Baked Banana Bread Donuts (Printable)
Tender baked banana donuts with cinnamon and nutmeg, baked to golden perfection.
# Ingredient List:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 2 ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2/3 cup light brown sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1/4 cup whole milk
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 cinnamon
11 - 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
12 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Optional Topping
13 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
14 - 1–2 tablespoons milk
15 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 12-cavity donut pan with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Whisk in the melted butter and brown sugar until well combined and creamy.
03 - Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
04 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly distributed.
05 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula. Mix until just combined—do not overmix as this will make the donuts tough.
06 - Spoon or pipe the batter evenly into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full to allow for rising.
07 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a donut comes out clean and the tops are lightly golden.
08 - Remove from the oven and let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
09 - In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, 1–2 tablespoons milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust milk consistency as needed. Drizzle or dip cooled donuts in glaze.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They taste exactly like the banana bread you love but in an adorable handheld form
- The baked version means way less mess than frying and they still turn out incredibly tender
02 -
- Don't be tempted to use less than perfectly ripe bananas. The natural sweetness and moisture content are what make these donuts exceptional.
- Letting the batter rest for about 10 minutes before baking helps the flour hydrate fully and results in an even better texture.
03 -
- If you don't have a donut pan, a muffin tin works perfectly. Just adjust the baking time to 14 to 16 minutes.
- Room temperature ingredients incorporate more evenly and create a consistent texture throughout each donut.