Healthy Air Fryer Churro Bites
Guilt-free churro bites made with almond flour and baked in an air fryer for a healthier twist on a classic treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup erythritol or coconut sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix together the almond flour, erythritol (or coconut sugar), cinnamon, salt, and baking powder.
- Combine the applesauce, almond milk, and vanilla extract in another bowl.
- Create a dough by mixing the wet and dry ingredients together.
- Shape the dough into small bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare the shaped bites in the air fryer basket and spray with cooking spray.
- Air fry for about 8-10 minutes, checking for a golden-brown color.
- Serve warm, optionally sprinkling with extra cinnamon sugar.
Notes
These bites can be paired with a chocolate sauce or maple syrup. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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