Some days call for salads. This recipe is not for those days. These churros are hot, bold, and dipped in liquid drama.
We’ve taken your favorite café flavors—coffee and dark chocolate—and stuffed them unapologetically into golden, crunchy, cinnamon-dusted sticks of joy.
They’re fried, fierce, and vegan, because indulgence should never come with a side of guilt—or dairy.
Perfect for brunch, PMS, or passive-aggressively flexing at potlucks.
Just one bite, and you’ll forget your name, your inbox, and every ex who ever ghosted you.
Grab your espresso, queen—we’re frying happiness today.
Coffee and Dark Chocolate Churros
Crispy vegan churros infused with espresso, coated in cinnamon sugar, and served with a glossy, dark chocolate dipping sauce.
Ingredients
For the churros:
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
For the cinnamon sugar coating:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the dark chocolate dip:
- ¾ cup chopped vegan dark chocolate
- ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For frying:
- 2 –3 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare churro dough: In a saucepan, boil water, espresso powder, coconut oil, and maple syrup. Stir in flour and salt until a dough forms.
- Cool slightly: Let the dough rest for 10 minutes. Not everything has to be high-speed.
- Heat oil: Pour oil into a deep pan and heat to 350°F. Don’t guess—this is science and sass.
- Pipe churros: Fill a piping bag with dough. Pipe 4-inch strips directly into hot oil using a star tip.
- Fry golden: Fry for 2–3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Flip with tongs like a boss.
- Drain excess oil: Place fried churros on paper towels. Dab gently—nobody likes soggy confidence.
- Toss in cinnamon sugar: While warm, coat churros evenly in cinnamon sugar mix.
- Make chocolate dip: Heat coconut milk, espresso powder, and vanilla. Add chocolate and stir until smooth and sinful.
- Serve: Plate churros with a ramekin of warm chocolate sauce. Take a photo before inhaling.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 12%
- Magnesium: 7%
- Calcium: 5%
- Folate: 6%
- Potassium: 4%
✨ Additional Notes / Tips
- Add orange zest to the dough for a citrusy twist, if you’re feeling extra.
- Want a crispier churro? Chill the dough before piping.
- Dip, swirl, repeat. That’s the official life strategy.
- Leftover sauce? Drizzle it over oatmeal tomorrow and pretend it’s health food.
- These freeze surprisingly well—like emotions, store tightly and reheat when ready.
