Description
Crispy, golden Haitian beignets made with ripe bananas, nutmeg, and vanilla for a traditional Caribbean treat.
Ingredients
3 Mashed Bananas
1 ⅓ Cup All Purpose Flour
½ Tsp. Baking Soda
¼ Tsp. Granulated Sugar Plus more for dusting
2 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
½ Tsp. Ground Nutmeg
1 Can Carnation Milk (12 Fl. Oz.) Or Water
1 Egg
½ Tsp. Almond Extract
¼ Tsp. Kosher Salt
½ Tsp. Ground Cinnamon Optional
Instructions
1. Mash the bananas with a fork (or food processor).
2. Add sugar, milk, eggs, salt, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix well.
3. Fold in the all-purpose flour until smooth.
4. Heat oil to 350°F. Scoop batter into oil.
5. Fry 2 minutes per side until golden.
6. Remove and drain on paper towels.
7. Dust with sugar and serve warm.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for best flavor. Serve with powdered sugar or honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Haitian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
Keywords: Haitian beignets, Haitian fried dough, Caribbean dessert, banana fritters, sweet beignets