Banana Donuts Moist & Fluffy (Printable)
Moist banana donuts baked to golden perfection with a tender, cake-like crumb and optional vanilla glaze.
# What You Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 2 medium ripe bananas, thoroughly 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
# How To Make It:
01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F and lightly grease a nonstick donut pan to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk mashed bananas, milk, eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is fully smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
04 - Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet components until just combined, avoiding overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
05 - Transfer the batter into a piping bag or resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped. Pipe the batter into each donut mold, filling each about three-quarters full.
06 - Place pan in preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until donuts are golden and tops spring back when pressed lightly.
07 - Remove pan from oven. Allow donuts to rest in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - In a medium bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Dip cooled donuts into glaze and allow to set before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- No splattering oil or mess—just pure banana bliss in every bite, straight from your oven.
- It’s hard to beat a treat that works for both breakfast and dessert without any fuss.
02 -
- Skipping the sifting step once gave me lumpy donuts—not worth saving the extra two minutes.
- I discovered piping the batter is so much neater than spooning; less mess, better shape.
03 -
- Use very ripe bananas—a little browner than you think—for the deepest flavor.
- A good nonstick donut pan makes all the difference, so give yours a thorough greasing even if it looks spotless.