Description
Delicious and guilt-free baked churro bites that capture the joy of a classic treat without the heaviness of frying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup sweetener (erythritol or coconut sugar)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cinnamon and sweetener mixture for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl: almond flour, coconut flour, sweetener, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Whisk the wet ingredients: eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Merge the wet and dry mixtures together until you have a thick dough-like consistency.
- Wet your hands slightly, then scoop out a tablespoon of dough and roll it into a small ball.
- Place the dough balls about one inch apart on your prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown on the edges.
- Mix equal parts cinnamon and your sweetener choice in a small bowl for coating.
- Once out of the oven, let cool for 5 minutes, then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Notes
These bites are great served with Greek yogurt or dark chocolate sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: baked churros, healthy dessert, gluten-free, snack recipes