Banana Donuts, Moist & Fluffy (Printable)
Golden, fluffy banana donuts with a tender crumb and optional vanilla glaze—ideal for breakfast or a sweet treat.
# 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 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a nonstick donut pan to prevent sticking.
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 well-blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
04 - Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix to preserve a tender crumb.
05 - Transfer batter into a piping bag or a large resealable plastic bag with the corner cut off. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the donuts are golden and the tops spring back when gently pressed.
07 - Remove the pan from the oven. Allow donuts to rest in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze and set aside for several minutes for the glaze to set.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- These bake up soft and cake-like—no deep-frying but all the fun.
- The banana flavor is gentle, never overpowering, making them perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
02 -
- Overmixing the batter makes donuts tough instead of tender—fold with a gentle hand.
- Letting the donuts cool for a few minutes in the pan prevents sticking, but don’t leave them too long or the bottoms will steam.
03 -
- The wire rack is your secret friend—never glaze hot donuts or the icing melts right off.
- Mixing in a touch of lemon zest can brighten the flavor if you want something lighter.