
Argentinian Almond Flour Dulce de Leche Churros – A Paleo-Friendly Twist
About This Recipe
Crispy almond flour churros served with a homemade coconut milk dulce de leche sauce. A paleo-friendly take on the classic Argentinian street treat.
Churros are a popular street food in Argentina, often enjoyed with a sweet dipping sauce like dulce de leche.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- coconut oil, for frying
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, for sauce
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until well combined.
- 2
Add eggs, almond milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until a smooth batter forms.
- 3
Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- 4
In a deep saucepan or frying pan, heat about 1 inch of coconut oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Pipe 4-inch long strips of batter into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- 6
Use a slotted spoon to remove churros from the oil and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- 7
In a small saucepan, combine coconut milk, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly and resembles dulce de leche.
- 8
Serve churros warm with the homemade dulce de leche sauce for dipping.
Chef's Notes
This recipe requires a piping bag and star tip for the churro batter.
Plating Tips
Dust the warm churros with a light coating of cinnamon. Serve the dulce de leche sauce in a small bowl alongside for dipping.
