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Healthy Baked Churro Bites

80kcal
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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 25 minutes
Enjoy these healthy baked churro bites that are lightly sweet, easy to make, and perfect for snacks or parties.
Servings 12 bites
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar Can substitute with regular sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup almond milk Can be substituted with oat or soy milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp melted coconut oil Can substitute with melted butter or another neutral oil
For Coating
  • Additional cinnamon and coconut sugar For tossing after baking
For Baking
  • Cooking spray or oil for greasing

Method

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the whole wheat flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine the applesauce, almond milk, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Baking
  1. Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full with the batter.
  2. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
  3. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Coating
  1. In a small bowl, mix together additional cinnamon and coconut sugar.
  2. Toss the churro bites in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until coated.
Serving
  1. Serve warm, optionally with yogurt, melted dark chocolate, or light caramel dip.

Nutrition

Serving1gCalories80kcalCarbohydrates12gProtein1gFat3gSaturated Fat2gSodium50mgFiber1gSugar4g

Notes

Do not overmix the batter; stop when just combined. Let bites cool a little before coating to keep them fluffy.

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