Ingredients
1 tbsp unflavored gelatin powder
6 tbsp lemon juice (divided)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
1/2 cup Besti Brown Monk Fruit Allulose Blend
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cardamom
3/8 tsp sea salt
5 medium zucchini, peeled and diced (about 6–7 cups)
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
1 1/2 cups almonds
1/4 cup Besti Brown Monk Fruit Allulose Blend
3 tbsp unsalted butter (or coconut oil, melted)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, whisk gelatin, 3 tbsp lemon juice, and butter over medium heat until smooth.
- Add sweetener, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and sea salt. Stir to combine.
- Add zucchini and remaining lemon juice. Cook 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and apple-like. Stir in vanilla if using.
- Meanwhile, prepare topping: pulse almonds in a food processor until chopped. Add sweetener, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and sea salt. Pulse to form a crumbly mixture.
- Spread zucchini filling in a baking dish. Top evenly with almond mixture.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, until topping is golden and crisp.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use pecans or walnuts instead of almonds for variation.
Add apple extract for stronger apple flavor.
Swap butter with coconut oil for dairy-free version.
Add ginger, cloves, or allspice for extra spice.
Top with keto whipped cream or sugar-free ice cream for indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg