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Healthy Baked Churro Bites

Delicious, guilt-free churro bites made from wholesome ingredients, perfect as a quick snack or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
Coating
  • to taste extra cinnamon and sugar for coating

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix the whole wheat flour, almond flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, combine the coconut sugar, applesauce, melted coconut oil, and almond milk.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and stir until just combined.
  5. Scoop small amounts of dough and roll them into bite-sized balls.
  6. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  2. While still warm, roll the churro bites in a mix of cinnamon and coconut sugar.
  3. Serve warm and enjoy your guilt-free treats!

Notes

Chill the dough slightly before rolling for easier handling and a better texture. You can swap almond flour with oat flour for a gluten-free alternative if needed. Don’t be shy with the cinnamon sugar coating.