Even croissants can be healthier when made with alternative ingredients, and even more so when served with fruit, dairy, vegetable or protein-based fillings.
Traditional croissants are a layered pastry, shaped into a crescent shape, made with butter and served with chocolate or jam and cream. However, there are healthier recipes for croissants which still make a layered pastry and can be traditionally crescent-shaped.
Try our wholegrain vegan croissant or savoury croissant recipes as a healthier alternative, with the following suggested fillings.
Plain croissant recipes
Savoury filled croissant recipes
Croissants filled with mozzarella cheese, tomato and basil
Croissant filled with smoked salmon, cream cheese and rocket
Croissant filled with spinach and goats cheese
Savoury croissant filled with ricotta, smoked salmon, cucumber and dill
Feta and mashed avocado filled croissants
Sweet filled croissant recipes
Croissant filled with figs, cream cheese and almonds
Croissants filled with strawberries and mascarpone cheese
Poached pear and almond filled croissants