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Healthier Hot Cross Buns (AIP,Paleo,Vegan,GF,DF)

Hot Cross Bun recipe that has no processed sugar, is gluten free, egg free, nut free and vegan. It is also safe to eat on the Auto-Immune protocol. Healthier than the normal recipe as the sweetness comes from fruit and instead of butter it uses coconut oil.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French
Keyword: AIP, Dairy Free, Easter, Egg free, Gluten Free, Paleo, processed sugar free, Vegan
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 208.0733kcal
Author: Kara Northwood
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • 1 Blender
  • 1 Muffin tray
  • 1 Stainless Steel Measuring Cups
  • 1 Stainless Steel Magnetic Measuring Spoon Set Dual Sided
  • 1 Wooden Spoon
  • 1 Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Potato Masher

Ingredients

  • 2 medium Banana mashed
  • ¾ cup Coconut milk can
  • 4 Dried dates (blend with coconut milk)
  • ¼ cup Coconut oil
  • tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon
  • ½ cup Coconut flour
  • ¼ cup Sultanas
  • ¼ cup Currants

AIP/Paleo egg replacer

  • 2 tbsp Tapioca Flour
  • 1 tbsp Gelatin
  • ¼ cup Warm Water

Vegan/Vegetarian egg replacer

  • 2 tbsp Tapioca Flour
  • 1 tbsp Xanthan Gum
  • ¼ cup Water

Instructions

  • Mash the banana in a mixing bowl using a potato masher.
  • Blend coconut milk with dates. Dates add the sweetness instead of sugar.
  • For AIP/Paleo, put the warm water in with the gelatin and whisk, then let sit for 2 minutes, add the tapioca flour
  • For Vegan/Vegetarian, put the tapioca flour and xanthan gum in a bowl with the water and mix
  • Put all ingredients in a mixing bowl with the egg replacer
  • Melt coconut oil. Put coconut oil in last cause it goes back to being hard right away.
  • Add coconut flour and mix. Mix in sultanas and currants
  • Spoon into a muffins tray with 6 cups
  • Cook at 170°C/338°F for 35 minutes
  • To serve add coconut butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon

Notes

 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 208.0733kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.8017g | Protein: 1.905g | Fat: 8.0533g | Saturated Fat: 8.9433g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3867g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 0.05mg | Sodium: 250.04mg | Potassium: 394.0383mg | Fiber: 5.19g | Sugar: 20.4883g | Vitamin A: 51.0583IU | Vitamin C: 4.59mg | Calcium: 27.9417mg | Iron: 0.99mg
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