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So raise your hands if you are a churros lover!! Well, I have to admit that this sinful, delicious full of butter and cinnamon is my and my kid's weakness. There I have said it out LOUD. Yes, we do understand that it has butter and sugar, however, we control the quality and quantity of the ingredients that go into it and it's not fried like the ones available in the stores. At TBRTM, we believe that fresher the ingredients, better the final food product. For this recipe, we used a specific cinnamon that is fresh and 100% natural. You can get it here. This no-fry baked churros recipe is a healthier twist to the original deep fried recipe.
Ever since my boys have tasted churros, they wanted me to make it at home for them. The weather is getting better and soon my kids will enjoy playing outside in the neighborhood. Summer is the time when we usually worry about out kids eating and drinking properly so that they have enough energy to go through the day. While that was a simple request (of making churros), with both my boy's activities and with endless home chores, this request seemed like a really big one. It indeed took a long time in the making and it happened one evening when all my boys hubby and kids were asleep and my mind was still awake, these Mini Churros Donuts were born. This mini churros recipe is one of the easiest recipe ever.
This Mini Churros donut has all the amazing cinnamon and buttery flavors of traditional churros—but with only half the work and they came out perfect and were devoured! Wish you guys could see me do the HAPPY DANCE :P. My kids loved the flavors and I loved the easy part of making it.
Kids being kids look forward to different treats and I take an effort to have something healthier than the store-bought stuff. My kids are not crazy about candies and they like to try different things and hence it becomes a bit easier for me to introduce different flavors and ingredients to them. As they say, everything in moderation is good for you and we do indulge in some sweetness once in a while.
Treat yourself to this buttery, and cinnamony goodness with these mouth-watering Mini churros Donuts. Do try to make churros using this churros recipe and let us know how you liked it.
You can bake them in mini muffin/Donut trays or even make them in the electric donut balls maker or Aebelskiver pan/Appe pan!
Mini Churros Donuts ( Gluten-free+Vegan)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup white Sugar Pure Cane
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter/melted /Vegan butter
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon powder
- 1/2 cup Milk/Dairy free milk for Vegan
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup Gluten-free baking flour (glutenfree Mama's almond blend)or whole wheat
- 1/4 cup Butter, melted
- 1 /2 cup white Sugar Pure Cane
- 1-2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 mini-donut tray.
Mix the sugar, butter, and cinnamon powder in a large bowl.
Stir in the milk, then mix in the baking powder and flour until just combined.
Fill the prepared mini donut tray about half full.
Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are lightly golden, 11 to12 minutes.
While the donuts are baking, place the melted butter in a bowl.
In a separate bowl, mix together sugar with the cinnamon. Remove donuts from the tray, dip each muffin in the melted butter, and roll in the sugar-cinnamon mixture. Let cool and serve.
Notes
If you are using whole wheat flour you might need to add more milk.. but the cook time remains the same.
Tami says
May I use regular flour and regular butter not vegan or gluten-free
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Tami, yes you can use regular flour and butter.
Alexis says
The recipe appears to be broken. The instructions aren't loading I have checked the website on multiple devices. Would you be able to fix the issue?
Chére says
No
Churro Rush says
Hi, wonderful recipe! Do you think we could keep them in the freezer?
Kim says
Hi are these good the next day or the next 2 days? Can they be frozen?
Thanks!
Soniya Saluja says
Yes! They stay good for 2 /3 days in the refrigerator. Just warm them in the microwave fur 1 min and enjoy. We would not suggest freezing it.
Josie says
Quick question. Can you make the batter the day before and put it in the fridge to make the next day?
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Jose, yes you can just skip the baking agent and add it when you are ready to bake them. Hope this helps!
Chhaya says
Hello Jeni
Thank you for the feedback. So if I’m baking with normal AP flor I need to add xanthum gum or flax egg. If so please advise the quantity.
Thank you so much??
Jeni says
For butter, you can replace all with vegan version. Without xanuth gum you can try the flax egg, if you can have guar gum that would also work. The goal is to put a protein binder in.
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Jenna, yes you can use flax egg. We have made this with a store bought gd flour mix so can recommend making it any other way.
Raana says
Hi
If i have ain flour and self raising flour, ehich one do i use?
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Raana, use all purpose flour
Pooja says
Did you cook stove top in appe pan? Or you have one that can go in the oven?
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Pooja, they are baked, but you can make them in electric cake pop or donut maker or even in appe pan
Mayen says
Also- it says vegan butter and also what appears to be regular butter. Can I use all vegan butter for this recipe? Thanks!
Mayen says
I use a gluten free mix that doesn’t have xantham gum because I am allergic. Will it still work for this recipe or do I need to put something in place of it, like a flax egg? Please advise as i would love to try this recipe. Thank you!!
Radha says
Can we use flour Like King Arthur all purpose flour mix that has xanthum Gum in it and also Can we freeze these donuts?
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Radha, yes you can use king Arthur flour. We have not tried freezing them. But yes you can without the cinnamon sugar and butter coating. Hope this helps. Do share your feedback with us after you make it.
Blog Chá de Maracujá says
Can I scoop dough into a piping bag or there's no way and I should use the donut pan?
Soniya Saluja says
Hi, you can bake them in a small muffin pan too.
Fiorela says
Do you think I could make these as doughnut holes instead?
Kristin Lohin says
I don’t have a mini donut pan, just one with 6 regular-sized donuts. Any idea how I could adjust the baking temp/time to bake them this way?
Soniya Saluja says
Hi kristen, if you are using regular size donut pan the temperature remains the same but bake it for 15-18 mins. Keep an eye on then after 15 minutes. Poke a toothpick and check if done.E joy this delicious recipe.
Maria Alvarez says
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing recipe with us! Just made these and turned out perfect!
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Maria, we are do glad to hear that ❤️
Rhonda Brooks says
Don't have a mini pan can we do reg size ..
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Rhonda, if you use a regular size muffin pan and bake bigger muffins the bake time would increase. Bake for 18 mins. Keep a eye on them them.
Jessica Weot says
Uhm wow, just wow! Made these tonight for cinco de mayo and I had to force myself to stop eating them, the batch ending up making 24 and no joke I could have eaten them all in one sitting. Definitely a recipe to keep for future use again and again!!!
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Jessica, we are so glad to hear that ❤️ hope you try other Recipes from our blog? xoxo
Pratima. says
made these in appe pan, tastes delicious.
molly says
Just made them today! not many things are good with vegan butter, but these were absolutely delicious!
Soniya Saluja says
Hey Molly ,so glad to hear that ❤️ :) do try the pumpkin bread from our blog..you will love it? xoxo
Siri says
What do you mean by gluten free flour (almond blend)?
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Siri , I used this flour to make it https://www.brenmarco.com/product/gluten-free-mamas-flour-almond-blend-64-oz/?gclid=CjwKCAjwpIjZBRBsEiwA0TN1ryDZ1_5gXCddgc-0dQnZOtnpGAaKpQl3TF5-vZlXkdP4khJCLzy8whoCQ_YQAvD_BwE
you can use any gluten-free flour ( baking mix ) to make them.
chatwaeya says
what would be the cook time if I used reg size donut pan that holds 6 donuts?
Soniya Saluja says
Chatwaeya is it mini donut?? If yes then the time will decrease (minus2-4) but if the size is big like a regular donut it remains the same(might even need 2 mins more).you need you keep an eye in it.
NicoleShillings says
Oh wow! Gluten free churros - I can't believe it and they looks sooooo delicious. I can remember getting fresh churros while in Mexico, mmm!
Deepa says
When you say Almond Blend flour, is this just almond flour or blended with another gluten free flour? I am not sure where I can get almond blended flour in India? Thanks.
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Deepa, I use this brand which I get here in US. Yes you can use almond flour! If you are in doubt about it...you can always make it with whole wheat flour!
Hope this helps!
emilybeeson says
I LOVE that these are vegan. Emily xx younggoldteeth.com
Jennifer Maune (@jennifer_maune) says
These look so delicious - and definitely a lot easier than I expected! I will definitely have to make these!
-Jennifer
https://maunelegacy.com
Madhu says
This looks soo yumm... I have a question, what flour can I use?
Thanks
Soniya Saluja says
Thanks Madhu, you can use gluten free all purpose almond blend flour.. you can usewhile wheat flour, cake flour or AFP.
Amanda says
These look so good! You have me wanting some right now!
Toni says
Yum! My girls want to make donuts this weekend. We are going to make these!
Soniya Saluja says
I am so excited to hear your feedback ?
Evi Aki says
Oh my goodness these look so good! I want to try them!
Soniya Saluja says
Thanks Evi,They are super quick to.make and you might find all the ingredients in your pantry!give it a shoy.. you will love it!
Annie says
I love churros this is straight up my alley! I'm afraid of their mini size tho because it means I'll eat like 20 in one sitting haha! ;)
xoxo
Annie
Whitney says
churro donuts!? Yes please!! These look delicious!
Soniya Saluja says
Thanks Whitney!
MK says
Using a big cinnamon stick to display the donuts is such an awesome idea. I'm going to steal that! I can envision dipping the cinnamon in coffee while snacking on these delicious looking mini churros.
Jerneja says
I love churros so much!! I have a donut machine that I very rarely use, but I will have to try these out.
Jennifer Penas says
Churros & Donuts? Mixed together? Oh that would make my family EXTREMELY happy!! Nice!
maryhitchcock says
Going to the store now to buy a donut mold.
lilflowermama says
I love churros and so do my kids! I am so impressed with vegan food too. I want to reach threw my screen and eat one!
Madeline says
these are too cute! love that they are mini and churro inspired!!
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
I love that you made these healthier. I am sure your boys love them!
Natalie says
These churros look so delicious! I love that it's gluten free - it's a great idea for a Passover dessert. Will definitely be trying this recipe soon!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
These look so delicious! I want to have a dozen now!
Diane says
I cannot wait to make some of these - YUM!!!