• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Cook with Kushi
  • Home
  • About
    • Privacy policy
    • Disclaimer
  • Advertise
  • FAQ
  • Contact Me
  • Media
  • Blog
  • Easy and Healthy Recipes for the Family
  • Recipe Index
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Mango Recipes
  • Recipes
  • Resources
  • About
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Mango Recipes
    • Recipes
    • Resources
    • About
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Dessert and Sweets recipes

    Banana Doughnut Holes | How To Make Donut Holes | Donut Balls

    Published: May 26, 2016 · Modified: May 30, 2022 by Kushi · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Banana Doughnut Holes is a sweet, fluffy, and melt-in-mouth recipe loaded with full of flavors that will be loved by people of all age groups.

    banana doughnut holes, donut holes, donut balls, overripe banana recipes, how to make donuts at home

    These can be served for morning breakfast or any time of the day with a cup of coffee. I am sure you are going to love making this as it is simple, can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. No yeast is added and thus, no rising or rolling.

    I had overripe bananas in my pantry and wanted to try something different from Indian cuisine and I ended up making these beautiful and incredibly delicious, irresistible donut balls. This recipe yields 30 doughnut holes, and it got over in a matter of a few seconds. It's hard to believe, but I had to prepare another batch 🙂

    banana doughnut holes, donut holes, donut balls, overripe banana recipes, how to make donuts at home

    For the eggless version, you can try out banana modak. This is tried and liked by many of my readers.

    While you are here, feel free to check out my favorite Vegan pumpkin doughnut holes and mango donuts with mango glaze.

    Preparation time: 30 minutes
    Serves: 30 doughnut balls

    Ingredients for Banana Doughnut Holes

    All-purpose flour - 1 cup + 2 tbsp
    Cinnamon powder - ½ tsp
    Salt - ½ tsp
    Baking powder - 1 tsp
    Brown sugar - ¼ cup
    Vanilla extract - 1 ½ tsp
    Egg - 1
    Milk - ¼ cup
    Overripe banana - 1 mashed
    Oil - for frying

    For the coating
    Sugar - 2 tbsp
    Cinnamon powder - 1 tsp

    banana doughnut holes, donut holes, donut balls, overripe banana recipes, how to make donuts at home

    Steps to prepare Banana Doughnut Holes

    Step I

    • In a bowl, add egg, milk, and vanilla extract, and whisk until smooth.
    • Now add all-purpose flour, cinnamon powder, salt, baking powder, and brown sugar, and mix well.
    • Finally, add the mashed banana and mix to form a medium-thick batter.

    Step II

    • Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan for frying.
    • Once the oil is hot, drop a tablespoon or teaspoon of the batter into the oil, depending on the desired size. Do not overcrowd the pan as they will expand when fried.
    • Flip them in oil for about 2 to 3 minutes or until they are brown.
    • Transfer it to a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

    Step III

    • In a bowl, add sugar and cinnamon powder and mix well.
    • Roll each donut hole in this sugar-cinnamon mixture.
    • Banana Doughnut Holes is now ready. Serve immediately and enjoy.

    banana doughnut holes, donut holes, donut balls, overripe banana recipes, how to make donuts at home

    Tips:

    • Check out the eggless version: banana modak.
    • Vary the sweetness in the recipe as desired.
    • See that the oil is not too hot or too cold. If it's too hot, then the donut will turn dark brown very quickly and will not be cooked inside, and if it's too cold, it will absorb excess oil.
    • To check if the oil is hot, just drop a little piece of the batter mix and check if it sizzles and comes up.
    • Do not overcrowd the pan as they will expand when fried.

    Recipe card

    banana doughnut holes, donut holes, donut balls, overripe banana recipes, how to make donuts at home

    Banana Doughnut Holes | How To Make Donut Holes | Donut Balls

    Kushi
    Banana Doughnut Holes is a sweet, fluffy, and melt-in-mouth recipe loaded with full of flavors that will be loved by people of all age groups.
    5 from 12 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Desserts, Snack
    Cuisine American, European, United Kingdom
    Servings 30 donut holes
    Calories 52 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup + 2 tablespoon All purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon powder 
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Baking powder 
    • ¼ cup Brown sugar
    • 1 ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract 
    • 1 Egg
    • ¼ cup Milk
    • 1 long Overripe banana , mashed
    • Oil , for frying

    Cinnamon sugar coating

    • 2 tablespoon Sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon powder

    Instructions
     

    • In a bowl, add egg, milk, and vanilla extract, and whisk until smooth.
      1 ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract , 1 Egg, ¼ cup Milk
    • Now add all-purpose flour, cinnamon powder, salt, baking powder, and brown sugar and mix well.
      1 cup + 2 tablespoon All purpose flour, ½ teaspoon Cinnamon powder , ½ teaspoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Baking powder , ¼ cup Brown sugar
    • Finally, add the mashed banana and mix to form a medium thick batter.
      1 long Overripe banana
    • Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan for frying.
      Oil
    • Once the oil is hot, drop a tablespoon or teaspoon of the batter into the oil depending on the desired size. Do not overcrowd the pan as they will expand when fried.
    • Flip them in oil for about 2 to 3 minutes or until they are brown.
    • Transfer it to a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
    • In a bowl, add sugar and cinnamon powder and mix well.
      2 tablespoon Sugar, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon powder
    • Roll each donut hole in this sugar-cinnamon mixture.
    • Banana Doughnut Holes is now ready. Serve immediately and enjoy.

    Notes

    • Check out the eggless version: banana modak.
    • Vary the sweetness in the recipe as desired.
    • See that the oil is not too hot or too cold. If it is too hot then the donut will turn dark brown very quickly and will not be cooked inside, and if it’s too cold it will absorb excess oil.
    • To check if the oil is hot, just drop a little piece of the batter mix and check if it sizzles and comes up.
    • Do not overcrowd the pan as they will expand when fried.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 57mgPotassium: 24mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.3mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    For more recent updates, follow me on Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter.

    ***Click below to save it on Pinterest***

    How to make doughnut holes or donut balls at home #overripebanana

    More Dessert and Sweets Recipes for a Sweet Tooth

    • Collage of best, easy and light summer dessert recipes and drinks.
      Best Summer Desserts | Summer Drinks and more
    • Easy Thai Mango sticky rice dessert on a black plate topped with salted coconut sauce and mung beans.
      Best Mango Sticky Rice - Popular Thai Dessert
    • Easy Nutella Crepes topped with fresh strawberries on white serving plate.
      Nutella Crepes with Strawberries | How to Make a Crepe?
    • Sheer Khurma dessert served warm in bowl garnished with dry fruits, nuts, saffron, rose petals.
      Sheer Khurma | Seviyan Kheer

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Emma @ Bake Then Eat

      June 09, 2016 at 9:40 am

      OMG I would devour the whole batch. I couldn't stop at one 😀

      Reply
      • Kushi

        June 15, 2016 at 7:22 pm

        Thank you Emma 🙂

        Reply
    2. Smitha H

      June 12, 2016 at 3:52 am

      Kushi, these are incredible doughnuts . Feel like grabbing a bowl of these for snacks in the evening. You always come up with something innovative. Great share

      Reply
      • Kushi

        June 15, 2016 at 7:34 pm

        Thank you Smitha 🙂

        Reply
    3. Barb

      February 02, 2019 at 12:40 am

      Hiiiii was wondering if they can be cooked in donut mould cake tins please,,,,

      Reply
      • Kushi

        January 23, 2020 at 3:10 pm

        You may have to modify the batter slightly to bring to a cake-batter consistency.

        Reply
    4. Mirlene

      May 30, 2022 at 1:46 pm

      5 stars
      Great balls of sweetness! My favorite afternoon treat to have with my coffee!

      Reply
    5. Carrie Robinson

      May 30, 2022 at 1:54 pm

      5 stars
      I just love that these are baked! Such a great breakfast idea. 🙂

      Reply
    « Older Comments
    Newer Comments »

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Sridevi! I am a Software Engineer by qualification, a full-time Food Blogger by passion, a self-published Author, and a happy person two kids (monsters) ago.

    More about me →

    Red, White, and Blue Desserts

    • strawberry and blueberry panna cotta, easy no bake red white and blue 4th of July dessert recipe
      Strawberry and Blueberry Panna Cotta
    • Patriotic Mixed Berry Pie, American Flag Pie, Red white and blue, Summer desserts, memorial day recipes, Flaky and Buttery Homemade Pie Crust, 4th of july recipes, #strawberrypie #mixedberrypie #frozenberrypie #tripleberrypie #americanpie #piecrust #Piedough #redwhiteandblue #veganpie
      BERRY PIE WITH HOMEMADE PIE CRUST
    • Easy fruit and cream dessert served in a heart shaped glass bowl and paper ice cream cups. Watermelon cubes and blueberries arranged stripes and stars of the American flag.
      Easy Fruit and Cream | Patriotic Red White and Blue Dessert
    • 4th of july dessert, american flag dessert, patriotic recipes, red, white blue, jello, jello shots
      4th OF JULY DESSERT | JELLO DESSERT | AMERICAN FLAG DESSERT

    Spring Recipes

    • easy healthy clear soup with vegetables, mix veg lemon coriander soup, detox soup for weight loss
      Clear Soup With Vegetables | Veg Lemon Coriander Soup
    • Best & Easy, Healthy & SImple, Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad, German Cucumber Salad, Gurkensalat, Yogurt or sour cream salad dressing, side dishes for lunch and dinner #salad #saladrecipes #saladdressing #healthysalad #summersalad #bbqrecipes #Potluck #Picnic #ketocucumbersalad
      Dill Cucumber Salad | How To Make Creamy Cucumber Salad
    • Two large avocado toasts topped with onion slices, red pepper flakes, and chopped cilantro. Lemon wedges are provided with the toasts.
      Best Avocado Toast | How to make Avocado Toast
    • Mushroom In Garlic cream sauce, appetizer or side dish for weekend, weeknight dinner or lunch, football party food
      Mushroom In Garlic Cream Sauce
    • A spoon lifting creamed peas out of black skillet.
      Best Creamed Peas
    • healthy quinoa salad, weight loss quinoa salad, vegetarian, vegan. gluten-free, diabetic-friendly
      HEALTHY QUINOA SALAD | WEIGHT LOSS QUINOA SALAD

    Mango Recipes

    • Mango Chia seeds Pudding recipe - vegan, gluten free, keto, paleo, whole30, weight watchers food, weight loss diet recipe, make ahead breakfast, dessert, mid day snack, protein packed, summer food recipe ideas, no cook recipe, chia seed pudding with almond milk, soy milk, full fat coconut milk, cashew milk, overnight pudding, tropical pudding, vegan breakfast, weight loss smoothie, pudding with yogurt, chia seed recipes
      Mango Chia Pudding
    • Thai Mango Fried Rice, Vegetable, veg or veggie fried rice, leftover rice recipe, how to cook fried rice on instant pot, Pineapple fried rice, basil fried rice, quick and easy vegetarian, vegan meals, #friedrice #pineapplefriedrice #thaistyle #thaifood #veganmeals #vegetarianmeals #dinnerrecipes
      Thai Mango Fried Rice | Veg Fried Rice
    • Mango Mastani, Mango Shake with ice cream, thick mango milkshake, mango ice cream homemade, bajirao mastani drink and story, diwali recipes, fasting recipes, mumbai, pune street food, summer drink dessert recipes, mango recipes, Indian dessert drink, navratri vrat recipes, alphonso recipes, mango pulp, chunks and puree, iftar and ramzan recipes
      Mango Mastani | Mango Shake
    • Mango Doughnuts (Donuts) with Mango Glaze, How to make best homemade doughnuts #doughnuts #donuts #glaze #icing #frosting, mango recipes, summer breakfast and desserts, yeast donuts, glazed donuts, vegan donuts, holiday breakfast and dessert, air fryer donuts, baked donuts, instant pot recipes, mango recipes, holiday breakfast
      Mango Doughnuts (Donuts) With Mango Glaze

    See more Mango recipes →

    Trending Recipes

    • Homemade chicken biryani served in a white plate.
      Best and Easy Chicken Biryani Recipe | How to Make Biryani
    • Healthy, quick, easy best Indian vegetarian breakfast recipes. north south Indian food ideas
      34 INDIAN BREAKFAST RECIPES | NORTH & SOUTH INDIAN VEGETARIAN BREAKFAST
    • Milk Barfi, Burfi, Indian fudge, Milk powder recipes, Milk cake
      MILK BARFI | MILK POWDER BURFI
    • Best & Easy Indian sweets, Indian dessert recipes, #meetha #Mithai #sweets #desserts #indian #recipes
      Best Indian Dessert Recipes | Easy Indian Sweets
    • healthy quinoa salad, weight loss quinoa salad, vegetarian, vegan. gluten-free, diabetic-friendly
      HEALTHY QUINOA SALAD | WEIGHT LOSS QUINOA SALAD
    • No Bake, gluten free, keto, peanut butter fudge, no cook recipes, pb recipes, holiday desserts, make ahead desserts for thanksgiving, christmas, holiday season, easter desserts
      EASY PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE | BEST NO BAKE FUDGE

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer

    Contact

    • Contact
    • FAQ
    Lists the popular websites in which cookwithkushi.com was featured.

    Copyright © 2023 Cook With Kushi