Sugar-Free Nigerian Puff-Puff
Discover a healthier spin on a beloved West African treat with this Sugar-Free Nigerian Puff-Puff recipe! By replacing sugar with naturally sweet ripe bananas, this guilt-free version retains the golden, crispy exterior and soft, airy interior that make puff-puff so irresistible. Perfectly flavored with a hint of nutmeg and vanilla, these fried dough balls are an easy, crowd-pleasing snack or breakfast option. The batter is quick to prepare and requires just a short rise before frying to golden perfection. Whether you’re craving a traditional taste with a modern twist or seeking a no-sugar-added indulgence, this puff-puff recipe is sure to delight your taste buds while keeping things wholesome. Serve warm and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 2 large Ripe bananas
- 7 grams Active dry yeast
- 150 milliliters Warm water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 liter Vegetable oil
Instructions
Peel and mash the ripe bananas in a medium-sized bowl using a fork or potato masher until smooth.
In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in the warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating that the yeast is active.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and ground nutmeg. Mix well to distribute the dry ingredients evenly.
Add the mashed bananas, dissolved yeast mixture, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix together until a smooth, thick batter forms. The consistency should be similar to a thick pancake batter.
Cover the mixing bowl with a clean cloth or plastic wrap and let the batter rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium heat. The oil should be deep enough to allow the puff-puff to float while frying.
Once the oil is hot, use a tablespoon to scoop small amounts of the batter into the hot oil. Fry the puff-puff in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and fully cooked inside.
Remove the fried puff-puff from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Repeat the frying process with the remaining batter.
Serve warm as a delightful snack or breakfast option, enjoying the natural sweetness from the ripe bananas.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8766 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 887.5 g | 1138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 126.9 g | 635% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 568.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1191 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 256.8 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.3 g | ||
| Protein | 31.6 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 1394 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
