Zesty Orange Cranberry Mini Buns 🍊
Indulge in these healthy, low-carb Zesty Orange Cranberry Mini Buns! Crafted with a unique cheese dough, they're perfect for a keto-friendly breakfast or snack, bursting with vibrant citrus and cranberry flavor.
Ingredients
For the Buns
- 1.5 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 3 ounces Softened Cream Cheese
- 1.5 cups Almond Flour ensure it's not almond meal for best results
- 3 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Xanthan Gum
- 1 orange zest from 1 orange
- 0.25 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened Dried Cranberries
- 0.33 cup Swerve Confectioner's Sugar Substitute for the buns
For the Icing
- 0.5 cup Swerve Confectioner's Sugar Substitute for the icing
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract for the icing
- Heavy Whipping Cream as needed for icing consistency
Instructions
- Get Ready: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the Cheeses: In a microwave-safe bowl, gently melt the mozzarella and cream cheese together. Heat in short bursts (about 30 seconds at a time), stirring between each, until they are completely melted and smoothly combined. This creates our unique low-carb dough base!
- Mix the Dough: Transfer the melted cheese mixture to a larger mixing bowl. Add the almond flour, baking powder, ⅓ cup Swerve, 1 teaspoon vanilla, the egg, xanthan gum, ¼ cup heavy whipping cream, and the fresh orange zest. Beat everything together until all ingredients are well combined into a sticky dough.
- Fold in Cranberries: Gently fold the dried cranberries into the dough, distributing that lovely fruity flavor throughout.
- Shape the Buns: Lightly moisten your hands with water – this trick helps prevent the dough from sticking. Shape the dough into 10 evenly sized, cute mini buns.
- Bake to Perfection: Place your shaped buns into a well-greased baking dish. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown and cooked through. Let them cool down a bit before you add the sweet topping.
- Whip Up the Icing: In a small bowl, whisk together the ½ cup Swerve, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of heavy whipping cream until smooth. If you prefer a thinner icing, gradually add a tiny bit more heavy cream until it reaches your desired drizzly consistency.
- Drizzle and Serve: Once the mini buns have cooled, generously drizzle the sugar-free icing over them. Your healthy and delicious mini buns are now ready to be enjoyed!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 115 kcal
Total Carbs: 8g
Net Carbs: 5g
Fats: 9g
Protein: 6g
Calories: 115 kcal
Total Carbs: 8g
Net Carbs: 5g
Fats: 9g
Protein: 6g
