Description
Delight in these healthy sweet churro donut bites that perfectly combine the sugary crunch of churros with the tender softness of donuts. Made with wholesome ingredients like applesauce, whole wheat flour, and cinnamon, these nutritious treats are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Enjoy a guilt-free indulgence that’s easy to prepare and loaded with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of unsweetened applesauce (for natural sweetness)
- 1 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup of oats (ground into flour or use rolled oats)
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 cup of browned butter (for rich flavor)
- 1/4 cup of honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- For coating: 2 tablespoons of cinnamon + 2 tablespoons of sugar (or coconut sugar for healthier option)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine applesauce, browned butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture to form a thick, pliable dough.
- Shape the dough into small, bite-sized balls using your hands or a mini scoop. For authentic churro appearance, pipe into hot oil with a star tip or bake on parchment-lined sheet for a healthier option.
- If frying, heat an air fryer or deep fryer to 375°F. Fry or air fry until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes. Alternatively, bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
- While still warm, toss in cinnamon and sugar mixture or coconut sugar and cinnamon for coating.
Notes
- For vegan options, substitute browned butter with coconut oil or vegan margarine and honey with maple syrup.
- To make gluten-free, replace wheat flour with gluten-free oat or almond flour.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage. Reheat in oven or air fryer for a crispy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking or frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut bite
- Calories: 90 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg