These churros have the fluffy inside and crisp, golden exterior you crave—without the carbs. The secret? A packet of sugar-free Jell-O pudding, which gives the dough structure so the churros hold their classic ridged shape while frying.
Homemade Keto Churros
Sonora KetoShare
Homemade Keto Churros
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Servings
7
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Calories
267
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Ingredients
- 1 cup super fine almond flour
- 2 tablespoons psyllium husk powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 (1-ounce) package Jell-O sugar-free pudding (any flavor you like, vanilla works well)
- 2 eggs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Cinnamon and granulated low-carb sweetener, for coating (to taste)
Directions
Make the Dough: Warm the cream and melt the butter together until just hot. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, psyllium husk powder, baking powder, sugar-free pudding mix, and salt. Add eggs, melted butter, and warm cream to the dry ingredients. Beat or whisk until a thick, pipeable dough forms.
- Pipe: Spoon the dough into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip (the classic churro look). If you don't have a star tip, pipe or scoop into logs—the taste will be just as good.
- Fry: Heat oil in a deep skillet or heavy pot to about 350°F (175°C). Pipe strips of dough directly into the hot oil. Fry quickly, turning as needed, until golden brown on all sides (about 2–3 minutes per batch). They cook fast—keep an eye on them.
- Coat: While still hot, roll churros in a mixture of cinnamon and your favorite keto-friendly granulated sweetener so the coating sticks perfectly.
Recipe Video
Recipe Note
What sweeteners work best for the cinnamon coating?
For the best flavor and texture, use a keto-friendly sweetener that doesn't have a cooling aftertaste. Allulose or monk fruit–allulose blends are excellent because they taste closer to real sugar and caramelize beautifully. If you prefer, stevia blends can also work—just be sure to use a granulated form so the coating sticks well.
What oil is best for frying keto churros?
Use a neutral, high–smoke point oil such as avocado oil, refined coconut oil, or light olive oil. These oils can handle the 350 °F (175 °C) frying temperature without breaking down or adding unwanted flavors.
Can I change the flavor of the pudding mix?
Yes! While vanilla pudding is classic, you can use sugar-free chocolate, caramel, or butterscotch pudding to create different flavor profiles without changing the texture of the churros.
How does this compare to using SONORA Churros Mix?
Making churros from scratch gives you complete control over ingredients and the satisfaction of traditional cooking. Our SONORA Churros Mix provides the same authentic flavor and texture with pre-measured ingredients and simplified instructions - perfect for busy weeknights or when you want consistent results every time! Plus, our 3-bag bundle saves you $8 compared to buying individually.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- per serving
- Calories
- 267
Amount/Serving
% Daily Value
- Fat
- 24.1 grams
- Carbs
- 12.2 grams
- Fiber
- 3.6 grams
- Protein
- 9.8 grams