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It’s hard to believe these keto churros are sugar-free! They are just as sweet and crispy as the real deal, but yes, they are keto. The coating is similar to my popular keto donuts, but the crispy texture is very different. Serve them up hot and fresh and with a side of keto chocolate sauce for the ultimate dessert.
For a full Mexican meal (my fave!), serve these low carb churros as a dessert after a spread of chips and guac, skinny margaritas, and your fave keto tacos.
These healthier churros are made with Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour and Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend for the best flavor and sweetness, without the sugar and carbs. I tested them half a dozen times to get the right texture, and these ingredients are key!
How To Make Keto Churros
Don’t be afraid of these gluten-free churros, they are easier than you think to make!
- Melt butter and sweetener. Heat water, butter, Besti, and sea salt in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

- Form dough. Remove from heat and sprinkle in xanthan gum. Add almond flour and protein powder and stir constantly with a rubber spatula, until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Transfer the dough to a bowl and let it cool for 10 minutes.

- Beat in eggs. Using a hand mixer, beat egg and vanilla into the dough mixture.

- Deep fry. Transfer mixture to a piping bag fitted with an extra-large star tip. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and pipe mixture into the preheated oil. Use a scissors to cut strips into about 3 inches long and fry for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
TIP: I recommend these extra large icing tips for the best churro size. You can use smaller ones, but your churros will cook much faster and sometimes burn more easily.

- Coat. Stir Besti and cinnamon together in a bowl and roll churros in the mixture.

- Enjoy with sugar-free chocolate sauce!

Keto Churros Recipe FAQs
Are churros healthy?
Churros don’t have a reputation for being healthy, as they are a deep-fried dessert that’s coated with sugar and served with chocolate. It’s why I thought we needed a keto version.
Are churros gluten-free?
Most churros are made with wheat flour and would not be gluten-free. This recipe uses nutritious almond flour for a gluten-free treat.
Are churros keto friendly?
No, most churros would not be keto as they are made with white flour and coated with sugar.
These keto-friendly churros are made with Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend to keep sugars and carbs down.
Can you make the keto churros longer?
You can make churros longer than 3 inches if you want, but they will start to curl.
Can you use a different sweetener?
Yes, and no. You need an allulose-based sweetener for the best dough consistency, so either monk fruit allulose blend or plain allulose (use 30% more of the latter). But any granulated sweetener should work fine for the coating.
Can you use coconut flour?
No, sorry. Making churros keto friendly was pretty tough to get a good texture, and I played with several options. Coconut flour just did not work well.
Can you omit the protein powder?
No. Whey protein powder is necessary to form the dough and get the right texture. It’s possible that other types of protein powder might work, but I haven’t tried others.

Storage Instructions
Can you make them ahead?
As with any donut, they are best right out of the fryer. You can mix up the dough and the sugar coating before hand to prep things ahead but you’ll want to cook them right before serving.
Can you freeze churros?
Yes, you can freeze churros for 2-3 months.
How to reheat churros:
For best results, reheat the churros in a 350 degree F oven, until warm.

More Keto Cinnamon Dessert Recipes
If you like this gluten-free churros recipe, you might also like some of these other cinnamon treats:
- Keto Cinnamon Rolls – Warm, chewy, and complete with (keto friendly) brown sugar and sweet glaze.
- Keto Cream Cheese Muffins – Fluffy almond flour muffins topped with a cinnamon streusel topping and filled with sweet cream cheese.
- Cinnamon Flax Seed Muffin – A healthy breakfast and a dessert in one.
- Keto French Toast – A quick and easy version, with all the texture and sweetness you’d expect.
Tools To Make Easy Keto Cinnamon Churros
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- Hand Mixer – Mix up the keto churro donuts batter easily with a hand mixer.
- Cast Iron Saucepan – I like this one because it retains heat well for deep frying.
- Piping Bag – Pipe the batter directly into the oil to fry.
- Extra Large Icing Tips – This set is the perfect size for classic churros, as most regular tips are too small.
Keto Churros Recipe

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Keto Churros Recipe
Keto churros are your favorite fried treat made sugar-free! They're crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with the perfect sweet cinnamon coating.
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Ingredients
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Keto churro dough:
Coating:
Instructions
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In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the water, butter, Besti, and sea salt. Bring to a boil.
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Turn off heat. Sprinkle (don’t dump) in the xanthan gum. Add the almond flour and protein powder. Stir constantly with a rubber spatula, until a ball of dough forms.
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Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Cool for 10 minutes.
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Using a hand mixer, beat in the egg and vanilla.
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Transfer the mixture into a piping bag fitted with an extra-large star tip.
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Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, or medium-low if using cast iron. (The oil should be about 1 1/2 inches deep.)
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Working in batches to avoid crowding the pan, pipe the mixture into the preheated oil, using scissors to cut off the churro strips to about 4 inches long, without letting the pieces touch. Fry until golden, about 1-2 minutes per side.
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Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Let the churros cool for about 2 minutes, until not too hot to handle.
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In a medium shallow bowl, stir together Besti and cinnamon for the coating. Roll churros in the cinnamon Besti mixture.
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Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 3-inch churro
Oil left behind in the pan is not included in nutrition info. About 1/2 cup oil is absorbed and included in nutrition info.
Recipe from The Easy Keto Carboholics’ Cookbook.
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32 Comments
Emily
0Does gelatin work instead of xanthum gum?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Emily, I have never tried it, but it should work for you.
Sherry
0How many are a serving?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi SHerry, 1 3-inch churro.
Chuck
0My son made these as a surprise for my wife and I for our Thanksgiving brunch. We opted to do a Mexican style brunch instead of the traditional Turkey feast. These churros are absolutely amazing. The texture and flavor was great. Slightly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. We had some left over and I had some later that night and they remind me of a plain cake donut rolled in sugar (Erythritol) He didn’t have any Monk fruit sweetener so he used Erythritol which worked great!
Tony de Lagarde
0Thank you for sharing!
Zara
0Hi, can you use an air fryer?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Zara, I have never tried that, I’m not sure it would work but if you try let me know.
Christina
0Hello
May I please ask ,what can you use instead of monk fruit allulose? It’s really difficult to source it where I live
Thank you
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Christina, Where are you located? Currently Besti is available to ship anywhere in the U.S. and Canada.
Michelle L
0I was wondering if you could replace xanthan gum with ground psyllium husk for a thickener? I don’t have xanthan but I DO have psyllium 🙂 Fingers crossed. Thank for your wonderful recipes!!
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Michelle, Yes that should work for you.
C Russell
0Cannot find video. Was wondering what kind of oil you use to fry. (When I reduce butter for 2-4 servings, that’s not enough to fry!) Really wondering about all this, because I just wanted churros, not subscription!
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Maya | Wholesome Yum
0This information is on the recipe card. 🙂 Deep fry in avocado oil. Don’t use butter for this. The butter is part of the dough, but is not used for deep frying the churros. Hope this helps!
Ana Durão
0Hi, Would erythritol work on this recipe, for the dough I mean. thanks
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Ana, The recipe will work with erythritol, but your churros will have a gritty texture. For the best texture, use Besti Monk Fruit Allulose in the recipe.
Roberta
0Allulose is not allowed in EU: could another granular or powdered sweetener work in this recipe? I also should skip whey protein powder trying white egg protein powder instead, but for this substitution that I usually make I think there wouldn’t be problems… the main one would be the sweetener as explained. Thanks for sharing the recipe anyway
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Roberta, I answered this question in the post above. While I recommend an allulose-based sweetener for the best dough texture, you could try it with a different one and see how it goes. They might be more dry.
Gabby
0These look absolutely delicious, but is there any substitute for the whey protein powder?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Thank you, Gabby! I answered this question in the FAQs section above.
C. Russell
0Maybe you could try plant protein or collagen. (Maya’s not much help here, is she?)
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0I answered this question in the post above already. To add to this, I can say with certainty that collagen will not work, but am not sure about plant protein.
Paula
0Wow, I can’t wait to try these!
Swathi
0Keto churros are delicious.
Christina
0I love a healthier take on one of my family’s all time favorite treats. Thanks for the great recipe.
Jaclyn
0These churros are delicious, thank you so much!!!
Corinne
0My kids love churros! So excited we can make them at home now whenever we want.
Kay
0Wow, this is great that I get to have churros without the sugar! These products you suggest are the perfect substitute!
Danielle Wolter
0I am a huge fan of churros. These are so delicious!
David
0Delicious! hard to be believe it doesn’t have sugar. Love the cinnamon flavor.
Saif
0Churros is one of my favorite dessert. It is so crispy and delicious. Perfect to dip with nutella chocolate
Dannii
0I ate so many of these when we were in Mexico. I definitely need to try making these myself.