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Banana Bread Donuts

These banana bread donuts are baked to a golden brown, with a tender and moist crumb resembling banana bread. The recipe combines mashed ripe bananas, flour, sugar, and baking powder, resulting in small, round donuts with a subtle sweetness and a light glaze. They are ideal for a quick breakfast or sweet snack, showcasing a soft texture and flavorful banana aroma.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • Ripe bananas: Provide sweetness and moisture
  • All-purpose flour: Gives structure
  • Baking soda: Helps the donuts rise
  • Salt: Balances sweetness
  • Brown sugar: Adds depth and moisture
  • Egg: Binds the batter
  • Melted butter or oil: Adds richness
  • Milk or yogurt: Keeps donuts soft
  • Vanilla extract: Adds warmth
  • Optional cinnamon: Enhances banana flavor

Equipment

  • Donut pan: Standard size works best
  • Mixing bowls: For wet and dry ingredients
  • Whisk or fork: For mixing
  • Spatula: For folding batter
  • Spoon or piping bag: For filling the pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven: Set to 350°F (175°C)
  2. Prepare pan: Grease donut pan well
  3. Mash bananas: Until mostly smooth
  4. Mix wet ingredients: Combine bananas, sugar, egg, butter, milk, and vanilla
  5. Mix dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon
  6. Combine: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet
  7. Fill pan: Spoon or pipe batter into donut wells
  8. Bake: Until set and lightly golden
  9. Cool: Let rest before removing from pan