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Panikeke - Samoan Banana Donuts
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Panikeke – Samoan Banana Donuts ~ Coconut Glaze

These delicious donuts though eaten for breakfast in Samoa make a great dessert!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Samoan
Servings: 18 people
Calories: 88kcal

Ingredients

Donut Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 very ripe mashed banana
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup water

Cinnamon Sugar Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Coconut Glaze Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • a pinch of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, combine the banana with vanilla and water. Stir to combine. Add this to the dry ingredients and mix to form a thick batter. The consistency should be like muffin batter. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the cinnamon and sugar and mix to combine. Spread it on a plate.
  • In a small saucepan, heat sugar and water for the glaze. Cook until the ingredients coats the back of a wooden spoon. Add coconut milk, salt and vanilla. Cook another 2-3 minutes until the glaze starts to pull from the bottom of the saucepan.
  • Heat a large wok or deep skillet with enough oil for deep frying.
  • Using a tablespoon or a scoop, place in the hot oil for each donut. Reduce the flame to low and cook until golden brown on both sides.
  • Drain on paper towels for 1 minute. Roll in the cinnamon sugar.
  • Serve with the coconut glaze.

Nutrition

Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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