Delightful Healthier Vegan Baklava Cups
Delightful Healthier Vegan Baklava Cups are a scrumptious twist on a classic dessert, featuring crispy layers of phyllo pastry filled with sweet walnuts and aromatic spices—guilt-free indulgence at its best!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 baklava cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package phyllo dough (thawed)
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Unroll the phyllo dough and cover it with a damp towel to prevent drying out. Cut into squares that fit your muffin tin.
- Brush each square of phyllo generously with melted coconut oil. Layer three squares together in each muffin cup.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped walnuts, cinnamon, and maple syrup until well mixed.
- Spoon a generous amount of the walnut mixture into each phyllo-lined cup.
- Top with an additional square or two of phyllo, brushing with coconut oil for extra crispiness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving; drizzle with extra maple syrup if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baklava cup (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg