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Banana Donut Holes Recipe

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These Banana Donut Holes are a delightful, healthy twist on traditional donuts, made with ripe bananas, self-rising flour, and warm cinnamon sugar. Air fried to golden perfection, they offer a moist, flavorful bite-sized treat that’s perfect for a quick snack or breakfast. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, these donut holes are easy to prepare and vegan-friendly.

  • Total Time: 14 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings (about 8 donut holes)

Ingredients

Banana Donut Holes

  • 1/2 cup Banana (1 large ripe banana)
  • 3/4 cup Self-Rising Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup Unrefined Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil (melted, or melted vegan butter)
  • 2-3 tablespoons Self-Rising Flour (optional, for adjusting dough consistency)
  • Additional 2-3 teaspoons Melted Coconut Oil (for greasing hands and brushing donut holes)
  • Avocado Oil Spray (for air fryer basket and donut holes)

Instructions

  1. Mash the Banana: Peel and mash the banana until smooth, measuring out 1/2 cup of the puree to ensure the correct moisture ratio for the dough.
  2. Combine with Flour: Add the self-rising flour to the banana puree and stir with a rubber spatula until lumps start forming. Oil your hands with melted coconut oil and knead the mixture into a sticky, moist dough ball. If too wet, gradually add up to 2-3 tablespoons of self-rising flour, but avoid adding too much to keep the dough soft and elastic.
  3. Shape Donut Holes: Grease your hands with melted coconut oil, pinch off about a tablespoon of dough, and roll it into a ball. Place each ball onto a parchment-paper-lined plate. Repeat until all dough is used. Lightly spray avocado oil over the dough balls.
  4. Prepare Air Fryer: Spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil to prevent sticking. Arrange the donut holes in the basket spaced about 1 inch (3 cm) apart for proper expansion.
  5. Air Fry: Cook at 350°F (180°C) for 6-7 minutes, or until the donut holes puff up and turn golden brown on the outside. They may have a rough texture and irregular shapes, which is normal.
  6. Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: While still warm, brush each donut hole with melted coconut oil using a pastry brush. Then roll them evenly in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar to create a delicious sweet coating.
  7. Serve: Enjoy the banana donut holes warm immediately for the best taste and texture.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas for sweeter and more flavorful donut holes.
  • Do not over-add flour as it alters the texture; the dough should be moist and elastic, not dry or dense.
  • Spacing the donut holes in the air fryer basket is important for even cooking and expansion.
  • You can substitute avocado oil spray with any high-heat oil spray for air frying.
  • These donut holes are best eaten fresh and warm as they can dry out upon cooling.
  • For added flavor, experiment with nutmeg or vanilla extract in the dough.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 7 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/banana-donut-holes-recipe/