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Banana Beignets
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

RP By: Rhea Parsons

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Banana Beignets [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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Every once in a while, it's totally okay to indulge in something decadent! These Banana Beignets are perfect for that. They are fried dough (that’s what “beignet” means in French) and filled with bananas. They are really fast and easy to make. And while you can certainly have them for... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Banana Beignets [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

3 very ripe bananas
¼ tsp. vanilla extract
1/16 tsp. almond extract
1/3 cup raw brown sugar
1 cup brown rice flour
½ cup chickpea flour
¾ tsp. baking powder
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch cinnamon
¼ – ½ cup soy creamer (or non-dairy milk)
Vegetable oil for frying
Organic Vegan powdered sugar, for garnish

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How to Prepare Banana Beignets [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Mash the bananas in a large bowl. Add the almond and vanilla extracts. Add the sugar and mix well.
In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, nutmeg and cinnamon. Combine the banana mixture with
the flour mixture. Mix well.
Add the soy creamer, mixing, until the batter is smooth and thick. Use as much creamer as you need to get the consistency of waffle batter. Let the batter rest while you heat the oil.
Heat 2 – 3 inches of oil in a large saucepan. If you are measuring the temperature, it should be 350 degrees (I just stick a wooden spoon into the pot and see if bubbles form around it).
Using a spoon, drop heaping amounts of batter into the oil. Let cook until golden brown, turning to cook on all sides. When done, remove beignet from the oil and drain on paper towels or a cooling rack. Fry them in small batches so the oil stays hot. If the oil gets too hot, reduce the heat.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.

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