Low-Sugar Churros

There’s something irresistible about warm, freshly made churros—crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and coated in sweet cinnamon goodness.

 Traditionally enjoyed as a decadent treat, churros are known for their rich sweetness, but this version offers a lighter twist. By using sugar-free sweetener and a low-sugar Hazelnut Spread, you can enjoy all the classic flavor and satisfying crunch without the sugar overload. Perfect for dessert, weekend brunch, or a cozy snack with coffee, these churros prove you don’t have to sacrifice taste to make a smarter, lower-sugar choice.

Ingredients

Churros

• 1 cup water
  
  

• 2 tbsp coconut oil or vegan butter
  
  

• 1 tbsp Pyure Plant-Based Sweetener
  
  

• ¼ tsp salt
  
  

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
  
  

• ½ tsp vanilla extract
  
  

Cinnamon Sugar

• ¼ cup Pyure Plant-Based Sweetener
  
  

• 1–1½ tsp cinnamon
  
  

For cooking

• Neutral oil spray (avocado or coconut)
  
  

For dipping

• Pyure Hazelnut Spread (warmed slightly)
  
  

Instructions

1. Make the dough
   
   In a saucepan, bring water, coconut oil, sugar, and salt to a boil.
   
   Lower heat, add flour, and stir vigorously until a smooth dough forms and pulls away from the pan.
   
   Remove from heat and mix in vanilla. Let cool 5 minutes.
   
   

2. Pipe the hearts
   
   Transfer dough to a piping bag with a star tip.
   
   Pipe heart shapes onto small parchment squares (this makes transferring way easier).
   
   

3. Air fry
   
   Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
   
   Lightly spray churros with oil.
   
   Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
   
   

4. Coat
   
   While warm, toss churros in cinnamon sugar until fully coated.
   
   

Dip & enjoy

Serve warm with Pure hazelnut spread on the side (or drizzle it right on top if you’re feeling extra).