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Caramel Boba Churros – 40% Fewer Calories

Crispy-on-outside, tender churros stuffed with chewy tapioca pearls and drizzled with silky caramel sauce. This Fat Switch version cuts 240 calories per serving by swapping deep-frying for air-frying and using date-sweetened caramel, delivering the indulgence you crave without the guilt.

25m

Prep Time

35m

Cook Time

Servings

360

Calories

16g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
✓ 1/2 cup water
✓ 6 tbsp unsalted butter
✓ 2 tbsp caster sugar
✓ 1/4 tsp sea salt
✓ 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
✓ 2 tbsp avocado oil spray (for air fryer)
✓ 1 tbsp cinnamon
✓ 2 tbsp coconut sugar (for cinnamon coating)
✓ 1/2 cup cooked tapioca pearls (cooled)
✓ 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
✓ 3 tbsp unsalted butter
✓ 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
✓ 1 tsp vanilla extract
✓ 1/4 tsp sea salt
✓ Pinch of espresso powder (optional, enhances depth)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Boba: Cook tapioca pearls according to package directions (usually 15–20 minutes in boiling water). Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside to cool completely. This prevents them from bursting when inserted into warm dough.

2. Make the Dough: In a saucepan, combine almond milk, water, butter, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium until butter melts and mixture simmers. Remove from heat and stir in flour until a thick, cohesive dough forms. Cool for 5 minutes.

3. Prepare Piping Bag: Transfer warm dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip (1/2-inch opening). This creates the classic ridged churro exterior. If dough is too stiff, let it cool 2 more minutes.

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4. Form the Churros: Pipe 4-inch strips of dough directly onto parchment paper-lined air fryer baskets. Leave 1 inch between each piece. Gently press 3–4 cooled tapioca pearls into the center of each churro before cooking to secure them.

5. Air-Fry to Golden Perfection: Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Lightly spray churros with avocado oil spray. Air-fry in batches for 12–14 minutes, shaking basket halfway through, until golden brown and crispy on all sides.

6. Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Mix cinnamon and coconut sugar in a shallow bowl. While churros are still warm, roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated. Set on a wire rack for 2 minutes to cool slightly.

7. Prepare Date Caramel: Soak pitted dates in hot water for 3 minutes to soften. Blend dates, butter, almond milk, vanilla, salt, and espresso powder in a food processor until smooth and silky. Warm gently in a saucepan if needed.

8. Plate and Serve: Arrange warm churros on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with warm date caramel. Serve immediately while churros are crispy and warm, with extra caramel sauce for dipping.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories360 kcal

Protein16g

Carbohydrates64g

Fat8g

🏷️ Tags

#air fryer churros recipe#boba tapioca pearl desserts#low-calorie caramel sauce

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