Gluten Free Hot Cross Buns: A Delicious Easter Treat!!
Apr 03, 2023
It's possible to enjoy delicious Easter treats without sacrificing your energy & vitality!
To do this, prioritise nutritious meals and stay active with outdoor activities like walking or playing sports. It's also okay to indulge in treats in moderation, so savor them mindfully and enjoy them as a special part of the holiday. By making mindful choices and balancing treats with healthy habits, you can have a happy and healthy Easter.
Enjoy these delicious Hot Cross Buns!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups almond flour
1/2 cup arrowroot starch
1/2 cup coconut flour
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup raisins or currants
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup honey
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup almond flour (for the crosses)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, arrowroot starch, coconut flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Stir in the raisins or currants.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond milk, coconut oil, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- In a small bowl, mix together the baking soda and apple cider vinegar. Add this mixture to the dough and stir until combined.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to form the dough into 8-10 buns and place them on the prepared baking tray.
- In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 1/4 cup of almond flour with a little bit of water to form a thick paste.
- Use a piping bag or plastic bag with the corner snipped off to pipe crosses onto the buns with the almond flour paste.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the buns are golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Let the buns cool on the baking tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these hot cross buns as a healthy and delicious Easter treat!