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Healthy Baked Churro Bites — A Light Cinnamon Treat


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  • Author: anna
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bites 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Try these healthy baked churro bites for a guilt-free dessert! They’re easy to make and bursting with delicious cinnamon flavor.


Ingredients

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  • 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
  • 10 g (2 tsp) baking powder
  • 5 g (1 tsp) cinnamon
  • a pinch of salt
  • 120 g (½ cup) Greek yogurt
  • 60 ml (¼ cup) honey
  • 1 large egg
  • 30 g (2 tbsp) coconut oil
  • 50 g (¼ cup) sugar (for coating)
  • 10 g (2 tsp) cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, honey, and egg until smooth and well integrated.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  4. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and springy to the touch.
  7. Toss the warm bites in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon until well-coated.

Notes

Use a piping bag for uniform sizes and shapes and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bite
  • Calories: 85
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 30mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg