Mini Chocolate Eclairs
Yes: Chocolate Eclairs fit into your Wheat Belly lifestyle!
Minus wheat/grains and added sugar, we once again convert a fattening, unhealthy indulgence into a healthy treat that you can serve proudly to family and friends knowing that, unlike their grain-based counterparts, you will not be adding to inflammation, gastrointestinal disruption, or mind/emotional effects.
I took this recipe from the Wheat Belly 30-Minute Cookbook with some slight modifications. (I simplified preparation slightly.) I also used a more luxurious Chocolate Glaze rather than plain chocolate, also from the recipe in the Cookbook (along with other sauces, glazes, and jams).
Makes 4 mini eclairs
1/2 cup canned coconut milk, well stirred
5 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 coconut flour
2 teaspoons ground psyllium seed
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
2 eggs
12 ounces heavy cream, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons Virtue Sweetener
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3.5-ounce bar 85% or greater cocoa chocolate, broken into pieces
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan over low-medium heat, bring coconut milk and 4 tablespoons butter to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in coconut flour, psyllium seed, and salt. Continue stirring until mixture forms a loose ball. Add eggs, one at a time, stirring to thoroughly incorporate.
Spoon or pipe mixture into eight rounds approximately 2-3 inches in diameter. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and slightly firm. Remove to wire ra...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Recipes Wheat Belly Lifestyle almond flour gluten gluten-free grain-free grains Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
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