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Banana Bread Donuts Recipe (Soft, Sweet & Perfectly Cozy)
Isla Marie

Banana Bread Donuts Recipe

Soft and moist baked donuts made with ripe bananas and warm cinnamon flavor, inspired by classic banana bread. These donuts are fluffy, lightly sweet, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Optional glaze adds a bakery-style finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 donuts
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts:
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • ¼ cup melted butter or vegetable oil
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Donut pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Piping bag or spoon
  • Oven

Method
 

Step 1. Preheat Oven
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
Step 2. Mix Wet Ingredients
  1. In a bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter or oil, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
Step 3. Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Step 4. Make Batter
  1. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
Step 5. Fill Donut Pan
  1. Spoon or pipe batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about ¾ full.
Step 6. Bake
  1. Bake for 12–15 minutes until donuts are lightly golden and spring back when touched.
Step 7. Cool
  1. Let donuts cool for a few minutes before removing from the pan.
Step 8. Glaze and Serve
  1. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled donuts if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Video

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture.
  • Do not overmix batter to keep donuts soft.
  • Pipe batter into the pan for cleaner shapes.
  • Add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for variation.
  • Store in an airtight container to maintain softness.