Banana Donuts (Printable)
Tender banana donuts baked golden, with cinnamon and optional vanilla glaze—great for breakfast or dessert.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 1/2 cup milk
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Optional Glaze
12 - 1 cup powdered sugar
13 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
14 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a nonstick donut pan.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, milk, eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
04 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing for optimal texture.
05 - Transfer batter to a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with a snipped corner, and pipe into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until donuts are golden and tops spring back when lightly pressed.
07 - Remove pan from oven and cool donuts in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer donuts to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
08 - For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Dip cooled donuts into the glaze and set back on the rack for a few minutes to allow the glaze to firm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The donuts are baked not fried so you get the texture you crave with less mess and guilt
- It’s the perfect way to use up those overripe bananas you forgot about
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- Prying donuts out of the pan too soon will leave you with broken hearts and broken rings
- Overmixing the batter transforms tender donuts into hockey pucks—so gentle is key
03 -
- Using super ripe bananas with black spots brings unmatched sweetness and flavor
- Piping the batter instead of spooning ensures an even, bakery-style ring every time