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Healthy Baked Churro Bites


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  • Author: melissa
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and guilt-free churro bites that are baked to perfection, coated in cinnamon sugar, and perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup Sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • 1 Egg (or flax egg for vegan option)
  • 2 tablespoons Butter (melted, or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Milk (any type, almond or oat milk for dairy-free)
  • Additional sugar and cinnamon for coating


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and sugar until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk together until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until a dough forms.
  5. Use a spoon or your hands to form small bite-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
  7. While still warm, roll the churro bites in a mix of sugar and cinnamon for finishing.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days. Can be frozen for about a month.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2-3 bites
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg