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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: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for glaze
  • 1 tablespoon milk for glaze

Equipment

  • Donut pan
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease the donut pan with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth with a fork or potato masher, ensuring there are minimal lumps.
    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  3. Add the melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and milk to the mashed bananas. Whisk until well combined and the mixture is smooth.
    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold these dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full. Smooth the tops with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the donuts are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Mix powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon of milk until smooth and drizzle over the cooled donuts for a simple glaze. Let the glaze set before serving.
    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour