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Celestial Keto Baklava Bites

Explore this heavenly keto baklava recipe that combines the traditional flavors of Turkey with a twist for a keto lifestyle.

🕒 Prep - 10 minutes, Cook - 20 minutes, Total - 30 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
🔥 Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Turkish

Allergens

Nuts (almonds and walnuts)

Ingredients

  • 1. 2 cups almond flour 2. 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped 3. 3/4 cup erythritol, granulated 4. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 5. 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 6. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 7. 1/2 teaspoon salt 8. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 9. 1/3 cup sugar
  • free honey 10. 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or line with silicone baking cups.
  2. In a large bowl, combine almond flour, walnuts, erythritol, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Stir in the melted butter until well incorporated.
  3. Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, form dough into bite sized balls and place them in prepared muffin tin cavities. Gently press each ball to flatten slightly.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  5. In a small saucepan, combine sugar free honey and lemon zest. Heat over low heat until honey is liquified.
  6. Once baklava bites are completely cooled, drizzle with the honey mixture and enjoy the celestial indulgence.

Chef’s Insight

The balance of flavors in this keto-friendly dessert will leave you longing for more.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the sweetener and honey to your desired level of sweetness.

Cultural or Historical Background

Baklava is a traditional Turkish dessert, made by layering phyllo dough with nuts and sweet syrup or honey.