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Healthier Vegan Baklava Cups

My healthier take on a traditional Middle Eastern dessert I grew up eating. Mini oat cups filled with crunchy pistachios spiced with cinnamon & cardamom and sweetened with a little maple syrup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine middle eastern
Servings 10
Calories 167 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the base

  • 130g oat flour*
  • Pinch of salt
  • 50g coconut oil melted
  • 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup

For the frangipane layer

  • 25g ground almonds
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp ground flaxseed
  • 1 tbsp warm water
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 tbsp milk of choice

For the pistachio layer

  • 50g pistachios finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp orange blossom water optional**
  • 1/4 tsp rose water optional**

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180C/160C fan/350F.
  • Mix all the base ingredients in a bowl, then press into mini cupcake moulds lightly brushed with oil to make them easier to remove once baked. (I used a 10x8 inch 12 cup mini muffin tray).
  • In a small bowl, mix together the ground flaxseed and 1 tbsp warm water. Leave to set for 10 minutes.
  • Mix all the frangipane ingredients (including the set flaxseed mixture) in a bowl, then divide between the cups making sure you leave room for the pistachio topping.
  • Mix the pistachio layer ingredients in another bowl, then spoon on top of the cups and press down lightly.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, then leave to cool completely before removing from their moulds.

Notes

* oats blended into a fine flour in a high-speed blender. Use gluten-free oats if you’re allergic/intolerant to gluten.
** I've put the orange blossom water and rose water down as optional as I know they may not be easy to find for everyone. Most major supermarkets now stock rose water (either in the baking section or world food isle). You can also find them in Asian/Middle Eastern shops or even online. 

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 16mgPotassium: 137mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baklava, dairy-free dessert, gluten-free dessert, healthier dessert, middle eastern recipes, ramadan recipes, vegan dessert, vegan recipes
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