Description
These healthy baked churro bites are the perfect answer to a sweet craving without the deep-fryer guilt. Soft on the inside, crisp on the outside, and rolled in a light cinnamon-sugar coating, they’re easy to whip up and even easier to love. Ideal for family nights, brunch tables, or party trays—these little treats are just the right mix of cozy and crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
1 cup water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour (can sub gluten-free 1:1 blend)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Coating:
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional: melted coconut oil or butter (light brushing to help sugar stick)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a saucepan, bring water, butter, sugar, and salt to a simmer over medium heat.
Add flour and stir vigorously until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides. Remove from heat.
Let dough cool slightly, then beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla. Mix until smooth.
Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip (or use a zip-top bag with the corner cut off).
Pipe 1-inch rounds onto the baking sheet.
Bake for 20–22 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
While warm, lightly brush with melted butter or oil and toss in cinnamon sugar. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: breakfast
Nutrition
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8 g
- Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g