Description
These Banana Cinnamon Donut Holes are a crispy, golden delight with a soft, fluffy center! Made with ripe bananas, cinnamon, and vanilla, then deep-fried to perfection and coated in cinnamon sugar, they make the ultimate bite-sized treat. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a quick snack, these homemade donut holes are an easy way to use overripe bananas!
Ingredients
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- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
- Cinnamon sugar for coating
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed banana, flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix into a thick batter.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Roll the warm donut holes in cinnamon sugar for a sweet, spiced coating.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a small cookie scoop for evenly sized donut holes.
- Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature.
- Swap cinnamon sugar for powdered sugar or drizzle with honey for a different twist.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Deep-Fried
- Cuisine: American
