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Banana Puff puff

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Author: Imma Published:10/24/2014Updated:4/02/2021
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Soft and chewy banana puff puff – quite tasty too!

Banana Puff Puff

I don’t know of a single West African- my self included who does not dig puff-puff- they are the quintessential African snack – cheap and filling.   When you’re at home in your own country, there are some foods that may not feel like an incredibly important meal to you because it’s shared with everyone around you. Not to talk of the fact that it is available at every street corner imaginable -anytime of the day: morning, night, afternoon and/or in between.  

Away from home, however, these foods that seem unimportant, can take on an importance in your home and your eating habits like they never had before…. Until you eat them, you can never feel satiated.

Banana Puff puff

This deep fried dough is one of those foods.   I try not to crave this as much but truth be told before my blogging days I use to make these on most weekends and every opportunity I got, but now, not so much-thank goodness! Because it starts as a breakfast food and by the time I know it. I have had it for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  

Banana Puff Puff

My only gripe with puff puff is that I get bored with it. Let ‘s just say I am one of those adventurous foodies. I have to try out different flavors. This is a new one for me.   If you are like me and are up for it, here is another puff puff that you can make with bananas, with a little bit of jolt from nutmeg. This one is chewy, stays soft and quite tasty too!  

If you are a puff puff fanatic rejoice! I do have about 6 different variety of puff puff with more to come. Just click on the puff puff name and you can start dancing with joy! Go easy on the puff puff they are not figure friendly.

Enjoy!

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Banana Puff puff

Soft and chewy banana puff puff. Quite tasty too!
4.93 from 13 votes
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 30 mins
African
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240ml) warm water
  • 2 ¼ teaspoon(7grams) active dry yeast 1 packet
  • ¼ - ½ cup(50- 100grams) sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large bananas mashed about 1-1/4 cup
  • 3 cups (360grams) flour
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • Oil for deep-frying

Instructions

  • In a large bowl add the warm water, salt, sugar, and yeast. Set aside for 5 minutes
  • Then add mashed bananas and mix with a wooden spoon or hands preferably, followed by flour, and nutmeg. Mix well until flour and bananas have been fully incorporated.
  • Set the mixture in a warm area and let it rise and double in size -approximately 1- 2 hours
  • In a large, sauce pan pour vegetable oil, until it is at least 3 inches (or about 5 centimeters) high (too little will result in flatter balls), and place on medium heat until oil is 375 degrees.
  • The dough is going to be sticky so use your hands to grab a little bit of mixture at time and drop in the oil or use a spoon to spoon up the batter, and another spoon or spatula to drop it in the oil, sort of in the shape of a ball. Do not overcrowd the pan.
  • Do so in batch
  • Fry for a few minutes until the bottom side is golden brown.
  • Turn the ball over and fry for a few more minutes until the other side is golden brown.
  • Use a large spoon or something like that to take it out of the oil.
  • I usually place them on napkins right away to

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 550kcal (28%)| Carbohydrates: 99g (33%)| Protein: 12g (24%)| Fat: 1g (2%)| Sodium: 392mg (17%)| Potassium: 267mg (8%)| Fiber: 4g (17%)| Sugar: 5g (6%)| Vitamin A: 25IU (1%)| Vitamin C: 3.4mg (4%)| Calcium: 20mg (2%)| Iron: 5.6mg (31%)
Author: Imma
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: African
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Nutrition Facts
Banana Puff puff
Amount Per Serving
Calories 550 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Sodium 392mg17%
Potassium 267mg8%
Carbohydrates 99g33%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 25IU1%
Vitamin C 3.4mg4%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 5.6mg31%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  1. Regina says

    Posted on 10/13 at 7:07PM

    Just tried this recipe today!!! Love it!!

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 10/15 at 7:57PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. DORCAS says

    Posted on 7/14 at 4:26AM

    Thanks for sharing, pls can I blend the banana instead of mashing it?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 7/14 at 4:01PM

      Yes you sure can.

      Reply
  3. Gee says

    Posted on 5/14 at 1:28AM

    Hi, please what kind of sauce did you use to eat the banana puff puff in the video? Thanks

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 5/14 at 5:50AM

      Hello Gee! The sauce is African pepper sauce https://www.africanbites.com/african-pepper-sauce/. Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Dana says

    Posted on 2/21 at 4:52PM

    Can you freeze batter? Or is it better to fry and then freeze them?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 2/22 at 4:51AM

      It’s best to fry, let it cool and freeze . Reheat in the oven at 300 Degrees F , until heated through.

      Reply
    • Abiola says

      Posted on 5/13 at 10:14PM

      5 stars
      I just made this and I had to hurry back to drop a 5star rating and comment. The sweetness was balanced for me at 80g and the banana flavor will blow you mind. You cannot stop at one, this will awaken your taste buds. Delish ❤

      Reply
      • Mar says

        Posted on 10/3 at 5:27AM

        Hi can I omit the yeast?

      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 10/3 at 7:26AM

        Yes you can. However, you have to use a rising agent – like baking powder. If not your puff puff would be tough.

      • Mar says

        Posted on 10/18 at 3:10PM

        5 stars
        Thank you. Also wanted to ask how do u keep the ball shapes. As I have attempted many times and mine it starts to spread whilst in the oil and then I also notice little holes which takes in oil. I have even tried two teaspoons but I never manage to get it round or expand so much that it has a tail end . Please can u advice. And also really love your recipes you are amazing thank u.

      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 10/18 at 3:18PM

        Thanks. I think your issue might be the oil. There is not enough oil in your fry pan. Make sure it is at least 3-4 inches deep. Hope this helps .

  5. Gite says

    Posted on 2/7 at 12:26PM

    Can one use wholewheat flour for a healthier puf puf and use an air fryer instead the regular deep frying?

    Reply
    • Shanice says

      Posted on 12/7 at 6:02PM

      4 stars
      I used whole wheat flour and all purpose flour to see the difference. Whole wheat flour makes the puff puff more dense and less banana-ish. I give 5 stars for the recipe. But if using wheat flour use less than 3 cups.

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 12/8 at 3:29PM

        Thanks for taking time out to share this .

  6. Ycliffe says

    Posted on 1/29 at 11:08AM

    Which flour is used here/

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 1/29 at 1:52PM

      All purpose flour .

      Reply
      • Meme says

        Posted on 4/10 at 2:06AM

        Thank u for the recipe.will give a try

      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 4/10 at 5:27AM

        Do let me know how it works out . Thanks

  7. Morgiane says

    Posted on 1/18 at 7:17AM

    5 stars
    Thanks for the metrics indications.

    Reply
  8. Kemi says

    Posted on 11/29 at 3:44PM

    5 stars
    First time making these and my kids and neighbors kids loved it! I will be making this on more than just holidays since its so quick and easy! Thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 11/29 at 11:50PM

      You’re welcome. So happy you love this as much as I do.

      Reply
  9. Chidi says

    Posted on 11/1 at 4:37AM

    I always look out for your recipes, thank you for sharing
    You are amazing

    Reply
    • Imma says

      Posted on 11/1 at 9:49AM

      Thank YOU for reading them and looking out for them 🙂

      Reply
  10. Colette says

    Posted on 10/10 at 10:51AM

    Hello, j’ai essaye votre recette et elle est vraiment tres facile. J’ai juste pas reussi mes beignets, en effet ma pate n’a pas gonfle et mes beignets ont durci apres un certain temps. Qu’est ce que j’ai bien pu faire?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 10/15 at 9:09PM

      Salut Colette, Le problème semble être la levure. Assurez-vous que votre levure est active et que la pâte double de taille avant la
      friture

      Reply
  11. Indra says

    Posted on 7/7 at 12:47PM

    Looks delicious! Can you do a video on how you drop the batter in the oil? It fascinated me!!

    Reply
  12. Sibo says

    Posted on 6/23 at 6:11PM

    5 stars
    Hello can make puff puff with plantain

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 6/23 at 8:02PM

      Yes, you can.

      Reply
  13. Yvonne says

    Posted on 6/20 at 8:38AM

    Can I bake it instead of deep frying in oil? How many minutes,? What’s the temp?

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 6/21 at 2:10AM

      Hi. Yvonee. Puff puffs are best made when deep fried.

      Reply
  14. Adeola says

    Posted on 5/27 at 12:53AM

    Hi Imma,
    Thanks for the recipe. Am going to try it out. My question is in the list of ingredients, u gave 50 – 100 grams of sugar, can you pls give a precise measurement ( amount of sugar) to use. Thanks

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 5/27 at 6:33PM

      Hi, Adeola. You may start with 50 g of sugar and adjust depending on the ripeness of your bananas or your preferred sweetness.

      Reply
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