Low Fat Chocolate Almond Croissant
Indulge in the flaky perfection of these Low Fat Chocolate Almond Croissants, a guilt-free twist on the classic pastry! Made with reduced-fat puff pastry and loaded with semisweet chocolate chips infused with a hint of almond extract, these croissants are irresistibly rich yet light. Topped with crunchy sliced almonds and a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious. With just 20 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of baking, this easy recipe is perfect for a quick breakfast treat, an elegant brunch centerpiece, or a delightful dessert. Enjoy all the buttery goodness and chocolatey indulgence of traditional croissants—minus the extra calories!
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Ingredients
- 1 roll, thawed according to package instructions Reduced-fat puff pastry sheets
- 0.5 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon Almond extract
- 1 large, beaten Egg whites
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon, for dusting Powdered sugar
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Unroll the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and gently roll it out to smooth any creases.
Step 3
Cut the pastry into 8 equal triangles.
Step 4
In a small bowl, mix the semisweet chocolate chips with the almond extract.
Step 5
Place a generous tablespoon of the chocolate-almond mixture at the wide end of each triangle.
Step 6
Starting from the wide end, roll up each triangle towards the tip, forming a crescent shape. Ensure the tips are tucked under the croissant to prevent unrolling during baking.
Step 7
Brush the surface of each croissant with the beaten egg white using a pastry brush.
Step 8
Sprinkle each croissant with sliced almonds, pressing gently to adhere.
Step 9
Place the croissants on the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between them.
Step 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
Step 11
Remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack.
Step 12
Before serving, dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (248.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 986.0 |
| Total Fat 59.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 26.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 205.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 107.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 73.8g | |
| Protein 20.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 189.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 739.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories