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Banana Maple Munchkins (Donut Holes)

July 30, 2020 by Tracy | Updated September 22, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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Looking for a new way to use those overripe bananas? These Banana Maple Munchkins are fun to make, have a delightful touch of maple, and can be either coated with a maple glaze or rolled in cinnamon and sugar!

bowl of cinnamon sugar munchkins with glazed munchkins in a bowl behind

The answer to your overripe banana rut! Inspired by the many overripe bananas in our house right now and the fact that I'm kind of over our regular overripe banana recipes. Wellccommme Banana Maple Munchkins!

These delightful little munchkins are a cakey little ball of banana donut deliciousness that are easy to make and you can choose whether to glaze them with a sweet maple glaze or give them a roll in some cinnamon and sugar - either or, my favorite, both!

Ingredients needed

bowl of flour, sugar, baking soda and powder, banana, egg, butter, maple, vanilla extract

The batter is actually really easy to make and inspired by our Chocolate Glazed Munchkins!

Dry Ingredients: Flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar

Maple Syrup: The real stuff is always best!

Butter, Egg, vanilla extract: BTW, have you made your own Vanilla Extract, yet?

Overripe Banana: Duh...

Step-by-Step Instructions

a bowl of flour mixture and wet ingredients

Step 1: Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl and maple, vanilla, mashed banana, melted butter in a bowl and whisk in the egg.

an overhead shot of donut dough

Step 2: Mix into a dough and then let it cool in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. The dough will be pretty sticky, so cooling it will help it set so it will be easier to work with to roll into balls.

rolled out raw munchkins

Step 3: Roll dough into adorable little balls! These are pretty big, and they do puff up when they fry. Plus, the bigger they are, the longer they take to cook to ensure they're cooked in the center.

fresh fried donut holes on a paper towel plate

Step 4: Heat some oil to 350 degrees and then fry the lil' bad boys!

TIP: Key for ensuring your oil is at temp (oil too hot will burn the outside and oil too cool wont cook them all of the way through), a thermometer is key. There are a lot out there, but if you're doing a lot of frying or cooking, then you definitely want to invest in a good thermometer. This is the one we absolutely love. No, they're not paying me to say that, although I wish that they were! 😉 We really do just love it and use it for everything from meats to candy!

munchkins glazed on a wire rack and being coated and sugar

Step 5: Glaze or Coat! Either with a maple glaze (my favorite!) or a delightful coating of cinnamon and sugar!

a bowl of glazed munchkins

Maple Sugar Glaze... Heeeyyy.

bowl of cinnamon sugar munchkins with glazed munchkins in a bowl behind

Or coated with cinnamon and sugar. Pay no attention to the inconsistency of the size of donut holes... I tried a lot of different sizes to see which worked best - and you definitely want a nice smaller 1 1/2 inch ball for the dough. They'll expand in the oil to a perfect munchkin sized ball!

No matter the size, as long as you cook them long enough so they're no longer doughy in the center, then they are just straight up delightful.

a bowl of glazed munchkins with a kids hand reaching for one

My girls favorites were the maple glazed ones. Probably because they have the most maple flavor with the maple glaze that we also use for our Maple Apple Nut Bread, so I don't blame them.

a bowl of glazed munchkins with two kids reaching for them

One of my favorite parts of this recipe is that it's one that I feel 100% ok with letting my girls go to town on them. I know exactly what's in them and there's not a lot of added sugar and hey, bananas have a lot of fiber and potassium in them! It's practically like they're eating broccoli, right?? 😉

Other Sweet Brunch Treats

Summer's almost over - and not like there was much to it this year, but it also means that cozy big sweater season is right around the corner. Bring on the brunch treats!

Chocolate Glazed Munchkins

Healthy Banana and Strawberry Oat Pancakes

Easy Homemade Apple Fritters

Strawberries and Cream Scones

Ricotta Pancakes

Sourdough Walnut Cinnamon Rolls

Banana Waffles

FAQs

My dough is super sticky!

When you first mix it all, it will be pretty sticky. Once you chill it, it will help, but also even it's chilled, the dough will still be a little sticky so flouring your hands or sprinkling a little on the dough to help with the shaping is ok!

My centers are still doughy.

That means they didn't cook long enough. These little guys brown pretty quickly in the oil, just keep turning them and letting them cook.

Enjoy! As always, if you make this recipe or any of my others, I love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below, email me, or you can find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!

bowl of cinnamon sugar munchkins with glazed munchkins in a bowl behind.

Banana Maple Munchkins (Donut Holes)

Looking for a new way to use those overripe bananas? These Banana Maple Munchkins are super fun to make, have a delightful touch of maple, and can be either coated with a maple glaze or rolled in cinnamon and sugar!
5 from 19 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Kosher, Vegetarian
Servings: 20 Munchkins
Author: Tracy

Equipment

  • Thermometer

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 overripe banana mashed
  • 1 medium egg
  • Oil for frying

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Maple Sugar Glaze

  • 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
  • 1/8 cup maple syrup

Instructions

  • In a large bowl whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a small bowl add maple syrup, vanilla, and banana. Mash banana with a fork or with a potato masher until well combined. Add melted butter and mix well. Whisk in egg.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until a sticky dough forms. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and cool in fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  • Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add vegetable oil to a sauce pan so that it is about 3-4 inches deep for frying. Heat over medium heat to 350 degrees. Use a thermometer to ensure temp and that your oil isn't getting too hot. Once it's 350 degrees turn heat down to medium low.
  • Meanwhile, once dough has chilled, remove from fridge and then roll out into 1 to 1 1/2 inch balls. Use flour to coat hands to work with dough because it will be sticky. Add to parchment paper lined tray.
  • Line a plate with paper towels and set aside.
  • Add dough balls, only 4 at a time, to the hot oil and let cook for 3-4 minutes for 1 to 1 1/2 inch balls. For larger balls, cook longer. Use a slotted spoon to turn balls in the oil while they cook to ensure even cooking.
  • With a slotted spoon, remove donut holes and add to paper towel lined plate.
  • Cook in batches of 4 until all are done.
  • Prep Cinnamon Sugar Coating and Maple Sugar Glaze by adding ingredients to separate small bowls.
  • If using Maple Syrup Glaze, add wire rack to parchment lined baking sheet and add munchkins to wire rack before glazing.
  • If using Cinnamon Sugar coating, roll munchkins in cinnamon sugar.
  • Enjoy!!

Notes

Glaze and Cinnamon Sugar Coating amounts are if you are splitting batch.  Double each to do a full batch of each topping.  But doing both is fun to have a mix! 
Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to a week. 
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  1. Natalie

    August 17, 2020 at 6:04 am

    5 stars
    Oh great!!!! My kids gonna love this. I have all the ingredients + ripe bananas. Can't wait to finish my work and start making these lovely bites. Yum!

    Reply
  2. Jo

    August 17, 2020 at 5:16 am

    5 stars
    Oh my word... that donut holes looks so stunning! I love banana and maple together. This is simply the best dessert anytime.

    Reply
  3. Jamie

    August 16, 2020 at 11:49 pm

    5 stars
    This was so delicious and cute! My nieces loved helping me make it and gobbled them right up! Thank you!

    Reply
  4. Sam

    August 16, 2020 at 10:31 pm

    Ok YUM these look mouthwatering. I love donut holes and have a big bunch of bananas so this is happening soon! Love the combo with maple syrup.

    Reply
  5. Eileen Kelly

    August 16, 2020 at 10:12 pm

    5 stars
    I overbought bananas and I could not have been happier. We loved these donut holes. So easy to make and just full of deliciousness.

    Reply
  6. Neha

    August 16, 2020 at 7:01 pm

    I am always on the looks out for recipes using ripen bananas and these munchkins will be a perfect choice! These just look perfect.

    Reply
  7. Denise

    August 16, 2020 at 5:17 am

    5 stars
    What a delicious munchkin recipe! Great idea for overripe bananas. This will be made often.

    Reply
  8. Alice | SkinnySpatula

    August 15, 2020 at 3:44 am

    5 stars
    These mini donuts look positively delicious! I love the maple glaze idea, I'm definitely going to try it.

    Reply
  9. Chef Dennis

    August 11, 2020 at 3:32 am

    5 stars
    I am so loving these Banana Maple Munchkins! They look sooo mouthwatering that I am drooling right now!

    Reply
  10. Gloria

    August 10, 2020 at 7:44 am

    5 stars
    Well I know my grandkids would be grapping these off the plate....faster than I could fill it. What a fun treat. Better than donut shop ones for sure.

    Reply
  11. Jen

    August 08, 2020 at 6:22 am

    5 stars
    These are delicious! My kids are already asking when I’m making them again.

    Reply
  12. Sue

    August 08, 2020 at 5:41 am

    5 stars
    I needed a new way to deal with over ripe bananas - this is the answer! Thank you!

    Reply
  13. Julia

    August 08, 2020 at 5:40 am

    5 stars
    Perfect recipe to use soft bananas :)!

    Reply
  14. Saif

    August 08, 2020 at 3:57 am

    5 stars
    This donut munchkin looks delicious. I love any dessert or cake made from banana since this is my favorite fruit.

    Reply
  15. Alexandra

    August 08, 2020 at 1:20 am

    5 stars
    These were incredibly delicious - easy to make, and very tasty. We loved the banana and maple flavour!

    Reply

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