Paleo Golden Hot Cross Buns

Does anyone else drool when they see fresh hot cross buns? Not that you asked, but I sure do!!! So if you’re like me, but are also looking for a grain-free version of your favorite fruit bun, this one works like a treat!! You can also totally just use whatever flour floats your boat, and even add in some chocolate for a little extra deliciousness. Why not? bun appetit xo

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups almond meal

  • 1/2 cup arrowroot flour

  • 1 cup of organic currants or raisins (optional)

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp turmeric powder (or simply use 2-3 tbsp Luna Fixa in place of spices!)

  • 1 tsp cinnamon 

  • 1 tsp cardamon

  • 1 tbsp ground ginger

  • pinch black pepper

  • 3 flax eggs (sub: chia or reg eggs)

  • 1/4 cup EVOO or Coconut oil (fat of choice!)

  • 1 - 2 tbsp maple syrup [optional]

  • juice of half an organic orange plus zest and some chopped up peel (lemon / lime / grapefruit work too!)

OPTIONAL ADD INS: Hu Kitchen Chocolate gems, cacao nibs, coconut flakes, golden berries, nuts and seeds.

Crosses

  • 2 tbsp coconut flour + water — enough to make a thin paste

  • OR 1 egg white and a dash of coconut flour (you can also just use any flour and water)

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 180ºC / 350ºF and line baking tray with baking paper

  • Mix all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. 

  • In a separate bowl combine flax eggs, with vanilla, oil and maple (or sweetener of choice)

  • Combine with dry and mix well! Roll out into medium size balls and press down lightly to make a ‘bun’ shape -- makes about 12! 

  • To make crosses (this bit was the hardest honestly!)

  • whisk coconut flour with some warm water— and using a piping bag create crosses! OR you can always cut a hole in the corner of a ziplock bag and use that instead!

  • Bake for around 25 minutes.

  • Happy Noshing XO 

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