I love almond desserts. That sweet, aromatic flavor, infused into a buttery texture, just makes me smile.
One of my favorite almond pastries is an almond croissant. However, I am not brave or ambitious enough to try baking a gluten-free version. My success with my low-FODMAP Maple Egg Bread and low-FODMAP Traditional Dinner Rolls is enough to keep me happy. Yeast and gluten-free baking is a little bit tricky.
As substitutes, I have enjoyed my low-FODMAP Almond Danish Kringle, and low-FODMAP Almond Cream Cheese Bars. But when I began reading about almond bostock, it clicked a button.
Toast with almond cream- like a croissant! Of course, the French have figured this out. They can take the credit. I will gladly take a bite.
This recipe involves using a good quality, low-FODMAP and gluten-free bread or brioche. Gently spread it with marmalade, strawberry, or raspberry jam, and then thickly spread almond cream on top. Toast lightly to make it all come together and then…close your eyes, and enjoy.
Note: The low-FODMAP diet is not a gluten-free diet. Sourdough breads that have been fermented overnight, while containing gluten, may be low in the wheat FODMAP fructan. If you tolerate sourdough, you may use that for the recipe.
What a breakfast delight. Try a sip of my low-FODMAP Vanilla Latte with that. Enjoy on Mother’s Day, Valentine’s or Christmas morning.
You may also love:
- Low-FODMAP Gourmet Raspberry Almond Frangipane
- Low-FODMAP Gooey Cinnamon Buns
- Low-FODMAP Eggs Benedict
- Low-FODMAP Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Cookies
- Low-FODMAP Maple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole
Or over 500 more low-FODMAP recipes on the blog. IBS and gut friendly!
Be healthy and happy,
Rachel Pauls, M.D.
Easy Low-FODMAP & Gluten-free French Bostock (Almond Toast)
The flavor of an almond croissant without all the effort. Low-FODMAP Bostock is a delicious and decadent almond toast flavored like homemade frangipane. A gourmet treat you can make anytime. Gluten-free and gut friendly!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Entree
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 6 slices of low-FODMAP, gluten-free good quality bread, or 6 sliced rolls*
- 3/4 cup (63g) almond meal*
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream or low-FODMAP milk, optional for consistency
- 6 teaspoons strawberry, or raspberry jam or marmalade; divided*
- 1/3 cup (30g) sliced almonds, raw*
- Confectioner’s sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F; and line a large baking sheet with silicone liners, or parchment paper. Lay your bread slices or cut buns on the baking sheet
- In a medium bowl, beat together the almond meal, butter, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, almond extract, and egg by hand, or with a hand mixer. Add in the heavy cream or LF milk, if needed, until smooth. It should be a thick paste
- Spread each slice of bread thinly with the jam or marmalade, then thickly portion the almond cream over each of the pieces
- Sprinkle with the sliced almonds
- Bake, for approximately 15 minutes until golden
- Allow to cool about 5-10 minutes then dust with confectioner’s sugar before serving
Notes
- Although this recipe has not been lab tested, a single serving should be low-FODMAP based on the ingredients
- I used Canyon Bakehouse sweet brioche rolls for this recipe (these are the best GF brioche I can find). Be aware that the almond cream will melt into the bread. Therefore, selecting a denser option would be best for this recipe (see my notes above about sourdough and low-FODMAP as well!)
- Almond meal is low-FODMAP in 1/3 cup (33g) servings
- Almonds are low-FODMAP in 12g servings, maximum serving of 60g per FODMAP Friendly
- Select a jam or marmalade without high fructose corn syrup (I like Smucker’s Natural). You can also use my low-FODMAP Strawberry or Raspberry Coulis, or Rhubarb jam!
- Butter is naturally low in FODMAPs due to low carbohydrate levels
