Banana Donuts Moist Fluffy (Printable)
Moist, cake-like banana donuts with cinnamon and vanilla, baked golden, ideal for breakfast or a sweet snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 2 medium ripe bananas, 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
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a nonstick donut pan to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk mashed bananas with milk, eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
03 - Sift all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt into a separate bowl and mix well.
04 - Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture, stirring only until just combined; avoid overmixing to maintain a light texture.
05 - Transfer batter into a piping bag or resealable plastic bag with a snipped corner and pipe into prepared donut pans, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until donuts are golden and tops spring back when lightly pressed.
07 - Remove from oven and allow donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, 2 to 3 tablespoons milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Dip cooled donuts into glaze and allow to set for several minutes before serving.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- They come together in a flash—no oily mess, just irresistible banana aroma and fluffy centers.
- Baking donuts means you get all the treat with far less guilt, and they’re shockingly good still warm from the pan.
02 -
- Overmixing guarantees dense donuts—fold just until you can’t see flour streaks and back away.
- Trying to pry the donuts out of a hot pan leads to heartbreak—patience is your friend for perfect rounds.
03 -
- Room-temperature ingredients blend quicker and make for fluffier donuts every time.
- For extra bakery charm, add another pinch of cinnamon or a bit of nutmeg right into the batter.