Low Carb Chocolate Croissants

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour
• 1/2 cup coconut flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup butter, cold and cubed
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. 2.Add the cubed butter to the bowl and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse sand.
3. 3.Add the egg to the bowl and mix until a dough forms.
4. 4.Turn the dough out onto a piece of parchment paper and use your hands to shape it into a rectangle.
5. 5.Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the dough, then fold the dough in half to cover the chocolate chips.
6. 6.Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out into a large rectangle, then fold the dough into thirds like a letter.
7. 7.Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
8. 8.Preheat the oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
9. 9.Roll the chilled dough out into a large rectangle, then cut it into triangles.
10. 10.Roll each triangle up from the wide end to the pointed end, then place the croissants on the prepared baking sheet.
11. 11.Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
12. 12.Serve warm and enjoy!

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightMake sure your butter is cold and cubed before adding it to the flour mixture.
• chevron_rightDon't skip the chilling step - it's important for creating flaky croissants.
• chevron_rightFeel free to use any sugar-free chocolate chips you like.
• chevron_rightThese croissants are best served warm.