Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 very ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (plus more for coating)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F and line a plate with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mash bananas and mix in sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla.
- Fold wet mixture into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes, flipping occasionally.
- Drain on a wire rack, then roll warm donut holes in sugar.
- Serve warm or store for later.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture.
- Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature.
- For a vegan version, use a flax egg and dairy-free milk.
- Dust with powdered sugar for a softer finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut hole
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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