HOW TO MAKE AN EASY HAITIAN BEIGNETS RECIPE || Janies's Sweets

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a unique flavor and is plant-based.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor.

Crush 5 overripe bananas in a bowl using a whisk until liquidy.

Add granulated sugar to the crushed bananas and whisk until incorporated.

Combine grated nutmeg and baking powder with all-purpose flour in a separate bowl.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until incorporated.

Add milk (regular or carnation) to the mixture.

Add 2 eggs one at a time, beating them into the mixture.

Add about a tablespoon of vanilla extract to the mixture.

Set the batter aside and heat vegetable oil in a pan.

Test the oil temperature by dropping a small piece of batter into it.

Spoon the batter into the hot oil, shaping it as desired.

Cook until the first side is golden brown, then flip and cook the other side.

Remove the beignets from the oil and place them on paper towels to soak up excess oil.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

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