Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Banana Bread Donuts—a moist and sweet twist on the classic banana bread recipe! Perfect for breakfast or a snack, these easy-to-make donuts are packed with the rich flavor of ripe bananas. Ready in just 22 minutes, you can enjoy these delightful treats warm from the oven, topped with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 large banana)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup melted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
1/4 cup milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping (Optional):
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan or lightly spray with non-stick spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, brown sugar, melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Spoon or pipe the batter into the donut pan, filling each mold about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For the topping, mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Brush the donuts lightly with melted butter, then dip each donut in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil and almond milk.
To keep the donuts tender, avoid overmixing the batter.
Ripe bananas with brown spots yield the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 donuts
- Calories: 180 kcal per donut