Low Fat Chocolate Croissant

Indulge guilt-free with these Low Fat Chocolate Croissants, a delightful twist on a classic pastry that combines rich, chocolatey goodness with wholesome ingredients. Made with whole wheat pastry flour, skim milk, and a touch of unsweetened applesauce for a light and tender dough, these croissants are packed with flavor while being lower in fat. Semisweet chocolate chips provide just the right amount of decadent sweetness, and the dough is leavened with active dry yeast for an irresistibly flaky texture. Perfect as a breakfast treat or an afternoon snack, these golden-brown croissants are easy to make and ready in under two hours, including prep and baking time. Serve them warm to experience the melty chocolate filling, or let them cool slightly for a perfectly crisp exterior. Whether you're treating yourself or loved ones, these low-fat pastries prove that indulgence doesn’t have to come with compromise.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups Whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 packet Active dry yeast
• 0.75 cup Skim milk
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 large Egg white
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 as needed Cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, warm the skim milk over low heat until lukewarm, ensuring it is not too hot to touch.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast and sugar in the warm milk. Let it stand for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine whole wheat pastry flour and salt. Make a well in the center.

Step 4

Pour the yeast mixture, unsweetened applesauce, egg white, and vanilla extract into the well. Mix until a dough forms.

Step 5

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 6

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 7

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Step 8

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle approximately 12x8 inches.

Step 9

Cut the dough into 8 triangles. Place a few chocolate chips on the wide end of each triangle.

Step 10

Roll the triangles from the wide end to the tip to form croissant shapes, ensuring the tips are tucked underneath.

Step 11

Place the croissants on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space in between them.

Step 12

Lightly spray the tops of the croissants with cooking spray.

Step 13

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 14

Allow the croissants to cool slightly before serving to let the chocolate set.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(738.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1681.3

Total Fat 38.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 5.5mg	0%
Sodium 1321.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 308.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.0g	0%
Total Sugars 111.6g
Protein 55.3g	0%

Vitamin D 80.5IU	0%
Calcium 410.8mg	0%
Iron 13.3mg	0%
Potassium 1972.6mg	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: 19.1%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 68.6%