Banana Donuts (Printable Version)
Fluffy banana donuts baked golden with cinnamon and vanilla glaze; quick, sweet breakfast or dessert.
# What You Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 1/2 cup whole 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 whole milk
14 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a nonstick donut pan.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, milk, eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until thoroughly blended and smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
04 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until fully combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender texture.
05 - Transfer the batter into a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with the corner trimmed. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold approximately three-quarters full.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown and the tops spring back when lightly pressed.
07 - Remove pan from the oven and let donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer donuts to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until completely smooth.
09 - Dip cooled donuts into the glaze and let them rest until the glaze sets before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They taste like your favorite banana bread, just in an even more snackable donut shape.
- This method skips frying and keeps everything mess-free and approachable, even on a busy morning.
02 -
- Overmixing the batter can make the donuts tough instead of airy and tender.
- Allowing the donuts to rest in the pan makes them much easier to remove without breaking.
03 -
- If your bananas aren't fully ripe, roast them in their skins at 300°F for 15 minutes to bring out their sweetness.
- Piping the batter into the molds gives smoother, classic donut edges for less mess and more even baking.