Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip Croissant

Flaky, buttery, and indulgent without a hint of dairy, these Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip Croissants are the ultimate treat for those craving a classic pastry with a modern twist. Crafted with almond milk and solid coconut oil, this recipe achieves all the layered richness of traditional croissants while remaining completely dairy-free. Each bite unveils gooey pockets of melted dairy-free chocolate chips, making them as decadent as they are delicious. Perfect for brunch spreads, cozy weekends, or special occasions, these croissants combine a time-honored lamination technique with plant-based ingredients for a pastry experience that's equal parts impressive and satisfying. Serve them warm from the oven for maximum chocolatey delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:240 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 1 cup Almond milk
• 0.5 cup Coconut oil (solid form)
• 1 cup Dairy-free chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the instant yeast to one side of the bowl.

Step 2

Warm the almond milk until lukewarm, then add it to the dry ingredients. Mix everything together until you have a shaggy dough.

Step 3

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place it in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Step 4

While the dough is rising, prepare the coconut oil rectangle. Place the solid coconut oil between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out to a 7x10 inch rectangle. Chill it in the refrigerator until firm but pliable.

Step 5

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a 10x20 inch rectangle.

Step 6

Place the chilled coconut oil rectangle on one half of the dough, leaving a border. Fold the other half of the dough over the coconut oil, sealing the edges well.

Step 7

Roll the dough out again into a 10x20 inch rectangle. Fold the top third down and the bottom third up like a letter.

Step 8

Turn the dough 90 degrees, and roll it out again to a 10x20 inch rectangle. Fold it into thirds again.

Step 9

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.

Step 10

Remove the dough from the fridge and roll it out to a 10x20 inch rectangle one more time.

Step 11

Scatter the dairy-free chocolate chips over the dough, then fold it into thirds one last time.

Step 12

Cut the dough into 8 equal triangles. Roll each triangle from the wide end to the tip to form croissant shapes.

Step 13

Place the croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let them rise for about 1 hour, until puffy.

Step 14

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 15

In a small bowl, mix the water and vanilla extract to create a glaze. Brush this over the risen croissants.

Step 16

Bake the croissants for around 18-20 minutes, until golden brown and flaky.

Step 17

Allow them to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your dairy-free chocolate chip croissants fresh from the oven!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(962.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3425.9

Total Fat 188.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 142.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2504.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 391.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.4g	0%
Total Sugars 126.8g
Protein 51.4g	0%

Vitamin D 78.1IU	0%
Calcium 439.1mg	0%
Iron 31.1mg	0%
Potassium 1290.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.0%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 45.1%