Bananas wrapped in flour tortillas, then fried and rolled in cinnamon sugar. I know, NOT a churro. But it tastes like a banana-filled churro, spot on. And then there’s the Chocolate Peanut Butter dipping sauce, so really I’m not even sure why you’re complaining.Â
One time a few years ago my friend Sarah and I were chatting about our workout routines. I was like, “Sometimes I run!” (vague, much?) and she was like, “I love to go to my spinning class twice a week!”
I had never heard of a spinning class, and I’m being serious when I tell you that I was picturing a group of grown women spinning around until they got dizzy. Arms spread out wide, maybe? Tucked tight?
And then what? Collapse into laughter like kids, while the class instructor  yells at them to keep spinning? Learn the spotting thing that ballerina’s do so they don’t get dizzy pirouetting? Do they take turns, watching each other and competing to see who can spin the fastest? Does this really burn that many calories?? Questions I had to ponder for much too long, because I was too embarrassed to ask her for details.
Now I know what spinning is, I swear. And for those wondering, it’s a biking class. I think. Sounds like something that would kick my butt. I think I’ll stick with traditional spinning. Charlotte prefers that anyway:
She had her first dance class ever today!! I could not stop grinning watching her. Yes, I was the annoying parent sneaking my phone around the corner to get a picture. Worth it.
Okay, so these “churros.” I know, not churros, don’t hate! But I swear they taste like a churro with a banana on the inside. I originally had the idea for a dessert egg roll, so first I tried frying these with egg roll wrappers. Gross! I don’t know if I just wasn’t frying them long enough or what, but they were not good. Tortillas are so much easier to wrap around a banana, not to mention crunchier.
I tried out a RIDICULOUS number of versions of these and finally landed on something simple: a banana wrapped in a tortilla and fried, then rolled in cinnamon-sugar. Easy peasy. And SO GOOD. Don’t be scared of the frying part. It really doesn’t take too long.
These would be perfect to have while watching the Super Bowl! Or even dessert for Valentine’s Day, see the strawberries even look like hearts. I like these warm, but they are also killer served room temperature.
Do you guys give up? Or are you thirsty for more?
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Banana Churros with Chocolate Peanut Butter Sauce
Ingredients
For the banana churros:
- peanut oil, for frying
- 2 bananas
- 8 small flour tortillas*
- toothpicks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the sauce:
- 1 cup cream
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- big pinch salt
- strawberries, to garnish
Instructions
- In a high-sided skillet, add the peanut oil. Turn the burner on to medium and heat for at least 5 minutes.
- Slice the bananas in half, then slice lengthwise. You should have 8 banana quarters.
- Tightly roll each banana in a tortilla and secure with toothpicks (see photos).
- In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Dump it onto a large plate. Line another large plate with paper towels.
- Test the oil by adding a small scrap of tortilla. If it immediately starts to bubble, the oil is ready.
- Add the wrapped bananas 4 at a time. Fry for 1 minute, then flip and fry for one more minute, or until light brown.
- Remove the churros to the paper-towel lined plate, but only for a few seconds. Transfer them soon after to the cinnamon-sugar mixture and coat the churros well. Remove the toothpicks.
- Repeat with the remaining bananas.
- To make the chocolate sauce: Add 1 cup cream to a medium size microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute, stir, then microwave for 1 more minute, or until the cream starts to bubble on the edges.
- Immediately add the chocolate chips and peanut butter to the cream. Let sit for about 1 minute, then use a whisk to stir until it is smooth. Add a big pinch of salt and combine. (If you don't like peanut butter, add 2 tablespoons butter instead.)
- Dip the churros in the sauce and garnish with strawberries.
Notes
Nutrition
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Get out of town with these! They look amazing. That sauce. Gah. I’m dying. I would eat them all and then have to do two spinning classes to burn them off!
Yum! This is so diet friendly Karen! My kinda treat :)
Hahaha! Yes, these are only 90 calories each! :) :)
But really though, why is spin even called spin? Can’t we call it intense biking or something? While on the subject of names, you can call these whatever you want and I’d gladly take one down. Probably more like two, let’s be real :-) Pinned!
Right Michelle? Maybe they should just start saying that they are hardcore bikers :) I eat these 2 at a time, always.
I think i’ll just pour the choc pb sauce in a cup and drink it. Another good way to test if oil is hot enough is to stick the bottom of a wooden spoon into the oil. If bubbles form around the spoon it’s ready.
I caught Eric eating this leftover sauce with a spoon tonight. That’s a good idea with the spoon!
The food looks amazing. Let’s make and eat it when we come! But Charlotte . . . .there are no words.
Isn’t she the best??
What a fun dessert! Pretty sure my family would go crazy for these.
Mine sure did! Thanks Lori!
The best dessert ever!! I want 10. And I hate spinning, lol!
I’ve still never been Dorothy! I need to try it out, though I’m pretty sure I’ll hate it too :)
This is hilarious – spinning! You know, just SPINNING around. I love your stories. I feel like I am living a parallel life. My 3-year old daughter started ballet last week. Cuteness with a capital C.
Yep…this pretty much makes me want to be a fatty for the rest of the month. And I don’t even care. They look awesome.
Ok, that is too funny Karen! I bet that type of spinning class would make you might dizzy. And how cute is Charlotte at her first dance class? That is just the best. Glad you snapped that picture of her. These churros sound amazing! And I love the sound of that peanut butter chocolate sauce.
Fun spin on a traditional churro. As always, beautiful photography.
Shut up! I am literally dying to reach through my screen and grab one of those!!! Bananas? Covered in cinnamon sugar!! I will be dreaming of these tonight.
Oh my, they look just amazing! my kids would eat these all up, pinned!
i don’t exercise that much these days, don’t worry. But maybe I’ll make an exception to lift the deep fryer down from my pantry. It’s gotta weigh at least five pounds right? Also: Charlotte in dance class = heart melted.
Oh my Gosh. That first photo with all the drippy chocolate is seriously killing me! I don’t care that these technically aren’t churros—Seriously ALL my favorite things are in these and I need!