Healthy Baked Churro Bites
A delightful, healthier version of classic churros, these mini baked churro bites are guilt-free treats packed with flavor and whole ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/3 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
- 1/4 cup Honey or Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 tbsp Light Butter or Coconut Oil, melted
- 2 tbsp Cinnamon-Sugar Topping (2 tbsp sugar mixed with 1 tbsp cinnamon)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a medium bowl: flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine the wet ingredients in a separate bowl: applesauce, honey (or maple syrup), melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
- Shape rounded balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and set, then cool for 5 minutes.
- Coat in the cinnamon-sugar mix while still warm.
- Enjoy warm with your choice of dip!
Notes
These churro bites can be made in a mini muffin tin for a fun twist. For storage, keep them in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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