Keto Cinnamon-Almond Crust Recipe

Keto Cinnamon-Almond Crust Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (225 g) almonds
• 40 g vanilla whey protein powder
• 2 tablespoons (3 g) Splenda 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup (56 g) butter, melted

Method

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (170°C, or gas mark 3)
2. Put the almonds in a food processor with the S-blade in place
3. Run the food processor until the almonds are ground medium-fine
4. Add the protein powder, Splenda, and cinnamon and pulse the processor to blend
5. Turn the processor on and pour in the butter-if needed, stop the food processor, run a knife around the bottom to make sure everything mixes evenly, put the lid back on, and process a little more
6. Spray a 10-inch (25-cm) pie plate with nonstick cooking spray
7. Turn the almond mixture into the pie plate and press firmly and evenly into place, building it up the side about 1 inch 2 cm
8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until turning golden
9. Cool before filling

Makes 8 servings

1. Each serving will have 6 grams carbohydrate and 3 grams fiber, for a usable carb count of 3 grams; and 8 grams protein

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