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    Keto Hot Cross Buns

    Published: Mar 27, 2018 · Updated: Apr 2, 2022 by Angela Coleby · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    Delicious keto hot cross buns are a delicious healthy low carb and gluten-free treat at Easter.  Made with a Fathead dough recipe, they are best fresh from the oven and slathered with butter for the best taste!

    A firm and delicious yeast free and sugar free hot cross bun, they are low in carbs and in protein. With a firm texture they are perfect to serve and slice in half for a buttery filling.

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    Baking low carb hot cross buns

    The trick of a low carb hot cross bun is with the spices.   The heady mix of cinnamon, all spice and mixed spices are a warm combination. As dried fruit is high in carbs, they are omitted from this recipe. I have included orange peel for a slight citrus flavour.

    The traditional cross on the bun was made using an almond flour solution.   I had previously tried to pipe it on the low carb hot cross buns but the mixture was a bit thick.  So, I ended up gently rolling out little sections of the almond flour paste and spreading them out on the bun.  

    keto hot cross buns

    After the 4th attempt I felt happy with them.  Until the Chief Taster commented that they needed working on.  Brave words from a man who relies on the wife to feed him.

    Storage

    I stored the left over hot cross buns in the fridge in an airtight container and gave them a quick zap in the microwave to refresh them.   Perhaps they could be sliced and toasted?

    Recipe Tips

    You could add chocolate chips if you wanted to see a replacement for the dried fruit, but I didn’t try it. 

    If you are missing raisins or other dried fruit in your hot cross buns, substitute them with dried cranberries for a healthier low carb option.

    The coconut flour can be replaced with almond flour. You will need to increase the quantity to 1 cup, possibly 1 ½ cups.

    More Low Carb Easter Recipes

    Lemon Flower Cookies

    Keto Easter Bread

    Lemon Almond Cake

    Lemon Lime Ricotta Cake

    Keto Italian Pie

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    Keto Hot Cross Buns

    Angela Coleby
    Low carb hot cross buns baked with Fathead dough and spices for an Easter treat.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Desserts
    Cuisine Low Carb
    Servings 6 Buns
    Calories 276 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ½ cup Coconut flour
    • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
    • 2 tablespoons monkfruit sweetener or other low carb sweetener
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon All Spice or clove
    • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon Mixed Spice or pumpkin spice
    • 1 teaspoon orange zest
    • 2 medium Eggs
    • 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
    • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese grated
    • 2 oz Cream cheese
    • 2 tablespoons Butter unsalted

    Bun Cross

    • 4 tablespoons Almond flour
    • 1 tablespoon Water

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 200C/400F degrees
    • In a bowl mix the coconut flour, monkfruit sweetener, spices, orange peel, salt and baking powder.
    • Add the eggs and vanilla and mix.
    • In another bowl, place the mozzarella, butter and cream cheese.
    • Microwave for 2 minutes.
    • Remove from the microwave and quickly stir. Add the coconut flour mixture and work into a dough.
    • Create 6 balls from the dough and shape into a bun.
    • Place the buns on a parchment paper lined baking tray.
    • To make the cross, mix the almond flour with the water until you have a thick paste. Either pipe onto the buns or gently roll into a strip and place on top of the bun, flattening out once in place.
    • Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.

    Notes

    Makes 6 buns at 4g net carbs each.
    The net carbs will be the total carb count minus the fibre count. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols.
    Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by http://nutritiondata.self.com from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bunCalories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 13gFat: 21gFiber: 4g
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    1. Gladys

      March 27, 2022 at 8:52 pm

      In my best tastebud opinion… if the spice blend is perfect…and orange extract was added in lieu of candied fruit…. This should be absolutely delicious!
      The British spice blend created in the early 1800’s is closest to hot cross buns is from the daring gourmet. The only ingredient missing is ground cardamom….and is as follows…

      1 tsp cardamom.
      1 tbsp cinnamon
      2 tsp all spice
      2 tsp nutmeg
      1 tsp cloves
      1 tsp ginger
      1 tsp coriander
      3/4 tsp mace

      Happy Easter everyone…the recipe above sounds wonderful and is
      simple to prepare.
      Gladys, Toronto🇨🇦

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      • Angela Coleby

        March 28, 2022 at 10:03 am

        Thanks for the spice mixture tips!

        Reply
    2. Jan

      March 18, 2020 at 7:33 pm

      I like your style. I grew up on Hot Cross Buns and until starting Keto, made them almost every year, But they are not Hot cross buns without some bit of fruit - even if just a raisin or currant smattered here and there -- the Net carbs are low enuf, that a few more from a few raisins would be justifiable in my world and I like the almond flour topping you did too - alternatively you could make.an icing out of powdered Monkfruit/ eryrthritol and cream I would think. Thanks for lovely recipe!! -

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      • Angela Coleby

        March 18, 2020 at 7:52 pm

        I might try the icing topping too! I daren't put a raisin in them for fear of being lynched by the keto police but it would definitely improve them! Thanks for popping by and happy baking!

        Reply

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