I will say that I was not familiar with bunuelos before this week. They are delicious round pieces of dough or flour tortillas fried and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. They are served around Christmas and New Years Eve. Popular among hispanic families.
Siete has taken these special treats and made them into a delicious chip that is also gluten and corn free! Siete grain free mini Bunuelos. These capture the spirit of the dessert without the work or the gluten.
First off, they are crunchy. Really crunchy. Sprinkled with cinnamon and coconut sugar is a great combination. They also add some vanilla for more flavor layering.
Calorie wise they are not bad at all, 130 calories for a one ounce serving. I was also happy to see that they use avocado oil. And a nice addition is the use of psyllium. Psyllium is great for getting things moving.
I ate these plain right out of the bag. But I can see using them with a cheese or fruit dip. Maybe even a chocolate dip.
Why these chips fit in perfectly with my diet to control Crohn's: Siete uses cassava flour instead of wheat. Cassava is gluten free but also lends to a firmer texture which is missing in some gluten free products. It is also free from corn and corn derivatives. The sugar comes from coconut and not corn syrup.
All in all a big hit with my family!
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