Description
Delight in these guilt-free Healthy Baked Churro Bites, perfect for family brunches and cozy afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup sweetener (such as erythritol or coconut sugar)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Melted coconut oil (for brushing)
- Additional cinnamon and sweetener (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, sweetener, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Scoop out small portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops lightly with melted coconut oil.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- While still warm, roll the churro bites in a mixture of cinnamon and sweetener.
- Serve warm and enjoy your healthier churro bites!
Notes
Avoid overmixing to maintain a light and fluffy texture. Keep an eye on them as they bake for a perfect golden-brown finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg