Banana Donuts Moist Fluffy (Printable)
Tender, cake-like banana donuts baked until golden, scented with cinnamon and vanilla — ready in about 30 minutes.
# 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a nonstick donut pan to ensure easy release.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, milk, eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents.
04 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
05 - Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped. Pipe batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until donuts are golden and tops spring back when gently pressed.
07 - Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
08 - In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Dip cooled donuts into the glaze and let set before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It's shockingly easy—no frying, hardly any mess, just a few bowls and a donut pan between you and fluffy banana perfection.
- The combination of soft banana and warm cinnamon makes each bite taste like a fresh, cozy secret.
02 -
- Once, in my impatience, I tried prying out the donuts too early and lost a couple to breakage; patience is key here.
- Discovering that overmixing the batter toughens the donuts was a game changer—stir just enough.
03 -
- If you have speckled, extra-ripe bananas, embrace them—they make the donuts incredibly moist and sweet.
- Spritz the pan generously even if it's labeled nonstick—your donuts will release with zero drama.