Churros
Our slimming-friendly Churros will remind you of summer holidays – but much more Weight Watchers and calorie counting friendly!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories23
- Carbs2g
- Protein1g
- Fat0.3g
- Saturates0.1g
- Sugars0.02g
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These slimming friendly Churros will take you right back to your summer holidays – but they’re Weight Watchers and calorie counting friendly!
Deep fried and sugar coated, Churros are the ultimate indulgence, but with just a few simple tweaks you can create these equally delicious, low calorie versions!
This recipe is pretty easy as long as you make sure to follow the instructions carefully! Choux pastry like this can take a bit of practice, but it’s sooo worth it!
Enjoy these low calorie, sweet treats with a delicious sweet sauce or on their own! Just remember to account for the extra calories and/or other nutritional values of any accompaniments!
What diets are these Churros suitable for?
This Churros recipe can be made gluten free by replacing the following with a gluten free alternative;
- Self raising flour
You can also make this Churros recipe dairy free by replacing the following with a dairy free alternative;
- Reduced fat margarine spread
Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
Do you need any special ingredients to make these Churros?
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You can get all of the ingredients for this recipe in the supermarket!
We usually use a natural, granulated sweetener which weighs the same as sugar, and tastes really good! They tend to cost a little more than the powdered type, lightweight sweetener, but because it’s a like-for-like weight with sugar you don’t need as much!
These Churros taste as good as the deep fried version and the granulated sweetener coating works an absolute treat – there really is no replacing it in this recipe as you must have the sugary crunch to the outside which you just won’t get with a powdered sweetener.
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There are several brands available in the supermarket or online, such as Sukrin, Natvia or Canderel Sugarly.
For this recipe you will need a piping bag and star nozzle. Disposable ones are often more convenient, though a reusable one is really cost effective!
How many calories are in these Churros?
There are 23 calories per portion in these Churros, which means this recipe falls into our Everyday Light category.
These Churros are perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet and fit well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 160 degrees and line 2 baking trays with greaseproof paper. In a saucepan on a medium high heat, melt the reduced fat margarine spread, granulated sweetener, salt and water together until boiling.
Step 2
Take pan off the heat and beat in the flour until the mixture forms a ball – this can take about 5 minutes and is hard work on the arms! Mix in the egg until the mixture is glossy.
Step 3
Add the mixture into a piping bag with a star nozzle and pipe 32 churros. Bake for 40 minutes until risen and crisp.
Step 4
When cooked, turn the churros over on the baking tray. Put back into the warm oven for 10 minutes with the door ajar to dry them out and help them to crisp up.
Step 5
In a bowl, mix together the granulated sweetener and cinnamon for the sugar coating.
Step 6
Whilst still warm, spray lightly with low calorie cooking spray and toss in the sugar coating. Enjoy warm!
These Churros take us straight back to our summer holidays and are perfect served with a dip such as:
- Choc Shot/Choc Pot
- Reduced sugar jam
- Fresh/frozen fruit
- Melted chocolate
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How do you know when your Churros are cooked?
Bake these Churros for approximately 40-50 minutes or until risen, golden brown and crisp.
Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.
How long can you keep store Churros for?
Once you’ve put them out, ideally you should eat them within 4 hours.
If you want to keep any leftovers then pop them in an airtight container and eat within 2 days.
Can I freeze Churros?
Yes you can! This recipe can be frozen before you add the cinnamon sugar coating, but please remember to do the following;
- Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
- Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
How do I reheat Churros?
From chilled: Place on a baking tray then put into a hot oven for 10 minutes to crisp up, then spray with low calorie cooking spray and toss in the cinnamon sugar coating.
From frozen: Allow to defrost, then as above.
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Churros
Our slimming-friendly Churros will remind you of summer holidays – but much more Weight Watchers and calorie counting friendly!
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
40 MINS
- KCals 23
- Carbs 2G
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 160 degrees and line 2 baking trays with greaseproof paper. In a saucepan on a medium high heat, melt the reduced fat margarine spread, granulated sweetener, salt and water together until boiling.
- Take pan off the heat and beat in the flour until the mixture forms a ball - this can take about 5 minutes and is hard work on the arms! Mix in the egg until the mixture is glossy.
- Add the mixture into a piping bag with a star nozzle and pipe 32 churros. Bake for 40 minutes until risen and crisp.
- When cooked, turn the churros over on the baking tray. Put back into the warm oven for 10 minutes with the door ajar to dry them out and help them to crisp up.
- In a bowl, mix together the granulated sweetener and cinnamon for the sugar coating.
- Whilst still warm, spray lightly with low calorie cooking spray and toss in the sugar coating. Enjoy warm!
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