Description
These easy Banana Donut Holes are a fluffy, bite-sized treat packed with ripe banana flavor and coated in warm cinnamon sugar. Fried to golden perfection, they’re a delicious way to use up overripe bananas for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. No yeast required and ready in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- Cinnamon sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mash the banana and mix in the egg, sugars, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed. Do not overmix.
- Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to drop batter into the hot oil. Fry for 2–3 minutes or until golden brown, turning as needed.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- While still warm, roll the donut holes in cinnamon sugar to coat.
Notes
- Overripe bananas work best for enhanced flavor.
- For variety, add mini chocolate chips or chopped walnuts to the batter.
- Swap the cinnamon sugar coating for powdered sugar glaze if desired.
- These can also be baked in a donut hole pan at 350°F for 10–12 minutes or air-fried.
