Banana Doughnuts with Dried Banana Streusel

The sweet and moist flavors of ripe bananas are combined with a crunchy streusel topping to create these delicious banana doughnuts with dried banana streusel. Perfect as a tasty snack or for breakfast

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup dried banana chips, crushed
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, granulated sugar, and brown sugar

Stir in the melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients

Mix until just combined

Fold in the crushed dried banana chips

In a separate bowl, prepare the streusel topping by mixing together the flour, brown sugar, cold cubed butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg until it resembles coarse crumbs

Heat vegetable oil in a deep saucepan or fryer to 350F 175C

Drop spoonfuls of the doughnut batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side

Remove the doughnuts from the oil and drain on paper towels

While the doughnuts are still warm, sprinkle the dried banana streusel over the top

Serve your delicious banana doughnuts with dried banana streusel warm and enjoy