Description
These homemade Banana Donuts feature a moist and fluffy texture enhanced by ripe bananas and a touch of cinnamon glaze. Perfectly baked, they offer a delightful balance of sweetness and warm spice, ideal for breakfast or a comforting snack.
Ingredients
Banana Donuts
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 3 Tablespoons (40 ml) neutral oil (sunflower, canola, or grapeseed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon milk (regular or dairy free)
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (200 g) overripe bananas, mashed (about 2 medium bananas)
Cinnamon Glaze
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar (icing sugar)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons (31 ml) milk of choice (regular or vegan)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your donut pans with cooking spray to ensure non-stick donuts. This recipe yields approximately 10 to 12 donuts.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until fully combined. Next, add the mashed bananas, egg, and milk, mixing until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt into the wet ingredients. Gently fold everything together until just combined. Be careful not to over mix to keep the donuts light and fluffy.
- Fill Donut Pan: Transfer the batter into a zip-top bag, cut off a corner, and pipe the batter into the donut pan cavities, filling them about halfway to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 14 minutes, or until the donuts spring back when lightly pressed. Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Place a baking sheet or parchment paper underneath to catch glaze drips.
- Prepare Cinnamon Glaze: In a shallow wide bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy. For a thicker glaze, double the ingredients and dip twice.
- Glaze Donuts: Dip each cooled donut upside down into the cinnamon glaze, covering the top evenly. Place back on the wire rack to let the glaze set. If applying a thicker glaze, wait for the first layer to set before dipping again.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- To avoid overmixing, fold dry ingredients gently just until incorporated.
- The glaze thickness can be adjusted by altering the amount of milk; less milk makes thicker glaze.
- Donuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- For a dairy-free option, use plant-based milk and ensure powdered sugar is vegan-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
