Description
Whipping up banana donut holes brings pure comfort to your kitchen, turning simple ingredients into delightful bite-sized treats that everyone will devour. Fluffy, sweet, and perfectly golden, these little gems make snack time feel like a special celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium banana
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup almond milk
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Spices and Coating:
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Thoroughly mash 1 medium overripe banana in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth and creamy.
- Pour ½ cup almond milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil into the mashed banana, then whisk everything together until well combined.
- Grab a separate bowl and mix 1 ¼ cups flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, creating a soft, slightly sticky dough that holds together easily.
- Lightly coat your hands with coconut oil to prevent sticking when forming donut holes.
- Roll the dough into small, uniform balls measuring about 1 tablespoon each, placing them on a clean surface.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F and arrange donut holes in the basket with space between them.
- Air fry the donut holes for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even browning.
- While donut holes cook, mix ¼ cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a shallow bowl for coating.
- Brush warm donut holes with 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or vegan butter.
- Roll each donut hole completely in the cinnamon sugar mixture, ensuring full coverage.
- Serve these treats immediately while warm or let cool to room temperature.
Notes
- Check banana ripeness for best flavor, using very ripe, soft bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness.
- Work quickly when forming dough balls to prevent sticking, keeping hands lightly greased with coconut oil.
- Use parchment paper or silicone liners in the oven to prevent sticking and ensure even browning of donut holes.
- For gluten-free version, substitute almond flour or a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend instead of regular flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-15 minutes
- Category: Donuts
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 123 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg