Delicious Low-Carb Bear Claws Recipe - Simply So Healthy (2024)

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These Low-Carb Bear Claws make a delicious breakfast treat or afternoon snack. This recipe can be part of a low-carb, ketogenic, Atkins, gluten-free, grain-free, lc/hf, or Banting diet.

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While I don’t eat high sugar treats anymore, I do enjoy window shopping in coffee shops and pastry cases. I don’t do this to make myself hungry or resentful about eating low-carb, I do it to get ideas for recipes to make. I know that pastry displays can be tempting and I want to give my followers low-carb choices.

I love to give my followers low-carb choices because eating a treat should be pleasurable. It shouldn’t bring about feelings of guilt or worry about health effects.

The idea for these bear claws came straight from peering into a pastry case. This pastry is commonly made from yeast dough and filled with an almond filling. It is shaped to look something like a bear claw. Of course, the traditional version isn’t low-carb and would be a disaster for someone trying to achieve ketosis.

So, I decided to makes a bear claw that my followers and I could enjoy with no guilt. Mylow-carb version features my trusty mozzarella dough (a version of what some people call “fathead” dough). I roll out the dough and fill it with almond meal made from scratch using a food processor.

The final result is a bear claw shaped pastry with a tender, lightly sweetened dough. The almond filling makes a tasty center with just the right amount of almond flavor and just enough sweetness to make it delectable.

While these pastries look and taste like a traditional bear claw pastry, they are much more filling. While most people could devour and entire traditional bear claw, I find I’m satisfied with less than half of one of these low-carb bear claws. Because of this, I recommend slicing them for serving. I use the “claws” as a guide and slice them crosswise.

Each bear claw makes five slices. I have calculated the nutritional information per slice to make it easy on everyone. You may choose to eat 2-3 slices for a satisfying serving. If this is the case, simply double or triple the nutritional information as appropriate.

I love eating these pastries warm. They are amazing straight out of the oven, but refrigerate well. Before eating, I simply place them on a baking sheet and put them in a 200º Fahrenheit oven for 15-20 minutes. This brings them back to their just out of the oven goodness. I don’t have a microwave, but if you use one, you could reheat in a microwave.

This recipe for Low-Carb Bear Claws makes a delicious, guilt-free treat for breakfast of an afternoon snack. Kids will love their fun shape and adults with love the almond filling. They would make a perfect holiday morning breakfast. Enjoy!

-Annissa