Moist Fluffy Banana Donuts (Printable Version)
Golden, moist banana donuts with a soft, cake-like crumb—ready in 30 minutes and 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
# Directions:
01 - Set oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a nonstick donut pan to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk mashed bananas, milk, eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until fully blended and smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
04 - Carefully fold the dry mixture into the banana mixture, mixing just until ingredients are incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
05 - Transfer batter to a piping bag or resealable plastic bag with a corner cut off. Pipe batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold approximately three-quarters full.
06 - Place pan in oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until donuts are golden and tops spring back when lightly touched.
07 - Remove pan from oven and let donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Dip fully cooled donuts into glaze, then set aside until glaze firms up.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- This donut recipe lets you transform spotted bananas into breakfast magic in under 30 minutes.
- It gives you that bakery-fresh donut feel without hours of rising or fussing with hot oil.
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- If you overmix the batter, the donuts come out dense—not the fluffy treat you want.
- Letting the donuts cool before glazing is key, or the icing will slide off and pool underneath.
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- Mash the bananas until nearly smooth—a few lumps are good, but chunks can weigh down the batter.
- Use a scale for the flour if possible; a little too much can dry out your donuts instantly.