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Banana Empanadas

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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated May 11, 2022
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You might usually picture empanadas as savory, but these Spanish-inspired dessert empanadas show just how good they can be sweet! Pillsbury™ Honey Butter Biscuits make the perfect vehicle for a warm banana filling in this Banana Empanadas recipe. Drizzle with chocolate fudge topping and sprinkle with coconut flakes for an impressive presentation.

Banana Empanadas

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Ingredients 5
  • Servings 10
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Ingredients

  • 2 cans (6 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Flaky Layers Honey Butter Biscuits (5 Count)
  • 2 ripe medium bananas, sliced (25 slices each)
  • 1/3 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/3 cup chocolate fudge topping, heated
  • Additional coconut, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray. Separate dough into 10 biscuits. Press or roll each to form 5-inch round. Place on cookie sheet.
  • Step 
    2
    Place 5 banana slices on center of each round; top each with 1 1/2 teaspoons coconut. Fold dough in half over filling; press with fork to seal.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake 10 to 14 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Step 
    4
    Place on individual serving plates; drizzle with warm topping. Sprinkle with additional coconut. Serve warm.

Nutrition

170 Calories
6g Total Fat
2g Protein
27g Total Carbohydrate
11g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Empanada
Calories
170
Calories from Fat
50
Total Fat
6g
9%
Saturated Fat
3g
14%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
400mg
17%
Potassium
120mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
27g
9%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
11g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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