LLN HOT CROSS BUNS

{ HEALTHY, ALLERGY FRIENDLY, HIGH FIBRE HOT CROSS BUNS BY NUTRITIONIST CASEY-LEE LYONS FROM LIVE LOVE NOURISH (WWW.LIVELOVENOURISH.COM.AU). }

{ INGREDIENTS }

2/3 cup (50g) psyllium husks

2 tbsp (26g) chia seeds

2 tbsp (24g) flaxseeds (linseeds)

1/3 cup (50g) sesame seeds

1/3 cup (50g) sunflower seeds

1/2 cup (60g) coconut flour

1 tbsp (12g) baking powder

2 tsp (3g) vanilla bean powder

1 tsp (2g) cinnamon

1 tsp (2g) all spice

1/2 tsp (1g) ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp ground cloves

1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin coconut oil, melted

Zest of 2 oranges

2 cups (500ml) freshly squeezed orange juice

100g (approx 12 large) medjool dates, pitted & chopped

 

CROSS

5 tbsp coconut milk (canned)

1 tbsp tapioca flour

3 tsp coconut flour

Piping bag/ snap lock bag

{ METHOD }

Pre-heat fan-forced oven to 165’C. Line a baking tray.

In a high powdered blender blend psyllium husk for approx 10 seconds to form a fine powder.

Add chia seeds, flaxseeds, sesame seeds and sunflower seeds to your blender and blend to a meal/flour.

In a mixing bowl combine ground pysillium and seed mix with coconut flour, baking powder, vanilla powder, cinnamon, all spice, nutmeg and cloves.

Add in orange zest, coconut oil, orange juice and medjool dates. Mix to combine well. Allow to sit for a few minutes to for liquid to absorb.

Roll and shape approx 1/4 cup portions of the dough into small bun shapes. Place buns on baking tray with sides touching each other.

In a small mixing bowl combine cross ingredients; coconut milk, tapioca flour and coconut flour. Spoon mixture into a piping bag (or snap lock bag with the corner cut) and squeeze mixture over buns to make a cross on each bun.

Bake in oven for 50 mins or until lightly golden on top.

Allow to cool.

Prep time: 15 MINUTES
Cook time: 50 MINUTES
Total time: 1 HOUR 5 MINUTES
+ 12 – 15 +

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