Photo: Tofu and Pancake Mix Churros

Experience this favorite movie theater snack with a healthy twist - tofu makes it even fluffier on the inside!

Cooking time
20 minutes
Calories
364kcal
Sodium
0.2g
  • Nutrition facts are for one serving.
  • Nutritional values calculated for 3 servings.

Ingredients(Servings: 2 to 3 )

100 g (3.5 oz.)

150 g (5.3 oz.)

as needed

up to 3 Tbsp

Directions

  1. Prepare 10 sheets of parchment paper each cut into 10 cm x 5 cm (4 in. x 2 in.) size.
  2. Place the tofu and soymilk into a bowl and use a whisk to mix until smooth. Add in the pancake mix, and combine thoroughly with a rubber spatula.
  3. Transfer (2) into a pastry bag fitted with a rounded star tip, squeeze out 8 cm (3 in.) lengths of the mixture onto each piece of parchment paper (1).
  4. Heat oil about 3 cm (1.2 in.) deep in a fry pan to 160C (320F) over medium heat. Place (3) with the parchment paper into the oil, then remove parchment paper once each churro is completely covered in the oil.
  5. Flip occasionally, and deep-fry for about 5 minutes until crispy and golden all over, then remove.
  6. Place the granulated sugar into a storage-use plastic bag, add in (5) while still hot, close off the end of the bag and lightly shake to cover each churro in sugar.