Churros

I love almost any dessert that is fried, but usually most of them are overly sweet and unhealthy. So when I went to Panama they were having their Carnival while i was there and many of the street vendors were making and selling churros and they just smelled heavenly. I walked up to one of the vendors and I asked her if she would show me how to make it. But before that i asked her the big question " how many calories are in these?" I never got an answer though. I made some changes to recipe so they will suit my liking and also be healthy.

Ingredients
1 cup water
1 cup all purpose flour
3tbsp butter
1tbsp vegetable oil
4 eggs
1tbsp brown sugar( honey or organic maple syrup)
1/4 tsp salt
1tsp vanilla extract
Canola Oil for frying
1/3 cup sugar for dipping
1tsp ground cinnamon

Method 
1. Add Canola Oil to large pot on medium heat
2. In a large saucepan, add the water, butter, vegetable oil, 1tbsp of sugar, vanilla and salt, bring to boil. Turn heat on low and add flour stirring continuously until the mixture turns into a ball, cook for about 1 minute.
3. Add dough into bowl and add one egg at a time and mixing well after each one to ensure the eggs are well combined
4. Spoon the dough into a piping bag or zip lock bag with a large star tip
5. Pipe 4 inch ropes into the hot oil , only adding a few at a time. Cook them for a few minuts on each side until they are golden brown.
6. Drain on paper towels and mix the extra sugar with cinnamon and dip them and serve
7. Enjoy.