Easy Vegan Churro Recipe
$2.49 recipe | $0.18 serving
These easy vegan churros are the perfect thing to dunk in a dark chocolate ganache. Crispy on the outside, and doughy on the inside. Need we say more?
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Pot for deep-frying
- Mixing bowl
- Piping bag & large star-tip attachment
- Scissors
- Slotted spoon
Ingredients
Churros
- 2 cups water ($0.01)
- 1 tsp salt ($0.02)
- ¼ cup neutral vegetable oil ($0.08)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour ($0.14)
- 5-6 cups oil for frying
Cinnamon Sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar ($0.04)
- 1 tbsp cinnamon ($0.08)
Chocolate Sauce
- 50 g dark chocolate bar ($1.92)
- ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk ($0.20)
- ¼ tsp vanilla optional
- ¼ tsp cinnamon optional
Instructions
Churros
- To begin, bring the water, salt, and ¼ cup vegetable oil to a low boil in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, remove the mixture from heat and pour into a mixing bowl with the flour. Mix until well-combined, then let the dough cool for about 15 minutes.
- In the meantime, make the cinnamon sugar coating by combining the sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl or plate. Set aside.
- Once it has cooled, transfer the dough to a churrera or piping bag with a large star-tip attachment. Let it cool for another 15-20 minutes in your fridge. Then, bring 5-6 cups of vegetable oil (enough to fully submerge the churros) to 350-375°F in a deep pot.
- It's ideal to use a thermometer when working with oil. If you don't have one, test if the oil is ready by dropping a small piece of dough in. If it sizzles and floats to the top, then you should be good to go.
- Squeeze 2-3 pieces of dough out at a time over the pot of oil (around 4-6 inches long). Cut each piece with a pair of scissors or a knife. Note: don't cook more than 3 at a time since the oil temperature will drop too much.
- Fry the churros until golden brown, about 2-4 minutes per batch. Using a slotted spoon, remove each one from the oil onto a paper towel-lined plate. Leave them for about 30-60 seconds before rolling in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Chocolate Sauce
- To make the chocolate sauce, melt the chocolate, coconut milk, cinnamon, and vanilla together in a double boiler over low heat. Stir constantly until the chocolate has melted, then transfer to a serving dish.
- Alternatively, you can microwave the chocolate sauce ingredients in a heat-safe bowl for 10-15 second increments. Be careful to stop and stir frequently as it's easier to burn the chocolate in the microwave.
- Serve the churros while warm with a side of chocolate sauce for a crispy, Mexican-style treat!
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Notes
- Oils like vegetable, canola, peanut, or corn are all good options for frying the churros.
- A thermometer will help you keep a more consistent temperature throughout the cooking process.
- For the sugar, both white or cane work. There will be a little cinnamon sugar left over, but save it for next time!
- Optional ingredients are not reflected in the price or calories of our recipes.
- We calculate nutritional information for our recipes with Cronometer.
- Recipe cost calculations are based on ingredients local to us and may vary from recipe-to-recipe.
- Since we reuse our frying oil, it is not calculate in the price of this recipe.
- All prices are in USD.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Easy Vegan Churro Recipe
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
164
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
5.7
g
36
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Cholesterol
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
170.2
mg
7
%
Potassium
80.4
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
20.8
g
7
%
Fiber
1.4
g
6
%
Sugar
5.3
g
6
%
Protein
2.5
g
5
%
Vitamin A
3.6
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
12.6
mg
1
%
Iron
1.8
mg
10
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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