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A delicious plate of Banana Donut Holes

Homemade Banana Donut Holes Recipe

These banana donut holes are the ultimate quick and healthier treat — made with ripe bananas and simple ingredients, air fried to golden perfection, and coated in a crispy cinnamon sugar shell. Soft, naturally sweet, and incredibly addictive.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 20 –24 donut holes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
  • ¾ cup self-rising flour
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ cup sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon for coating
  • 2 –3 tablespoons melted coconut oil

Method
 

  1. Mash bananas until completely smooth.
  2. Add flour and cinnamon, mixing into a thick dough.
  3. Grease hands with coconut oil and lightly knead dough until smooth.
  4. Roll dough into small balls and place on a lined surface.
  5. Preheat air fryer to 350°F and lightly oil basket.
  6. Air fry for 6–7 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
  8. Brush hot donut holes with coconut oil.
  9. Roll immediately in cinnamon sugar coating.
  10. Serve warm.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and flavor. Do not add too much flour to keep them soft. Always coat while hot so the cinnamon sugar sticks properly.