Low Carb Apple Empanadas

Indulge your sweet tooth without breaking your low-carb goals with these irresistible Low Carb Apple Empanadas. Featuring a flaky, buttery crust made from almond and coconut flours, these empanadas are the perfect guilt-free treat. Packed with a warm, cinnamon-spiced apple filling sweetened with erythritol, they deliver all the comforting flavors of a traditional dessert with a keto-friendly twist. Easy to prepare in just 50 minutes, this recipe combines wholesome ingredients like xanthan gum and unsalted butter for a beautifully tender pastry that pairs beautifully with the natural tartness of apples. Perfect as a dessert or a cozy afternoon snack, these golden-brown empanadas prove that healthy eating doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups Almond flour
• 1 tablespoon Coconut flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Xanthan gum
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 large Egg
• 1 large Egg yolk
• 1 medium Apple, peeled and diced
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Granulated erythritol
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Water
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil (optional, for brushing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, xanthan gum, and salt.

Step 3

Cut in the unsalted butter until the mixture resembles a coarse crumb.

Step 4

Add the egg and mix until the dough forms. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.

Step 5

While the dough chills, prepare the filling. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the diced apple, lemon juice, erythritol, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract.

Step 6

Cook the mixture for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until apples are softened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 7

Roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to prevent sticking, to about 1/8 inch thickness.

Step 8

Cut out circles using a 4-inch round cutter.

Step 9

Place a spoonful of the apple filling in the center of each dough circle.

Step 10

Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape and press edges together to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges.

Step 11

Brush the tops with a mix of egg yolk and water (and sense of shine, optionally, brush with olive oil).

Step 12

Place empanadas on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 13

Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy the low-carb treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(595.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1823.5

Total Fat 158.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 528.0mg	0%
Sodium 1190.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 105.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.5g	0%
Total Sugars 27.7g
Protein 53.2g	0%

Vitamin D 72.0IU	0%
Calcium 514.0mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 396.8mg	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: 69.1%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 20.6%