Churros Rellenos

Churros Rellenos are a delightful twist on the classic Mexican dessert, featuring a crispy exterior filled with a high-protein chocolate filling. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while keeping your nutrition in check!

Ingredients

• water - 250 ml
• unsalted butter - 50 g
• all-purpose flour - 125 g
• vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• salt - 1/4 tsp
• eggs - 2 large
• cocoa powder - 2 tbsp
• whey protein powder - 30 g
• sugar - 50 g (for coating)
• cinnamon - 1 tsp (for coating)
• oil (for frying) - 500 ml

Steps

1. In a saucepan, combine water and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted.
2. Add flour, salt, and vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
3. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Then, add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, mix cocoa powder and whey protein powder. Gently fold this mixture into the churro dough until fully incorporated.
5. Heat oil in a deep frying pan to 180°C (350°F).
6. Fill a piping bag with the churro dough and cut the tip to create a star shape.
7. Pipe strips of dough into hot oil, cutting them to your desired length, and fry until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes).
8. Remove churros and drain on paper towels.
9. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Roll the hot churros in the sugar mixture until fully coated.
10. Serve warm and enjoy your protein-packed churros filled with chocolate goodness!

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 20 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 180 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• High protein content helps with muscle recovery and satiety.
• Includes cocoa powder, which is rich in antioxidants.

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