Dessert · 6g net carbs · 5g protein

Low-Carb Apple Pie Cups with Chayote | 6g Net Carbs

Our low-carb apple pie cups use chayote squash instead of apples! 6g net carbs, cinnamon almond flour crust. A diabetic-friendly fall dessert that tastes like the real thing.

Low-Carb Apple Pie Cups with Chayote | 6g Net Carbs — LevelTrack recipe card

Ingredients

  • 200g chayote, diced (about 2 medium)
  • 100g almond flour
  • 35g unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tbsp erythritol (or preferred sugar-free sweetener)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Method

  1. In a saucepan, cook the diced chayote with lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla, sweetener and a splash of water over medium heat until tender (about 10–12 minutes). Stir occasionally.
  2. In a bowl, mix the almond flour, melted butter, egg yolk, salt and baking powder. The mixture should be crumbly but hold together.
  3. Press the mixture evenly into 6 muffin cups, forming a small crust. Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 8 minutes.
  4. Fill each crust with the cooked chayote mixture.
  5. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  6. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing from the tin.
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