Banana Donuts, Moist & Fluffy (Printable Version)
Golden-baked, fluffy banana donuts with cinnamon and a simple glaze—easy, quick, and ideal for breakfast or dessert.
# 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
# Directions:
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 the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
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, mixing only until just combined to preserve a tender texture. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with a snipped corner. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity approximately three-quarters full.
06 - Place the pan in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the donuts are golden and the tops spring back lightly when pressed.
07 - Remove the donuts from the oven and let them rest in the pan for 5 minutes. Carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Dip cooled donuts into the glaze and allow to set before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Whenever you crave something baked but not overly sweet, these donuts satisfy and disappear fast.
- The cake-like fluffiness and banana flavor win over kids and grownups alike—they’re a family standby after just one try.
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- I learned (the hard way) that pulling them out too early leads to sticky middles that just won’t set.
- Switching to a piping bag from spooning batter made for infinitely more donut-like results—no more lopsided blobs.
03 -
- Always taste your banana mash before adding—it should be sweet and fragrant for the best flavor outcome.
- If you want bakery-style donuts, use a metal donut pan and avoid dark-colored pans that can over-brown the edges.