Low Fat Glazed Croissant

Indulge in the buttery, flaky goodness of croissants without the guilt with this Low Fat Glazed Croissant recipe—a delightful twist on the classic French pastry. Made with a light butter substitute, skim milk, and a natural sweetener like stevia, these croissants preserve their irresistibly tender layers while significantly cutting down on fat. The dough is carefully folded and chilled to achieve the signature lamination, creating wonderfully airy bites. A glossy, zesty glaze made from confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice adds a touch of sweetness and tang, perfectly complementing the golden, crisp exterior. With just 20 minutes of baking time, these homemade croissants are proof that you can savor a bakery-style treat without compromising your health goals. Perfect for weekend brunches, holiday mornings, or any time you crave a lightened-up indulgence!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 300 g All-purpose flour
• 7 g Active dry yeast
• 2 tbsp Stevia or non-sugar sweetener
• 1 tsp Salt
• 120 ml Skim milk
• 60 ml Water
• 75 g Light butter substitute
• 1 Egg white
• 50 g Confectioners' sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 tsp Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix the flour, yeast, stevia, and salt until combined.

Step 2

Warm the milk to about 35°C and dissolve the yeast in the milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.

Step 3

Add the yeast-milk mixture and water to the flour mixture, stirring to form a dough. Knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.

Step 4

Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rise for 90 minutes until doubled in size.

Step 5

Once risen, punch the dough down and roll it out into a 25×45 cm rectangle.

Step 6

Spread the softened light butter substitute evenly over the entire surface of the dough.

Step 7

Fold the dough into thirds: bring one short end toward the center, then fold the other short end over it, forming a rectangle. Rotate the dough and roll it into another 25×45 cm rectangle.

Step 8

Repeat the folding and rolling process two more times, chilling the dough for 30 minutes between each fold.

Step 9

After the final fold and chill, roll the dough out to about 0.5 cm thickness and cut into triangles.

Step 10

Gently roll each triangle from the base towards the tip, tucking the tip under the croissant. Place croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 11

Allow the croissants to proof for about 30 minutes covered with a damp cloth.

Step 12

Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F). Brush the croissants with the beaten egg white.

Step 13

Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Step 14

While baking, make the glaze by mixing confectioners' sugar with vanilla extract and lemon juice until smooth.

Step 15

Remove croissants from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes, then drizzle with the glaze. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(667.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1647.7

Total Fat 30.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 3.7mg	0%
Sodium 2959.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 289.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.6g	0%
Total Sugars 57.7g
Protein 41.5g	0%

Vitamin D 54.5IU	0%
Calcium 213.5mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 738.2mg	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: 17.0%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 72.6%