Description
Light and delicious churro bites made with whole grains and natural sweeteners, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (120 g) whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup (56 g) almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (54 g) coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup (85 g) honey or pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup (122 g) unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cooking spray (or a little extra oil for greasing)
- Additional cinnamon and sweetener for coating (suggestion: 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or 1½ tablespoons brown sugar + 1 teaspoon cinnamon)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, almond flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract. Whisk gently.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, folding until just combined. Avoid overmixing; a slightly sticky, scoopable dough is ideal.
- Using a small cookie scoop or a teaspoon, scoop small amounts of dough and roll them quickly between your palms into bite-sized balls (about 1 inch diameter).
- Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart. They won’t spread much.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or until the bites are set and the bottoms are lightly golden. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out mostly clean.
- While still warm, toss the churro bites in a shallow bowl of cinnamon + sweetener mixture so the coating adheres. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
These churro bites are a healthier take on a classic treat made with whole grains. Be mindful of reducing coconut oil if watching saturated fat intake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 137
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17.7g
- Fiber: 1.7g
- Protein: 2.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg