Banana Donuts Moist & Fluffy (Printable)
Golden, moist banana donuts with cinnamon and an optional vanilla glaze; quick to mix, pipe, bake, and enjoy.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a nonstick donut pan with oil or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly whisk together the mashed bananas, milk, eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt to ensure even distribution.
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 into a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with one corner snipped. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold about three-quarters full.
06 - Place the pan in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the donuts are golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed.
07 - Remove the baked donuts from the oven. Allow them to rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - To make the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until perfectly smooth. Dip cooled donuts into the glaze and set them aside for a few minutes until the glaze sets.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- They turn almost-forgotten bananas into a treat that tastes like bakery magic at home.
- There's a certain joy in biting into a fluffy donut that's both easy to make and feels like a secret indulgence.
02 -
- Once, I rushed and overmixed the batter—the donuts came out dense and heavy so always mix just until combined.
- Sifting the dry ingredients actually makes a difference; your donuts will be lighter than clouds if you don’t skip it.
03 -
- Brushing the warm donuts with a bit of melted butter before glazing gives them that classic bakery shine and flavor.
- A squeeze of lemon in the glaze adds subtle brightness that makes the banana pop.