Description
Transform overripe bananas into irresistible 3-ingredient donut holes. These sweet, chewy treats are perfect for a healthy snack or comforting dessert, catering to gluten-free and vegan diets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For Glaze (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini donut hole pan or muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed ripe bananas, granulated sugar, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix. The batter should be thick.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared donut hole pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the donut holes cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If glazing, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Dip the cooled donut holes into the glaze or drizzle over the top.
Notes
- Ensure your bananas are very ripe, with brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- For a healthier option, you can omit the glaze.
- These donut holes are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- You can substitute gluten-free flour for all-purpose flour to make these gluten-free.
- For vegan donut holes, use a flax egg (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoons water, let sit for 5 minutes) instead of a regular egg and ensure your butter substitute is vegan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 donut holes
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg