Baked Vegan Churros
By the QuiteRecipes team (Jamy & Kaïna) | Food Service Professional, Early Childhood Expert & Parents
Deliciously crispy baked vegan churros. A lighter, oven-baked alternative to the traditional deep-fried treat, tossed in cinnamon sugar and perfect for dipping.
Who needs a deep fryer when the oven nails the crunch? These baked churros come out crisp and golden outside, tender inside, and still get the full warm cinnamon-sugar treatment, the classic treat minus the oil.
🥄 Ingredients
- 🫗 3 cups water
- 🫗 1/3 cup oil
- 🫗 1 tbsp cinnamon (for the dough)
- 🫗 2 cups flour
- 🫗 Sugar and cinnamon (for dusting)
- 🫗 Piping bag or large Ziploc bag
- 🫗 Optional: Chocolate syrup, hot coffee, or vegan hot chocolate for serving
Nutrition Facts*
*Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands and portion sizes. Values are provided per serving.
👨🍳 Instructions
**Boil Liquid:** In a pot, bring the water, oil, and 1 tbsp cinnamon to a boil.
**Make Dough:** Turn off the heat and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously until a smooth, thick dough forms. Let it cool slightly so it is safe to handle.
**Pipe:** Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle (or a Ziploc bag with a corner cut off).
**Bake:** Pipe long strips of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 200°C for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown and firm.
**Coat:** While still warm, roll the churros in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon until evenly coated.
**Serve:** Serve immediately with warm chocolate syrup or a hot drink.
🎥 Video Tutorial
Baked Vegan Churros
Video credit: embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the original creator, who allows sharing on other websites.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
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Under-baking: If you take them out too early, they will be soft and gummy. Don't be afraid to leave them in until they are a deep golden color to ensure maximum crunch.
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Cooling Time: If you don't coat them in sugar while they are still warm, the sugar won't stick to the surface.
🔄 Variations
Stuffed Churros: Once baked, use a small skewer to create a cavity in the center and pipe in some vegan hazelnut spread or fruit jam.
Cardamom Twist: Add 1/2 tsp of ground cardamom to your sugar coating for a sophisticated, aromatic flavor profile.
🧊 Storage
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These are best eaten fresh! If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container for 1 day and reheat in a toaster oven to crisp them back up.
💡 Chef Tips
Star Nozzle: Using a star-shaped piping tip is essential for the classic churro shape and texture; the ridges created by the star allow the dough to crisp up evenly in the oven.
Dough Consistency: If the dough feels too stiff to pipe, add a tablespoon of warm water at a time until it reaches a pipeable consistency.
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About the Authors
This recipe and guide was developed, tested, and approved in our home kitchen and daily life. Jamy is a retired Food Service District Manager and Early Childhood Program Manager who spent his career overseeing multi-site restaurant operations, large-scale culinary production, and daycare menu management. Kaïna brings the ultimate real-world test: making sure it brings ease and joy to our kids on a busy weeknight.
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