Keto Hazelnut Crust Recipe

Keto Hazelnut Crust Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (225 g) hazelnuts
• 40 g vanilla whey protein powder
• 4 tablespoons (56 g) butter, melted

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4)
2. Put the hazelnuts in a food processor with the S-blade in place
3. Pulse the processor until the hazelnuts are ground to a medium-fine texture
4. Add the protein powder and butter and pulse to combine
5. Spray a pie plate or springform pan, depending on which your recipe specifies, with nonstick cooking spray and press this mixture firmly and evenly into the pan
6. Don’t try to build the crust too high up the sides, but if you’re using a springform pan, be sure to cover the seam around the bottom and press the crust into place firmly over it
7. Place the crust in a preheated oven on the bottom rack and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned and slightly pulling away from the sides of the pan
8. Remove the crust from the oven and let it cool while you make the filling

Makes 12 servings

1. Assuming 12 slices of cheesecake, this crust will add to each slice 4 grams of carbohydrates and 1 gram of fiber, for a total of 3 grams of usable carbs and 10 grams of protein

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