Moist Banana Donuts (Printable)
Baked banana donuts with ripe banana flavor, soft crumb, and a simple vanilla glaze option.
# What You 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
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a nonstick donut pan with oil or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, milk, eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until a smooth mixture forms.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
04 - Gently fold dry ingredients into the banana mixture, stirring only until just combined to avoid overmixing.
05 - Transfer batter to a piping bag or resealable plastic bag with a snipped corner and pipe into the prepared pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden and tops spring back when lightly pressed.
07 - Remove from oven and allow donuts to rest in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Dip each cooled donut and let glaze set before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They come out irresistibly soft with a golden finish even if you’re not a donut pro.
- Baking instead of frying means your kitchen stays clean and you can enjoy them guilt free.
02 -
- Overmixing the batter leads to dense donuts, which I discovered after my first impatient attempt.
- Piping the batter instead of spooning creates perfectly round donuts; skip this and the shapes get wild.
03 -
- Use bananas with plenty of brown spots—which always lend deeper flavor and natural sweetness.
- A light hand when mixing ensures a cake like, tender crumb that never feels tough.