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Sugar Banana Donut Holes

Irresistibly Soft Sugar Banana Donut Holes for Sweet Mornings

Delight in these Sugar Banana Donut Holes for a soft, fluffy treat perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 donut holes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg optional
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar or granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg or flax egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure for best flavor
  • 1 ripe banana mashed the riper, the better
  • 1/4 cup milk almond or non-dairy alternatives work well
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, or use vegan butter
For the Coating
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Equipment

  • mini muffin pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • ice cream scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, light brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and mashed banana. Add milk and melted butter.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  5. Fill each muffin pan cup about three-quarters full with batter.
  6. Bake for approximately 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes, then release the donut holes from the pan.
  8. Toss in a mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon while warm to coat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donut holeCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 5gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use ripe bananas and avoid overmixing the batter. Experiment with different flavors and fillings as desired.

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