Gluten-Free Paleo Beignet Recipe

This Paleo beignet is a twist on a classic uses much healthier ingredients, and it’s even gluten-free.

The way of preparation – easy

Prep time

• Prep time – 15 minutes
• Total time – 1 hour and 15 minutes

Yields – 18 beignets

Paleo Beignet Recipe

Ingredients:

• ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
• ½ cup coconut sugar
• 2 cup almond flour
• 2 tablespoons coconut flour
• ½ cup tapioca flour
• 1 egg
• ½ cup room temperature water
• Pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ cup evaporated coconut milk
• 1½ tablespoons coconut oil
• Coconut oil, for frying

Instructions on how to make Gluten-Free Paleo Beignet

• In a bowl, mix together water, yeast, and coconut sugar. Let stand for about 8 minutes.
• In a second bowl, whisk egg, evaporated milk and salt.
• Fold in yeast mixture.
• Add ½ the amount of flour and mix.
• Add coconut oil, remaining flour and cinnamon.
• Knead with hands to ensure all ingredients are mixed well.
• Mold dough into a large ball and cover bowl with a towel. Let stand for at least 1–2 hours.
• Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Form dough tightly into 1–2 inch balls.
• Fry dough balls for 3–4 minutes on each side or until golden-brown.
• Cool on a paper towel and serve with powdered sugar substitute.

Nutritional Informations (amount per serving) 

• Calories – 89
• Toal Fat – 5 g
• Total Carbs – 11 g (Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g )
• Protein – 2 g
•  Cholesterol 14 mg