Calling all churro fans! These keto churros minis are like little cloud bites of cinnamon goodness. They’re the perfect substitute for traditional churros without all of the sugar and carbs.
These low carb churros are little bites of heaven!
You can have them as an after-dinner dessert, an afternoon snack, or even for breakfast. They’re really perfect for any time of the day you want warm churros.
They’re also fantastic for gatherings and holidays because they are easy to make! And I mean, who doesn’t love churros?!
Clocking in at only 0.03 net carbs per churro, it’s almost a carb-free recipe!
Now, you can enjoy a keto Mexican dessert without worrying about consuming too many carbs. You’re welcome!
If you like keto cinnamon recipes, you should check out my other ones, like my keto cinnamon cake and keto cinnamon bread, which have a similar flavor profile.
Keto Churro Minis
If you are missing churros while enjoying a keto lifestyle, I promise this recipe is for you!
This keto churros recipe is baked in a mini muffin pan and then rolled in melted butter and keto cinnamon sugar.
Rather than using a pastry bag with a star tip, like in traditional Mexican churros, we are
They’re truly magical! Super soft and pillowy, and the sweetness combined with the warm cinnamon mixture flavor is divine.
They are a great bite-sized keto recipe treat. Plus, they’re already conveniently portion-controlled. Winning!
I can’t say enough good things about these easy keto churros! I guarantee you won’t be disappointed if you make these today!
It is the easiest way to enjoy some healthier churros.
Ingredients Needed To Make Keto-Friendly Churros
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The following is a list of ingredients you’ll need to make these almond flour churros. You can find the full printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Almond flour, finely milled, or sunflower seed flour for a nut-free option.
- Granulated sugar substitute for the most sugar-like result.
- Vanilla extract
- Full-fat cream cheese, softened acts as a binding agent in place of the gluten found in wheat flour.
- Eggs, room temperature
- Butter, room temperature
- Ground cinnamon powder: I use Saigon for the quality
- Baking powder
- Sea salt
Tools Needed
To make these little keto churro minis, you’ll need, most importantly, a 24-cavity muffin pan.
I used a non-stick metal pan, but you can also choose to use a silicone 24-cavity muffin pan, in which case you should place a baking sheet underneath so that the minis do not overbake.
But don’t worry; if you don’t have a mini muffin pan, you can also bake these in a regular muffin tin. I’ve included the baking time for both below.
You’ll also need mixing bowls and an electric mixer (hand mixer or stand mixer).
I always like to use a Silicone spatula when using an electric mixer to scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is being mixed well.
How To Make Keto Mini Churros
These low-carb churro bites are made so quickly and easily that you’ll be shocked! That’s what makes them a great keto dessert, in my book.
The churro dough was inspired by our very popular keto almond flour cream cheese pound cake recipe.
You could also use our recipe for keto coconut flour pound cake if you need a coconut flour option.
By now, you all must know how much this girl loves a simple recipe that is absolutely delicious! This recipe is no different.
This is a low carb dessert you’ll want to add to your keto meal planner because it’s one that will become one of your favorite recipes.
You’ll mix your wet and dry ingredients separately and then combine the two. Then it’s just a matter of baking them, dunking them in melted butter, and then rolling them in cinnamon “sugar.”
I used salted butter for the melted butter needed to roll the granulated sugar substitute. I feel the extra salt amplifies the churro taste, so there is that to keep in mind.
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Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and allow them to come to room temperature.
For best flavor, I recommend having these the same day and serving them warm, but if you decide to freeze, I recommend leaving the cinnamon “sugar” topping and adding it after it comes to room temperature.
In my opinion, these gluten-free churros are perfectly served as is, but you can, of course, serve them with some sugar-free ice cream or some sugar-free chocolate syrup.
Sugar-Substitute Options
When it comes to choosing which sugar substitute to use for these sugar-free churros, I have some options for you.
You’ll get excellent results with any of the following sweeteners:
My two favorite granulated sugar substitutes for this recipe are Lakanto Monk Fruit and Swerve.
They both have a granulated version that works very well for the cinnamon sugar. It’s what gives these minis their churro feel and taste!
You could also use the stevia- and erythritol-based brand Pyure. But if using Pyure, you will want to use half the amount called for in this recipe since it’s a much sweeter option.
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Keto Churros Minis
Calling all churro fans! These keto churros (minis) are like little clouds bites of cinnamon goodness. They’re the perfect substitute for traditional churros but without all of the sugar and carbs. The dough is made with almond flour and the minis are dunked in melted butter and rolled in a combo of granulated sugar substitute and cinnamon powder.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups almond flour
- ¾ cup of sugar substitute
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- 4 eggs, room temperature
- 4 oz full-fat cream cheese room temperature
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
Cinnamon Sugar-Substitute Topping
- 1/4 cup of melted salted butter, plus 1 tablespoon
- 2 tablespoons of sugar granulated substitute
- 2 teaspoons of cinnamon powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer blend on high the butter with the sugar substitute until the mixture is light and fluffy and well incorporated.
- Next, add the room temperature cream cheese and vanilla extract and mix well.
- Add the eggs one at a time, making sure to mix well after each addition.
- Lastly, add the dry ingredients: the almond flour, baking powder, and salt, and mix well until the batter is fully combined.
- Distribute the batter evenly into a well-greased 24-cup capacity mini muffin pan. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, when they are slightly browned and an inserted toothpick comes out clean they're ready.
- Allow the minis to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Churro topping: In a small bowl, melt the salted butter in the microwave. This will be the butter used to dunk the minis. Set aside.
- In another small bowl, combine the granulated sugar substitute and cinnamon powder. Set aside.
- Using a spoon, dunk the minis into the melted butter bowl, then roll each mini in the cinnamon "sugar" mixture until evenly coated on all sides.
- Serve and enjoy!
- You can store the leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, but these have the best flavor when eaten the same day.
Notes
If making in a regular-sized 12-capacity cupcake/ muffin pan bake for 22-25 minutes.
This recipe also doubles easily.
If you need to freeze these churros, I will do so without the butter and cinnamon sugar substitute coating. Then, once they defrost completely, proceed to add the topping.
Our popular keto almond flour cream cheese pound cake recipe inspired the churro dough.
You could also use our recipe for keto coconut flour pound cake if you need a coconut flour option.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 30 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 50Total Fat: 6.1gSaturated Fat: 2.9gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 124mgCarbohydrates: .5gNet Carbohydrates: .03gFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.1gProtein: 1.9g