Banana Lumpia
Banana Lumpia is a delightful Filipino dessert that features ripe bananas wrapped in crispy spring roll wrappers, then fried to golden perfection. Each bite reveals a sweet, caramelized filling that’s as comforting as it is delicious, making it the perfect treat for any occasion. Serve them warm with a scoop of ice cream or your favorite dipping sauce for an unforgettable dessert experience. This easy-to-follow recipe will have your family and friends coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas (medium, peeled and halved)
- 10 spring roll wrappers
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and slice the bananas into halves or thirds.
- Sprinkle brown sugar over the banana pieces and let sit for a few minutes.
- Lay a spring roll wrapper on a clean surface, place a piece of banana in the center, fold the sides over, and roll tightly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to about 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the wrapped bananas until golden brown, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lumpia (36g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, mix cinnamon into the brown sugar before sprinkling it on the bananas. Experiment by adding chocolate chips or shredded coconut inside the wrappers for variety.