Homemade Churros Bites – Churros Muffins
These churros bites are soft, muffin-like treats with classic churro flavor, made healthier by baking in the Instant Pot instead of frying. Coated in cinnamon sugar, they’re quick, cozy, and perfect for snacking or dessert.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 churros bites
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the batter:
1/4 cup organic coconut sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter or vegan butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1/2 cup milk or dairy-free milk (more if needed)
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup gluten-free baking flour or whole wheat flour
For the coating:
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup white cane sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, stir together melted butter, coconut sugar, milk, and cinnamon powder.
- Add flour and baking powder. Mix until just combined.
- Grease egg bite molds well. Fill each mold halfway with batter.
- Cover the mold with aluminum foil. Place on a trivet in the Instant Pot with 1 cup of water.
- Cook on “cake” setting for 10 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
- Remove foil and invert molds onto a plate to release the churros bites.
- For the coating, dip each bite in melted butter, then roll in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon. Serve warm or let cool slightly.
Notes
- Use whole wheat flour for a heartier option.
- Make vegan with plant-based butter and milk.
- Add nutmeg or cardamom to batter for extra spice.
- Reduce coating sugar for a less sweet bite.
- Swap cinnamon sugar for cocoa sugar for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
