Description
These Healthy Baked Churro Bites are golden, slightly crisp on the outside with a tender almond-forward center kissed by cinnamon, delivering indulgent flavor without the sugar overload.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar or monk fruit
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, sweetener, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
- In another bowl, combine the applesauce, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until a cohesive dough forms.
- Using a teaspoon or small cookie scoop, roll the dough into small balls (roughly 1 inch) and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or until the bites are golden brown on the bottoms and slightly firm to the touch.
- Allow to cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
These values assume 1/4 cup coconut sugar as the sweetener; using a calorie-free sweetener like monk fruit will significantly reduce the carbohydrate and sugar totals. For personalized dietary advice, consult a registered dietitian or trusted sources like the Mayo Clinic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 117
- Sugar: 4.9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 9.1g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7.6g
- Fiber: 1.9g
- Protein: 2.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg