Gluten Free & Vegan Churros Recipe - Simple & Delicious! (2024)

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It was mid-morning at Disneyland and we’d just gotten off Splash Mountain when the smell of fresh Churros pulled us in like a tractor-beam. We took a chance & asked the cast member kindly if the Churros were Gluten Free & Egg Free, but he shook his head and apologized. My sweet boys didn’t complain & gladly accepted thesnack bar I hadpacked instead.

When we returned home, Iwas determined to make a Gluten Free & Vegan Churro Recipe so my boys could try one. After several test batches, I finally had it! I called the boys into the kitchen, showed them theSplash Mountain photo (below) & told them to close their eyes and smell. I handed each one of them a Churro & their eyes opened wide! They eagerly devoured them as we reminiscedabout our trip. For just a moment we were back at Disneyland… except we weren’t soaking wet. =)

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Gluten Free & Vegan Churros Recipe

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  • Author: A Little Insanity - Erika
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 Dozen 1x
  • Category: Baked Goods
  • Cuisine: Gluten Free
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Description

ThisGluten Free & Vegan Churro Recipe (no eggs or dairy)is a fun & delicious recipe that kids of all ages will enjoy!

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 Quart Frying Oil (the Churros will only useabout a 1/4 cup of Oil for the entire batch, so you can save almost all of the Oil for use later.

BATTER INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1/4 Cup Butter Alternative (I used Melt)
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 CupAquafaba – the Liquid Drained from a Can of Garbanzo Beans (or 2Eggs)
  • 1 Cup Erika’s Gluten Free Flour Mix

SUGAR TOPPING:

  • 1/2 Cup Sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon

Instructions

  1. While preparing the other ingredients, preheat your Frying Oil in a deep pot (cast iron is best) to 375 degrees F. It is crucial to the recipe that you maintain 375 degrees throughout the frying process. This may mean waiting a couple of minutes in between batches to make sure the oil returns to the correct frying temp. Otherwise your Churros will be soggy.
  2. In a medium pot, add Water, Butter, Brown Sugar, Vanilla & Salt– Whisk to combine & Bring to just boiling over Medium Heat. Remove from heat as soon as bubble begin breaking the surface.
  3. Add Flour to Boiling Mixture & stir well with Spatula until mixture starts to smooth out.
  4. Add Aquafaba to Mixture until well incorporated & Churro Batter is smooth (no lumps). If you’re using regular eggs, wait 10 minutes before adding the eggs to the mixture – otherwise your eggs will cook before they mix.
  5. While Churro Batter is cooling & Oil is Preheating, prepare your Sugar Coating by combining Sugar & Cinnamon in a plate or bowl. Then set-aside for later.
  6. Scoop Churro Batter into your Piping Bag fitted with a large 1B Star Tip.
  7. When Oil has fully preheated to 375 degrees, begin piping 6″ Churro strips directly into the oil. Use the blunt end of a knife to cut the batter from the tip. Only fry 4-5 Churros at one time.
  8. Allow Churros to fry 1 minute before gently flipping. If the Churros stick to each other, that’s ok, let them be & you can separate them after frying. Continue to fry for a combined total of 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Remove Churros from oil & place on paper-towel lined cooling rack to drain & cool.
  10. While Churros are still warm, toss them into the Sugar Cinnamon Mixture & coat them well.
  11. Churros are best served warm right away.

Notes

Churros are traditionally served with a Chocolate Dipping Sauce – I just melted some Chocolate Chips with a little bit of Coconut Oil & a dash of Cinnamon.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Churro
  • Calories: 175

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Comments

  1. Gluten Free & Vegan Churros Recipe - Simple & Delicious! (4)John Hayes

    Tried this last night for a few friends that were getting a raw deal from the group mealtime. They were astonished. I was enthralled…as a confirmed carnivore and gluten glutton, there absolutely blew me away, and introduced me to aquafaba, now permanently in my kitchen lexicon.

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    • Gluten Free & Vegan Churros Recipe - Simple & Delicious! (5)Erika

      Hi John, So glad to hear the recipe was a success & enjoyed by all! =) Aquafaba is a game changer for those with egg allergies or vegan diets. Enjoy & God Bless! ~Erika

  2. Gluten Free & Vegan Churros Recipe - Simple & Delicious! (6)Yoshi

    Churros ARE vegan by default! Of course, if you follow some other silly recipe that tells you add unecessary ingredients to the batter such as butter, eggs or milk it won’t be vegan, but it’ll also not be churros. All you need to do churros like the ORIGINAL spanish recipe is hot water, flour, a little salt and sugar! That is all!

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  3. Gluten Free & Vegan Churros Recipe - Simple & Delicious! (8)Anita

    Hi!
    I can’t wait to try this recipe but I was wondering am I supposed to whisk the aquafaba before adding it in with the rest?

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    • Gluten Free & Vegan Churros Recipe - Simple & Delicious! (9)Erika

      Hi Anita! No, in this recipe you don’t need to whisk the aquafaba before adding it in. Hope you enjoy them as much as we do. =) God Bless! ~Erika

  4. Gluten Free & Vegan Churros Recipe - Simple & Delicious! (10)sitinor

    Hi, First time visit this bloq. Admire you because able to be adoptive mother. Awesome and respect!

    Reply

  5. Gluten Free & Vegan Churros Recipe - Simple & Delicious! (11)Jaime

    These look so good. I found your site via pinterest and had to come say hi!

    Reply

  6. Gluten Free & Vegan Churros Recipe - Simple & Delicious! (12)christopher smith

    hi i tried these and they worked out well. they sank in my oil tho and were a bit soggy on the inside? difficult then to put a filling in their centre. any advice?

    Reply

    • Gluten Free & Vegan Churros Recipe - Simple & Delicious! (13)Erika

      Hi Christopher! So glad you made them – we love these! The only time I’ve had trouble with fried foods sinking or retaining grease is when my oil isn’t hot enough. I find that sometimes I have to wait a few minutes in between batches before the oil returns to the proper temp again. Be sure you have a good thermometer on hand that can handle the heat. Hope that helps! =) God Bless! ~Erika

  7. Gluten Free & Vegan Churros Recipe - Simple & Delicious! (14)Rachel

    I’m wanting to make these, but only have Bob’s 1 to 1 on hand. Do you think that would work? Thanks for your help (and recipe!!)!

    Reply

  8. Gluten Free & Vegan Churros Recipe - Simple & Delicious! (15)Melissa Klimo

    Wondering if this would work in my donut maker please? Otherwise in an air fryer? Thanks

    Reply

  9. Gluten Free & Vegan Churros Recipe - Simple & Delicious! (16)Naty

    Oh my! That was lush and naughty at the same time lol!!! My son and I loved them. Thank you for this lovely recipe. I made far too much though, do you think I can kee the batter in the fridge or freezer, if yes, for how long?
    Thank you. Thank you 🙏🏼 😊

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  10. Gluten Free & Vegan Churros Recipe - Simple & Delicious! (17)Amy

    The flavours were great and it’s super easy to make but the churros kept exploding in the oil an the batter poured out of them leaving greasy shells. Not sure what I did wrong

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  11. Gluten Free & Vegan Churros Recipe - Simple & Delicious! (18)Avram Mandell

    The flavor was excellent but the outside cooked up and the inside didn’t. I made sure to maintain the 375 temperature. I wonder if I would have had better luck with a 325 or 350 oil temperature.

    Reply

  12. Gluten Free & Vegan Churros Recipe - Simple & Delicious! (19)Suzanne

    This looks so good! Can I use this pastry dough for any other kinds of pastry?

    Reply

  13. Gluten Free & Vegan Churros Recipe - Simple & Delicious! (20)Vanessa

    Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?

    Reply

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Gluten Free & Vegan Churros Recipe - Simple & Delicious! (2024)

FAQs

What are vegan churros made of? ›

Ingredients
  • 1 cup water.
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp. sugar.
  • 1/2 tsp. salt.
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour.
  • Vegetable oil, for frying (I used a wok, which requires 2 to 3 cups of oil)
  • 1/2 cup sugar.
  • 2 tsp. ground cinnamon.

How to make a fake churro? ›

  1. Step 1/4. ⅓ sheet puff pastry sheet. Cut your puff pastry into strips.
  2. Step 2/4. 33⅓ g sugar (for coating) ⅛ tbsp ground cinnamon (for coating) ...
  3. Step 3/4. On a parchment paper, place the strips and bake for 15 minutes at 180c.
  4. Step 4/4. 20 g butter (melted) ⅓ bar chocolate (melted, for serving) ...
  5. Enjoy your meal!

What makes churros not vegan? ›

Churros are traditionally made by frying choux pastry, which is a batter made of eggs, milk, and butter.

Are churros naturally vegan? ›

Generally, yes, they are! This is because traditionally it is made with only these three vegan ingredients. What would in theory prevent churros from being vegan is what it is often accompanied with.

Are Subway churros vegan? ›

Footlong Churro: Contains Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat.

What flour are churros made of? ›

Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the flavors of the other ingredients. Oil: You'll need vegetable oil for the dough and to fry the churros. Flour: All-purpose flour gives the churro dough structure. Cinnamon: The fried churros are rolled in a cinnamon-sugar mixture before serving.

What can I use instead of vanilla extract in churros? ›

Coffee extract

Much like vanilla extract, it works well to enhance the flavor of a lot of homemade desserts, especially chocolate ones. In fact, chocolate and coffee extract are a match baked in heaven.

What is churro dough called? ›

Churros are made using a pate a choux dough. Once the dough is made, it is piped into hot oil to be fried, then tossed in a cinnamon-sugar coating. This is how it's done… Heat liquid ingredients: Place butter, milk, water, and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Why is my churro dough falling apart? ›

If you're using baking powder, make sure to whisk the baking powder VERY well with the flour. Uneven spots of leavener can cause the churros to break apart sometimes. The dough will become stiffer as it cools down.

Why do my churros taste like egg? ›

Most recipes call for 3 or 4 eggs which we find puffs them up too much and creates softer churros with an 'eggy' taste. We prefer ours to be exactly like — if not better — than those you find at street carts or cafés. The best Churros have CRISPY outer edges with soft, tender, buttery centres when biting into them.

Why are churros unhealthy? ›

The churro also contains about 9 of the 65 fat grams recommended by the USDA on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet. It has nearly 35 of the day's recommended 300 grams of carbohydrates, which the body breaks down into sugar--and that's before it's been rolled in cinnamon-sugar.

Is Nutella vegan? ›

Nutella is not vegan because it does contain skim milk powder, which is made from cow's milk. According to their website, the first version of Nutella was invented shortly after World War II, when cocoa was hard to come by.

Do churros contain gluten? ›

Churros are one of the best treats ever, and this easy churros recipe means you can make them at home any time you want. Better yet, they're gluten free!

What is most gluten free pizza crust made of? ›

In most cases, gluten free pizza is made with a combination of gluten free flours and starches like rice flour, almond flour, potato starch, and tapioca starch. These are combined with wet ingredients like oil and flavorings like sugar and salt. Some recipes also use yeast to give the dough some rise.

Are churros in Mexico gluten free? ›

Tamales: The masa dough used to make tamales can sometimes contain wheat flour. It's advisable to inquire about the ingredients and preparation method. Churros: These delicious fried pastries are typically made with wheat flour and are not gluten-free. However, some establishments may offer gluten-free versions.

Are Disney churros gluten free? ›

Unlike Nomad Lounge, all their churros are no longer gluten free, but they still have a GF version, and it now comes with three sauces.

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