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Golden crisp keto churros coated in sparkling cinnamon sweetener with defined fluted ridges.

Keto Churros

Emily Carter
These crisp grain-free churros pair almond and coconut flours with rich butter and cinnamon. Piped into hot oil and coated while warm, they deliver a tender center and sweet crunch in 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Mexican, Spanish
Servings 4 servings
Calories 75 kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Churro maker or piping bag with star tip
  • Large skillet
  • Paper towels

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Almond Flour
  • 1/3 cup Coconut Flour
  • 1 tsp Xanthan Gum
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sweetener
  • 1 Egg
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 tbsp Oil (for frying)
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Substitute
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon

Instructions

  • Warm the water, butter, and granulated sweetener in a pot until the mixture reaches a full boil. Look for melted butter and active bubbling across the surface.
  • Remove the pot from the heat, then stir in the almond flour, coconut flour, xanthan gum, and salt until a thick dough forms. The dough should pull away from the sides of the pot and gather into a smooth, resistant mass.
  • Transfer the dough to a bowl and allow the heat to settle slightly before mixing in the egg. Keep mixing until no streaks of egg remain and the dough forms one cohesive, pipeable ball.
  • Fill a churro maker with the dough, pressing out any trapped air as you load it. The dough should emerge in defined ridges rather than breaking into crumbs.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet before adding the dough. The surface should shimmer and give a steady sizzle when dough reaches it.
  • Pipe lengths of dough into the hot oil and cook for 1-2 minutes, then turn and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Take them out when the ridges are golden amber and the sizzling has calmed slightly.
  • Lift the churros from the skillet and set them on paper towels to remove excess oil. They should feel firm on the outside while still warm and tender within.
  • Roll the warm churros in the granulated sugar substitute and cinnamon. Coat every ridge while the surface is warm so the crystals adhere evenly.

Notes

Coating tip: Use a granular sweetener rather than a powdered variety so the coating delivers a crisp, sparkling crunch instead of dissolving into a soft paste.
Frying tip: Cook in small batches with plenty of room in the skillet to keep the oil hot, ensuring the ridges brown quickly without absorbing grease.
Storage: Cool leftovers completely and keep them in an airtight container lined with paper towels to absorb excess surface moisture.
Reheating: Warm in an oven or toaster oven until crisp; avoid the microwave, which can make nut-flour dough soft and spongy.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Keto Churros
Amount per Serving
Calories
75
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
 
35
mg
12
%
Sodium
 
120
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
45
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
3
g
1
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
150
IU
3
%
Calcium
 
30
mg
3
%
Iron
 
0.6
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword gluten-free churros, keto churros, low carb churros
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