Banana Empanadas
Prep time: 10
Cook time: 15
Serve count: 4
Ingredients
1 pack Best Choice Pie Crusts
2 ripe bananas
2 tbsp Best Choice Brown Sugar
1/2 tsp Best Choice Ground Cinnamon
1 Best Choice Egg (for egg wash)
2 tbsp Best Choice Unsalted Butter (melted)
2 tbsp Best Choice Powdered Sugar
1/2 tsp Best Choice Ground Cinnamon
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mash the bananas with the brown sugar and cinnamon until soft and full combined.
- Roll out the pie crust and cut into 4-inch circles (use a bowl or large cup).
- Add 1 tbsp of the banana filling in the center of each circle.
- Fold the pie crust in half, seal the edges with a fork, and brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the empanadas for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the empanadas are baking, melt the butter and combine the powdered sugar and cinnamon together for the topping.
- While the empanadas are warm, brush the tops with the melted butter and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mix on top.
- Enjoy by themselves or serve warm with a scoop of Best Choice Vanilla Ice Cream and a drizzle with Best Choice Chocolate Syrup.