Moist Banana Donuts (Printable)
Golden, fluffy banana donuts made with ripe bananas and cinnamon, finished with a simple vanilla glaze.
# What You Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 2 medium ripe bananas, thoroughly mashed
02 - 1/2 cup whole 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 whole milk
14 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat 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 fully incorporated and smooth.
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 until just combined to avoid overmixing.
05 - Spoon the batter into a piping bag or resealable plastic bag with the corner cut off. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until donuts are golden and tops spring back when lightly pressed.
07 - Remove from oven and allow donuts to rest in the pan for 5 minutes. Carefully transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
08 - For the glaze, whisk the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Dip each cooled donut into the glaze and set aside for a few minutes to allow the glaze to set.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The texture is so airy and tender that every bite feels like a treat you don't have to share—unless you want to.
- It uses up those spotty bananas you meant to eat, transforming them into something truly irresistible.
02 -
- The first time I overmixed the batter my donuts turned out dense—just fold until barely combined, even if you doubt it.
- Letting donuts cool slightly in the pan prevents them from breaking apart; too eager and you might end up with donut crumbles.
03 -
- Always let your eggs and milk reach room temperature for extra fluffy donuts.
- A piping bag (or even a zip bag) makes filling the molds easy, tidy, and oddly satisfying.