🗑️ 1. Regular Trash (if old or spoiled)
If the churros are:
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Stale
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Moldy
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Have been sitting out too long (especially with cream fillings or toppings)
➡️ Wrap them in paper or compostable material to avoid grease mess and discard in the regular trash.
🌱 2. Compost (if no oils or added sugars)
If your churros are:
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Homemade and without lots of sugar, oil, or dairy
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Mostly made from flour, eggs, and water
➡️ Break them into small pieces and place in a green bin or home compost, assuming your local composting rules allow it.
🐔 3. Animal Feed (as a last resort)
If the churros are still edible but unwanted:
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Backyard chickens or pigs might enjoy them in moderation (no toppings).
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Avoid giving to pets—especially dogs—as fried/sugary foods can be harmful.
💡 Alternative: Repurpose Instead of Discard
Before tossing them, consider:
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Turning stale churros into churro bread pudding
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Reheating and serving with a new dip (chocolate, dulce de leche)
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Crushing them as a topping for ice cream or yogurt
Would you like a recipe to repurpose leftover churros into something new?
