Chocolate & Zucchini Hot Cross Buns With White Chocolate, Dates And Pistachios Recipe

Total time: 40 minutes

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Net Carbs are 14% of calories per serving, at 39g per serving. The amount is risky for the keto diet, but still keto-friendly. Your eating options afterward may be limited, so take anticipated meal consumptions into consideration.

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  • Net Carbs are 14% of calories per serving, at 39g per serving. This food is risky for the keto diet (it's above the standard keto diet guidelines) but it's still keto-friendly. Consuming this item may limit your ability to eat more foods that contain carbs. Take into consideration whether you intend to consume additional meals or what you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.

Chocolate & Zucchini Hot Cross Buns With White Chocolate, Dates And Pistachios Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12 servings   ( 94 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 271
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Sodium: 218mg
Total Carbohydrates: 41g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 17g
Protein: 6g
Calcium: 68mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 145mg Vitamin A: 28mcg
Vitamin C: 4mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 120 grams (4 1/4 ounces) ripe 100% starter* [optional, see alternatives below]
  • 340 grams (12 ounces) all-purpose flour (i used an organic french t55 flour) [if you don't use a starter, use 400 grams (14 ounces)]
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry yeast [if you don't use a starter, use 2 teaspoons]
  • 175 ml (3/4 cup) milk, at room temperature [if you don't use a starter, use 225 ml (1 cup minus 1 tablespoon)], plus a little for brushing
  • 125 grams (1/2 cup) crème fraîche (or equal parts sour cream and heavy cream)
  • 50 grams (6 tablespoons) raw pistachios (untoasted and unsalted), roughly chopped
  • 100 grams (3 1/2 ounces) good-quality white chocolate, chopped to chocolate chip size
  • 100 grams (3 1/2 ounces) date paste (or pitted dates), diced or chopped to chocolate chip size
  • 1 tablespoon agave syrup (substitute honey, golden syrup, or maple syrup)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • Zest of 1/2 organic lemon or orange, finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 50 grams (1/4 cup) sugar (i use a raw cane sugar in which i leave a vanilla bean to infuse)
  • 50 ml (3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon) water

Instructions

Visit Chocolate & Zucchini's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)