Healthy Baked Churro Bites
Delightfully light baked churro bites coated in cinnamon sugar, offering a guilt-free alternative to traditional churros.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the applesauce, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently.
- Scoop teaspoons of the dough and roll them into small balls on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Roll warm churro bites in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.
Notes
These churro bites can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven to regain their crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: baked churros, healthy dessert, cinnamon sugar, guilt-free treats, family-friendly recipes
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