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And unlike traditional hand pies, our carb-conscious and Paleo-friendly option contains:
• 280 Calories
• 3 Net Carbs
• 3 g Fiber
• 5 g Protein
What's more, we offer a dairy-free option and you can bring this delicious treat to your table for just $1.40 per flaky and delicious hand pie!
Keep reading to learn more and get the recipe…
Depending on whereyou grew up (and when you were born, ahem!), mini fruit-filled pies may strike a deep chord of culinary nostalgia.
From the fried,hand-held, cinnamon-apple pies from the Golden Arches… to the mini-mart gooey cherry hand pies… these small-but-sweet and decadent pastries have a special place in the hearts of many.
And even if you didn’t grow up in the 1980’s, you may have experience with this unique category of portable pies thanks to their resurgence and renewed popularity.
From sweet and savory, to baked and fried, it seems there’s a hand pie for every palate…
On the savory pie side,you’ll find dozens of options for the “ultimate comfort food” – from Chicken Pot Pie Hand Pies… Latin Beef Empanadas… Cheeseburger Hand Pies… Spinach & Cheese Hand Pies… Pizza Pocket Hand Pies… Curry Chicken Hand Pies… Ropa Vieja Empanadas… Ham & Cheese Hand Pies… Sloppy Joe Hand Pies…
On the sweeter side, you’ll discover Cherry Hand Pies… Peach Hand Pies… Apple Hand Pies… Blueberry Blintz Hand Pies… Pumpkin Hand Pies… Blackberry Hand Pies… and SO many more!
And while pies – in any form – tend to evoke feelings of comfort and warmth, they also typically come with post-meal feelings of sluggishness, not to mention long-term health consequences.
Here at Wellness Bakeries, it’s our mission to bring all of your favorite comfort foods back to the table in grain-free, carb-conscious fashion.
But to recreate the delicate, flaky, buttery crust of an all-American pie? This would be no easy baking feat!
You see, the best pies have a very “short” crust. And no, it is not the opposite of “tall” when used in this context. In baking terminology, it means that there is a high proportion of fat to flour.
Typically, short doughs are exceptionally rich, crumbly, flaky and meltingly tender.
They tend to be crisp rather than chewy. If you can conjure the texture of shortbread – that’s“short” dough – it’s even baked right into the name!
But here’s the chemistry quandary...
Shortness is born quite simply from the alchemy of gluten (typically from refined white flour) and butter (or shortening).
In traditional pie dough, flour coats pockets of pure fat. This is what happens when you “cut in” cold butter in the first step of making a grain-based pie crust. Then, when water is added, the wheat flour is moistened and sheets of gluten form, creating that flaky, irresistible, layered texture we all know and love.
However, in carb-conscious Paleo baking, we’re missing the gluten part of the equation.
Using a small amount of cream cheese (dairy-free Kite Hill cream cheese works like a charm!) plus a minute amount of a gum (like xanthan, guar or glucomannan), we can come pretty darn close to replicating the reaction… and producing a light and tender, buttery and flaky pie crust… without the use of pesky gluten.
Other starring players in a great crust include eggs (which make the dough pliable, and add a protein matrix for strength) and vinegar (an acid that tenderizes the dough).
Our pie crust had to be buttery and short… and it had to be sturdy enough to be a “handheld”. Check, check! (see above sturdiness test)
Now for the filling…
It’s hard to beat the taste of cinnamon baked apples.
With their spicy-sweet flavor and tender texture, enjoying a freshly-baked apple pie is like a warm slice of cozy comfort.
While the humble apple has some potentially redeeming qualities (rich in antioxidant polyphenols and fiber), they are quite high in sugar, and especially high in a particular concerning form of sugar, fructose.
Fructose, as its name suggest, is sugar from fruit.
For years health proponents claimed that fructose was the “healthier” form of sugar thanks to its low glycemic properties.
While is true that fructose has little impact on blood sugar and insulin levels, it has profound impact on cholesterol, liver health, hunger... and even the speed at which you age!
In fact, research shows that despite its low glycemic nature, fructose is actually the most dangerous form of sugar. Fructose has been found to:
• Raise ghrelin levels – a hormone that boosts appetite
• Tax the liver and contribute to fatty liver disease
• Increase uric acid levels – raising blood pressure and impairing kidney function
• Increase triglyceride and oxidized LDL levels – key factors in heart disease
• Damage neurons, contributing to memory loss and cognitive decline
• Promote glycation (the binding of sugar to proteins) which causes both inflammation and oxidation –key factors in every chronic disease
• Of course, when you cook apples with additional sugar – the traditional way to create the filling of an apple pie - the sugar (and carb) content increases significantly.
Turning to one of our favorite versatile veggies, the zucchini, we recreated the tender-textured, sweet-cinnamon filling of a classic apple pie. (Chayote squash is another “apple impersonator” you could use in this recipe with great results. Just keep in mind, it will take longer to soften during the sauté and simmer phase.)
Now you might be wondering: How does it taste?
Just like apple pie!
Sometimes, to ensure I get an authentic reaction, I won’t tell my number one taste tester when I make a sneaky substitution, like zucchini impersonating apples in this recipe. After scarfing down the first Keto Apple Hand Pie, ooh-ing and ahh-ing the whole time, he requested a second.
I said: “Looks like you like zucchini pies, hmmm?”
You should have seen his face…
ZUCCHINI???!!!
(For the record, he’s an excellent eater, but does not particularly care for zucchini. I knew with his reaction I’d found a winner!)
Ok, enough talk... let's get to baking.
If you value your health – and you also love pancakes, waffles and other hearty comfort foods – we have GREAT news for you today!
Miracle Mix – All-Purpose Paleo & Keto Baking Blend makes it easy to whip up your favorite treats.
And because we use only the finest grain-free and carb-conscious, real-food ingredients, these delicious creations will shift your metabolism into drive… without weighing you down with carbs and sugar!
The waffles made from Miracle Mix will rival the best you've ever tasted...
And when you compare to typical restaurant-style Belgian waffles, ours have nearly half the calories... 95%fewer carbohydrates... 93% less sugar... and 20% more protein!
The pancakes are perfectly crisp on the outside… with a soft, yielding texture and melt-in-your mouth centers. Just the way pancakes ought to be!
And this is just the beginning of what this all-purpose mix is capable of (keep reading to see everything you can make with this one simple blend).
Miracle Mix is rich in protein and healthy fats, and free from gluten, grains, beans, dairy and soy.
So, even if you’re following a strict Paleo or Ketogenic diet, you can still enjoy ALL your favorite comfort foods… guilt free!
Our goal is for YOU to enjoy all your favorite comfort foods – without a care as to how it will affect your health… or your waistline.
And as you know, better health starts with better ingredients!
That's why Wellness Bakeries chooses only the finest functional foods and "intelligent" ingredients to create our line of carb-conscious, paleo and keto-friendly baking mixes.
We’ve worked for over a decade to carefully craft these natural and organic ingredients into functional formulas to match the taste, texture and flavor of your favorite comfort foods… so you get delicious results every time!
Real Food Ingredients… Nothing Artificial!
MIRACLE MIX INGREDIENTS: Blanched Almond Flour, Organic Coconut Flour, Natural Almond Flour, Organic Golden Flax, Baking Soda, Cream of Tartar, Sea Salt.
ALLERGEN STATEMENT: This product contains Almond & Coconut.
You’ll find the printable recipe at the bottom of this post, but for now, let’s walk through it.
Using our versatile Miracle Mix, eggs, butter (or palm shortening), apple cider vinegar, cream cheese (or Kite Hill cream cheese!), organic zucchini, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and some Keto Sweet you can whip up these delicious, All-American mini pies … with just 30 minutes of active time in the kitchen!
You'll also need a food processor, a small bowl, a baking sheet and unbleached parchment paper, a rolling pin (or a tall drinking glass!), a cookie cutter, a skillet, a pastry brush and some cellophane.
Add the Miracle Mix, cold butter and cream cheese to a food processor.
Pulse to form a dough.
Add the egg and vinegar and process again to combine.
You'll have a sticky dough.
Place dough on a piece of cellophane.
Wrap tightly into a smooth ball. Refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.
Peel the zucchini. Cut lengthwise and seed. Dice to 1/2 inch pieces.
In a large skillet, add the butter, zucchini, Keto Sweet, vanilla and spices.
Simmer for 15-20 minutes. Your "zapples" should be tender and your sauce should have thickened. Let cool to set up.
Preheat the oven to 375 F. Place the chilled dough between two pieces of parchment and roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.
Use a 3" cookie cutter to cut out circles. If the dough gets too soft and hard to work with, just pop it into the freezer for a couple minutes.
Place circles on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Scoop up about 2 Tbsp. of the "apple" filling and place in the center of the dough round.
Top with another dough round and press with a fork around the outer rim to seal.
Once you have crimped all the way around the out edge, pressing to seal, make three cuts in the to of your hand pie to allow the steam to escape.
Make the egg wash by combining 1 tsp. water and 1 egg yolk. Brush the hand pies liberally. Sprinkle with Keto Sweet.
Transfer to the oven to bake 15-17 minutes to golden. Allow to cool on the pan for 20 minutes to set up.
Serve and enjoy!
Prep time
45 minsCook time
15 minsTotal time
1 hourYield: 8
Ingredients
Crust
1 ¼ cups Miracle Mix
½ tsp. xanthan gum or glucomannan
¼ tsp. sea salt
7 Tbsp. grass-fed butter
2 oz. whole organic cream cheese (or Kite Hill cream cheese)
1 large pastured egg
15 drops stevia (to taste)
½ Tbsp. organic apple cider vinegar
Filling
2 medium organic zucchini
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. fresh nutmeg
4 Tbsp. grass-fed butter
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
8 Tbsp. Keto Sweet
Egg Wash
1 large pastured egg yolk
2 tsp. water
Instructions
1. Make the crust. Add the Miracle Mix, xanthan gum, and sea salt to a food processor. Pulse to combine.
2. Add the 7 Tbsp. cold butter and cream cheese. Pulse for 3 seconds. Add one egg, stevia and vinegar and pulse just until it forms a dough ball (do not over-process).
3. Place dough on a piece of cling wrap and wrap tightly. Refrigerate.
4. While the dough sets, make the cinnamon-apple filling. Peel the zucchini, cut into quarters legthwise and de-seed. Dice zucchini into 1/2 inch pieces.
5. In a safe skillet, add 4 Tbsp. butter. Add the diced zucchini, remaining Keto Sweet, cinnamon, nutmeg and lemon juice. Simmer for 15 minutes or until tender.
6. reheat oven to 375 F. Remove dough from refrigerator. Place dough between two pieces of greased parchment paper and roll out to roughly 1/4 inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter to cut out 16 circles. If dough becomes too soft and difficult to work with, transfer the baking sheet to the freezer for a few minutes.
7. Place half of the dough rounds on a large, greased baking sheet. Scoop approximately 2 Tbsp. of dough onto each circle. Top with another dough round and use a fork to go around the outer rim, pressing to seal.
8. Make the egg wash by combining egg yolk with 2 tsp. water. Brush the outside of the hand pies with egg wash, sprinkle with additional Keto Sweet and transfer to the oven.
9. Bake 15-17 minutes to golden.
10. Let cool on the pan for 10 minutes to set, then serve.
Nutrition Information Per Serving (One Hand Pie)
280 calories, 20 g fat, 15 g saturated fat, 8 g monounsaturated fat, 2 g polyunsaturated fat, 102 mg cholesterol, 18 g carbohydrate, 3 g NET carbs, 12 g sugar alcohols, 1.7 g sugar, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein, 275 mg potassium, 102 mg phosphorous, 290 mg sodium, 329 mg magnesium
Macronutrient Ratio
88% Fat | 7% Protein | 5% Carbohydrate
Perfectly Sweet: Adjust sweetness to your preference. Feel free to add stevia to theberries as well as in the dough. Remember, sweetness is personal!
Dairy-Free: While butter gives the best flavor, palm shortening can be used with similar results. Similarly, Kite Hill cream cheese can be used in lieu of traditional cream cheese. (Note: We have not tried this recipe with homemade cashew cream cheese; only Kite Hill ).
Structural Limits: While we are able to improve structure, a low-carb, grain-free galette will not have the same sturdiness of a gluten-and-carb filled variety. Because of this, we recommend keeping the parchment under the galette to slice and serve, to prevent breakage.
Pictured here - Chief Tasting Officer, Jackson, brushing the egg wash on our Keto "Apple" Hand Pies just before baking. Little hands love helping with hand pies!
We call this product Miracle Mix, because it felt like a miracle when we discovered the “Golden Ratio” of ingredients that make it work. But the real “miracle” is how many creations come from ONE simple mix!
With a few variations – and staple ingredients you already have in your kitchen – you can easily match the taste and texture of your favorite comfort foods, including:
And with dozens of blend-and-bake recipes at your fingertips, you’ll never run short on ideas.
Here are just a few of the delicious grain-free and carb-conscious creations you can easily make...
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You can count on Wellness Bakeries for products that bring you pleasure and health in equal measure. We never compromise on taste or quality and your happiness is very important to us.
That’s why we promise:
• Delicious results – every time!
• The highest-quality, healthy ingredients
• Friendly and prompt customer service
• Unique recipes and serving ideas
And you can order with confidence, because you have…
When your order arrives, try one or two of our products at your convenience. If you are not absolutely thrilled and would like a refund, just send back the unopened packages within 30 days of purchase. We will cheerfully refund your entire order (minus shipping and handling).
We stand behind our products and want you to be completely satisfied!
To help you enjoy our products, we created FREE recipe books, so you’ll never run short on ideas. And in this case, the ideas are practically endless…
Inside the free Miracle Mix Bakebook are 45+ Quick & Easy Recipes to whip up 100% Paleo & Ketogenic versions of your comfort food favorites!
NOTE: There is NO sweetener in Miracle Mix. The dessert recipes call for Keto Sweet, our one-of-a-kind, zero-carb, natural sweetener blend – available here on the Wellness Bakeries website.
And because we know how important it is to keep an eye on what you eat…
Every kitchen-tested, kid-approved recipe in the Miracle Mix Bakebook includes complete nutrition information, macronutrient ratios and special diet compliance.
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Hi, we’re Kelley & Jon Herring… Welcome to our kitchen!
Wellness Bakeries was founded in 2006, with the mission to create the world’s healthiest and best-tasting gluten-free, carb-conscious, baking mixes.
Our goal was to make it easy for you to enjoy decadent desserts, chewy breads, crusty pizza, fluffy pancakes, crispy waffles and other sweet treats – that would not sour your health!
When we started this journey, there were no options for truly healthy baking mixes.
Everything was loaded with inflammatory grains, fake fats and sugar…or even worse, artificial sweeteners. We knew there had to be a better – and MUCH healthier – way.
So, with our backgrounds in health research, nutritional biochemistry and recipe development, we set out to use grain-free flours, healthy, slimming fats and natural no-sugar sweeteners to match the taste, texture and flavor of our favorite comfort foods.
At the time, very few people had even heard the term “gluten free.” There were no products to taste for inspiration and no recipe books to follow. It was all trial… and LOTS of errors.
Eventually, however, the experiments paid off. We discovered a few secrets. And then we made small, incremental improvements… perfecting one delicious product at a time.
And while it certainly wasn’t easy…
In 2008, Wellness Bakeries began offering our healthy baking mixes to the world.
And while our goal today is to make “healthy baking” easy for YOUR family… it all began with a desire to feed our family in a better way.
So, you can be sure that every Wellness Bakeries product is Kid-Tested & Mom Approved!
Pictured in this section, Wellness Bakeries team members (including our Chief Tasting Officer, Jackson) getting ready to enjoy a warm mug of Divine Cocoa after a long day of skiing on Powder Mountain.
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We hope you enjoy our uniquely delicious products as much as we have enjoyed creating them for you. We truly appreciate your support!
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