Healthy Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Bun Recipe

Easter is on its way and we all know how tempting eating a ton of Hot Cross Buns is, so we have teamed up with @Coconutandbliss to bring you this deliciously healthy Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Bun recipe.

Makes 10.

Buns

• 1 cup almond meal
• 1 3/4 cup spelt flour
• 2 tbsp coconut sugar
• 1/2 cup warm cashew milk
• Pinch nutmeg
• Pinch cinnamon
• Pinch cardamon
• Pinch vanilla bean powder
• 1 organic free range egg
• 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted (+ 1 tsp)
• 100g dark chocolate
• 1 tsp yeast

Cross

• Cashew cream or CoYo

Method

1. Combine yeast, coconut sugar and warmed cashew milk in a large mixing bowl.
2. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes.
3. Add flour, spices, vanilla, coconut oil, egg, roughly chopped chocolate and mix well using a wooden spoon.
4. Briefly knead the dough using a floured board.
5. Lightly grease a mixing bowl with 1 tsp coconut oil and place the dough in the bowl.
6. Cover and set aside for approx. 1 hour (this allows the mixture to expand).
7. Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius, fan-forced.
8. Divide into 10 equal portions and roll into balls.
9. Arrange on a tray lined with baking paper and sit for about 10 minutes.
10. Place in the oven and bake for approx. 10-12 minutes or until slightly golden and risen.
11. Remove from oven and set aside for a few minutes.
12. Place the coyo or cashew cream in a piping bag and draw crosses on the buns.
13. Serve and enjoy!