
• Butter, melted - 30g
• Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water) - 1 serving

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, cream cheese, and chopped almonds. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Add the egg, cinnamon, and sweetener to the dough, mixing until well combined.
4. Divide the dough into small balls (about the size of a walnut). Roll each ball into a thin sheet using a rolling pin.
5. Place a small spoonful of the almond mixture on one end of each sheet and roll it up, sealing the edges with a little water.
6. Arrange the rolled briwat on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Brush the tops with the egg wash and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 180 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in healthy fats, supporting heart health.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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