Keto Hot Cross Buns

The recipe makes 6 buns.

Ingredients:

⅓ сup almond milk
1/4 cup sugar-free sweetener of choice
1 tsp fast-action dry yeast

2 scoops HLTH Code Creamy Vanilla
1 1/2 cup almond flour
2 Tbsp coconut cream

¼ tsp salt
¼ cup melted coconut butter
1 large egg
2 Tbsp grated orange zest
⅓ cup chopped raisins

For the crosses:
¼ cup coconut flour
2 Tbsp almond milk

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F/177°C.

In a small bowl, whisk together the almond milk, sweetener, and dry yeast, until bubbling. 

In another bowl combine all the rest of the ingredients and pour over the yeast mixture. Make a dough and leave to rest in a warm place for 1 hour until it has risen

Knead the dough and make portions to equal 6 buns.
Transfer buns onto a small baking tray or ceramic baking dish..

In a bowl, mix coconut flour with almond milk to make a smooth paste. Transfer to a piping bag and make crosses on the buns. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.

 

Nutritional breakdown per 1 bun. Recipe makes 6 buns.

223g Calories
8.4g Protein
5.7g Fat
6.7g Fiber
14.7g Total Carbs
8g NET Carbs

Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.