Banana Donut Holes
Ingredients
- ½ cbanana
1 large banana
- ¾ cself-rising flour)
(note 1
- ½ tspcinnamon
- ¼ cunrefined sugar)
(note 2
- 2 tbspcoconut oil
melted, or melted vegan butter
- 2 tspmelted coconut oil
Directions
- 1
Mash the banana into a smooth puree, make sure you get 1/2 cup or the donut batter won't come together with the same ratio of flour.
- 2
Add in the flour and stir with a rubber spatula at first, until it starts to form lumps. Now, oil your hands and knead with your slightly oiled hands to form a dough ball. The dough is sticky and moist, but that's normal don't over-add flour! If it sticks to the finger, keep kneading, using a bit of oil to smooth the dough and form a ball. Eventually, if it's really too moist add up to a max of 2-3 tablespoons of flour, not more, or the dough turns bready. You should work this dough like foccacia, using oil to avoid sticking to fingers and shape, but the dough should stay moist and elastic, not saturated by flour.
- 3
Grease your hand with melted coconut oil, grab about a tablespoon of dough, roll it into a ball, and place it on a plate covered with parchment paper. Repeat until all the dough has been turned into balls. Spray avocado oil on top of the balls.
- 4
Spray oil in the air fryer basket and place the oiled donut holes in the basket, leaving 1 inch (3 cm) apart as they expand.
- 5
Air fry at 350°F (180°C) for 6-7 minutes or until puffy and golden brown. They will have a rocky shape and be dry outside, and some will not be as round as balls; that's normal.
- 6
To make these banana bread balls taste like donuts, brush each warm ball with melted coconut oil using a pastry brush. Then, roll the warm, oiled balls into cinnamon sugar to coat evenly.
- 7
Serve warm immediately.
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About this Recipe
Craving the warm, comforting taste of banana bread but short on time? These incredibly easy 2-ingredient banana donut holes, made in your air fryer, deliver that classic flavor fix in under 15 minutes.
What makes this recipe a game-changer is its ingenious simplicity: just two core ingredients come together to create delightful donut holes. The air fryer works magic here, transforming a simple batter into tender, perfectly cooked bites without the mess or extra oil of traditional frying, making it a smarter way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Prepare yourself for a delightful treat that tastes just like your favorite moist banana bread, but in a fun, bite-sized form. Each donut hole is tender on the inside with a hint of cinnamon and a touch of sweetness from unrefined sugar. They're quick enough for an impulse dessert and satisfying without being overly heavy, clocking in at just 104.2 calories per serving. It's the perfect little indulgence, offering a comforting banana flavor that's hard to resist.
While the core recipe shines with its simplicity, you can easily adapt these banana donut holes to your liking. For an extra layer of flavor, consider rolling them in a mixture of cinnamon and unrefined sugar after air frying for a classic donut finish. If you don't have coconut oil, melted vegan butter is a great alternative for the batter. You could also explore a pinch of nutmeg alongside the cinnamon for a deeper spice profile.
These air fryer banana donut holes are an ideal quick dessert or a delightful snack with your morning coffee or afternoon tea. Serve them warm straight from the air fryer for the best experience, perhaps dusted with a little extra cinnamon.