Banana Lumpia
Bananas are coated with brown sugar and wrapped in lumpia wrappers. They are then deep-fried until golden brown.
The result is a sweet dessert that can be served hot or cold.
Some sugar may leak out while the lumpia are cooling.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 1, 2026Share
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Description
Bananas are coated with brown sugar and wrapped in lumpia wrappers. They are then deep-fried until golden brown.
The result is a sweet dessert that can be served hot or cold.
Some sugar may leak out while the lumpia are cooling.
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Ingredients 5
oil for deep frying
0.25 cup brown sugar, or as needed
6 large bananas, halved crosswise and then lengthwise
24 lumpia wrappers, defrosted
1 tablespoon water, or as needed
Instructions
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1
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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2
Roll each banana quarter in 0.25 cup brown sugar until coated. Wrap a lumpia wrapper around each coated banana, sealing the last edge to the roll using a spoon or your finger dipped in 1 tablespoon water. Repeat with the remaining 6 bananas and 24 wrappers.
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3
Fry lumpia in the hot oil in batches until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer cooked lumpia to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 275 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 12g
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Saturated Fat 2g
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Cholesterol 2mg
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Sodium 140mg
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Total Carbohydrate 42g
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Dietary Fiber 3g
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Protein 4g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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