Description
These Banana Donut Holes are a delightful twist on traditional donuts, made with ripe bananas and self-rising flour, air-fried to perfection for a light, fluffy texture. Coated in a cinnamon sugar mixture, they offer a sweet, donut-like flavor without deep frying or baking, making them a healthier and quick treat option.
Ingredients
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Donut Dough Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mashed banana (about 1 large banana)
- 3/4 cup self-rising flour (see note 2)
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil (or melted vegan butter)
- 2-3 teaspoons melted coconut oil for kneading
Coating
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unrefined sugar (see note 3)
Instructions
- Mash the banana: Mash the banana into a smooth puree ensuring you measure out ½ cup, as this amount is critical for the dough consistency.
- Combine flour and form dough: Add the self-rising flour to the mashed banana and stir with a rubber spatula until lumps start to form. Oil your hands with melted coconut oil and knead the mixture to create a sticky, moist dough ball. Use 2-3 teaspoons of melted coconut oil to prevent sticking as needed but avoid adding extra flour.
- Shape donut holes: Grease your hands with melted coconut oil, scoop about a tablespoon of dough, roll it into a ball, and place it on a parchment-lined plate. Repeat until all dough is shaped. Spray the dough balls lightly with avocado oil.
- Air fry donut holes: Spray the air fryer basket with oil and place the donut holes 1 inch apart. Air fry at 350°F (180°C) for 6-7 minutes until they are puffed and golden brown. They may have a rough texture and irregular shapes, which is normal.
- Coat with cinnamon sugar: While still warm, brush each donut hole with melted coconut oil using a pastry brush, then roll them evenly in the cinnamon sugar mixture to create a classic donut flavor.
- Serve: Enjoy the banana donut holes warm immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Note 2: You can substitute the self-rising flour with 1 cup all-purpose flour mixed with 2 teaspoons baking powder.
- Note 3: For a sugar-free option, you may use monk fruit sweetener, coconut sugar, or unrefined cane sugar.
- Storage: Store leftover donut holes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Baking alternative: You can bake these by placing shaped dough balls into a greased mini muffin pan and baking at 350°F (180°C) for about 15 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut hole
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
