Best 4 Mini Banana Beignets Recipes

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Mini banana beignets are delightful treats that combine the flavors of bananas and beignets in a smaller and tastier package. They are typically bite-sized, making them perfect for parties or snacks. With their fluffy interiors and crispy exteriors, mini banana beignets are a dessert that everyone will enjoy. This article will provide you with the best recipe to make these delicious treats at home, so you can indulge in their sweet and satisfying flavors whenever you crave them.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BANANA BEIGNET BITES



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When I was a little girl, my grandmother took me aside one day and taught me how to make her famous banana beignets. Although we made them during the holidays, they're pretty fantastic any time of the year. -Amy Downing, South Riding, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
BEIGNETS:
2 cups cake flour
3/4 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix sugars and cinnamon until blended. In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 beignet ingredients. In another bowl, whisk egg, bananas, milk and 2 tablespoons oil until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry about 45-60 seconds on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Roll warm beignets in sugar mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BANANA BEIGNETS



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These are a great alternative to regular donuts. They are crispy outside and moist inside. These are equally delicious without the banana. Enjoy!

Provided by MelodyOHare

Categories     Breads

Time 18m

Yield 10-16 beignets

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large eggs
1 large banana
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
oil (for frying)
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat Oil in deep fryer to 360.
  • Whisk eggs in a large bowl.
  • Mash banana.
  • Add Banana, flour, milk, sugar, baking powder, and salt to eggs.
  • Whisk until smooth.
  • Drop TBS of batter into hot oil.
  • Cook until golden on both sides.
  • Remove and sprinkle powdered sugar over Beignets while still warm.
  • Enjoy!

AIR FRYER BEIGNETS



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These beignets take on a wholesome aspect as they're cooked in an air fryer. You will need a silicone egg-bite mold, available through retailers like Amazon®.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
⅛ cup water
1 large egg, separated
1 ½ teaspoons melted butter
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C). Spray a silicone egg-bite mold with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, water, egg yolk, butter, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt together in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Beat egg white in a small bowl using an electric hand mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Fold into batter. Add batter to the prepared mold using a small hinged ice cream scoop.
  • Place filled silicone mold into the basket of the air fryer.
  • Fry in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes. Remove mold from the basket carefully; pop beignets out and flip over onto a parchment paper round.
  • Place parchment round with beignets back into the air fryer basket. Cook for an additional 4 minutes. Remove beignets from the air fryer basket and dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 28.9 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 73.5 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

MINI BANANA BREADS



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Who doesn't love banana bread? This one's mini-sized for simple gift giving.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 80

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (3 to 4 medium)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms only of 10 (4 1/2x2 1/2x1 1/2-inch) mini loaf pans with shortening or cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix sugar and butter with spoon. Stir in eggs until well blended. Add bananas, buttermilk and vanilla; beat until smooth. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt just until moistened. Stir in nuts. Divide batter evenly among pans, filling each with about 1/2 cup batter.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.
  • Mash the bananas thoroughly to ensure a smooth batter.
  • Add a little cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for extra flavor.
  • Heat the oil to the correct temperature before frying the beignets. If the oil is too hot, the beignets will brown too quickly and not cook through. If the oil is not hot enough, the beignets will absorb too much oil and be greasy.
  • Fry the beignets in batches so that they don't overcrowd the pan and cook evenly.
  • Drain the beignets on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  • Serve the beignets warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, or powdered sugar.

Conclusion:

Mini banana beignets are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious batch of mini banana beignets that will be sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give mini banana beignets a try!

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