Protein Hot Cross Bun Bites

These Hot Cross Bun Bites are the perfect little treat for Easter! They’re also packed full of protein, fibre and nutrients.

Serves: 10 bites

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups almond meal (125g)
• 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder (30g)
• 1/4 cup coconut flour (24g)
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tbsp mixed spice
• 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted (45g)
• 2 flax eggs (20g of ground flaxseed soaked in triple its amount of water) or whole eggs if not vegan
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup sultanas
• 3 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup (optional)
• 1/4 cup dark chocolate, melted

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper.
2. Combine the dry ingredients except the sultanas in a medium bowl.
3. Whisk together the wey ingredients in a jug.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix well. Stir in the raisins.
5. Roll a heaped tablespoon of mixture into a bun shape and add to baking tray. Repeat with rest of mixture.
6. Add to oven and bake for 15  minutes or until lightly golden and cooked through.
7. Remove from oven and leave to cool for 5-10 minutes before piping a cross on each bun with the melted dark chocolate.