Gluten Free Twinkies
I've been on a quest this week for gluten-free dairy-free twinkies and after several attempts (make that 7) I seem to have come up with a good approximation of this infamous Hostess treat. http://www.elanaspantry.com/gluten-free-twinkies/
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READY IN: 35mins
SERVES: 4-8
YIELD: 8 twinkies
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 3
- 1⁄4cup grapeseed oil
- 1⁄4cup agave nectar
- 1tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1tablespoon lemon juice
- 6tablespoons coconut flour
- 1⁄2teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄4teaspoon celtic sea salt
- 2egg whites
- 1⁄4cup agave nectar
DIRECTIONS
- TWINKIE.
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- In a large bowl, whip egg whites to stiff peaks, then set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whip egg yolks until pale yellow, then whip in grapeseed oil and agave.
- Whip vanilla and lemon juice into egg yolk mixture.
- In a medium bowl combine coconut flour, baking soda and salt.
- Blend flour mixture into egg yolk mixture, then whip ingredients together until smooth.
- Gently fold egg whites into yolk-flour mixture.
- Spoon batter into Twinkie molds until they are half full (you will get 8 twinkies).
- Bake at 350° for 11-12 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow Twinkies to cool.
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- FILLING.
- Whip egg whites to stiff peaks.
- Blend in agave and re-whip until stiff peaks form again.
- Place filling in Twinkie filling injector.
- Place cooled Twinkie flat side up and inject filling into Twinkie in 3 spots on its flat (bottom) side.
- Serve.