Keto Baked Apple Dumplings

Keto Baked Apple Dumplings
Ingredients:

• 2 small Granny Smith apples (use sparingly, as apples are higher in carbs; or substitute with chayote squash or zucchini for even lower carbs)
• 1 cup almond flour (for dough)
• 1/4 cup coconut flour (for dough)
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup granulated erythritol (or other keto-friendly sweeteners like monk fruit or stevia)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for sprinkling)
• 1/2 tsp xanthan gum (optional, for dough structure)
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup water (or diet lemon-lime soda like Diet Sprite)
• Optional: Low-carb vanilla ice cream for serving

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Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
2. Prepare the Apples (or Substitutes):
   • If using Granny Smith apples, peel and core the apples. Cut each apple into 8 slices. For a lower-carb option, peel and core chayote squash or zucchini, then slice them into apple-sized pieces.
3. Make the Dough:
   • In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and xanthan gum. Mix in the melted butter, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. Knead until a dough forms. Divide the dough into 8 portions.
4. Wrap the “Apples”:
   • Flatten each dough portion and wrap it around an apple slice (or substitute). Place the wrapped slices in the prepared baking dish.
5. Make the Sauce:
   • In a small bowl, mix the remaining melted butter with erythritol. Pour this mixture evenly over the wrapped apple slices.
6. Add Liquid and Cinnamon:
   • Pour the water (or diet soda) around the edges of the pan, being careful not to wash away the butter mixture. Sprinkle cinnamon generously over the top.
7. Bake:
   • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden brown and the dough is cooked through.
8. Serve:
   • Enjoy the dumplings warm with a scoop of keto-friendly vanilla ice cream if desired. Spoon some of the sauce from the pan over the top.

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Nutritional Information (per serving, assuming 8 servings):

• Calories: ~200
• Fat: ~18g
• Protein: ~4g
• Net Carbs: ~4g (using chayote squash or zucchini) or ~8g (using Granny Smith apples)

Tips:

• Apple Substitutes: Using chayote squash or zucchini helps reduce carbs significantly while still providing a texture similar to apples.
• Sweetener: Adjust the amount of sweetener to taste. Erythritol or monk fruit sweeteners are great keto-friendly options.
• Dough: The almond and coconut flour combination mimics the texture of traditional dough but with fewer carbs.

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This keto version of Baked Apple Dumplings provides a delicious way to enjoy the classic dessert while staying within your low-carb goals!