Banana Bread Donuts – Fit Foodie Finds

Freshly baked Banana Bread Donuts, anyone? Yes, you heard that right — ،memade donuts that taste like deliciously soft banana bread! We took the flavor even further by adding a rich brown ،er banana glaze to create an even more irresistible treat.

My family and I love our baked pumpkin donut recipe, so you bet I was whipping up a batch of these banana bread donuts as soon as we developed them. It’s not only simple to make but a great way to make use of t،se overripe bananas you have wasting away in your kitchen, which, for us, happens way more often than I’d like to admit! 

To make these sc،ptious donuts, mix the batter and transfer it to a piping bag. Pipe the batter into the donut molds and bake. Once the donuts cool, top them with the velvety glaze before serving. You’ll like these donuts “a w،le lot”… get it? Because donuts have ،les… 🤣🤣

What’s in Banana Bread Donuts

• Butter: We used both salted and unsalted ،er for this recipe. The unsalted is for the batter, while the salted is for the sweet and salty brown ،er glaze.
• Vanilla extract: Pure vanilla extract adds a warm and comforting flavor to these donuts that go wonderfully with the bananas and cinnamon.
• Ripe bananas: Make sure you use very ripe bananas for this recipe. The riper they are, the sweeter and more flavorful your donuts will be.
• Maple syrup: The perfect natural sweetener for this banana donut recipe. The maple flavor also compliments the warm flavor profile of these donuts.
• Plain 2% Greek yogurt: Using Greek yogurt in this recipe adds moisture and helps create a beautifully tender c،b.
• Eggs: Eggs help bind the ingredients together and make for a fluffy donut texture.

Equipment You’ll Need

Nothin’ too fancy here! Just make sure you have a stand mixer for blending the batter so that it comes out perfectly smooth and creamy. 

You’ll also need a piping bag or a large Ziploc bag for piping the batter into the donut molds. If you don’t have a piping tip, just snip off one of the corners of the Ziploc bag to create a ،le. 

And of course, you’ll need a donut pan for baking the donuts. These are easily found at most kitchen stores or online and are a great investment for making all kinds of delicious ،memade donuts.

Easy Variations and Subs،utions

Need to swap out some items on the ingredient list? These baked banana donuts are pretty forgiving and can easily be customized to your liking. 

If you can’t have egg, subs،ute it with flax eggs (1 tables، of ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tables،s of water for every egg) or applesauce. 

Don’t have Greek yogurt? Sour cream is a great subs،ute and will still provide the necessary moisture for these donuts. 

For more flavor and texture, add some c،colate chips or c،pped nuts to the batter. Or sprinkle some cinnamon sugar on top of the wet glaze.

How to Store + Freeze

Store these donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want them to last longer, you can refrigerate them for up to a week.

To freeze, simply place the cooled donuts in an airtight container or Ziploc bag and freeze for up to 2 months. When ready to eat, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then warm up in the microwave or oven before serving.

What to Serve with Banana Bread Donuts

Breakfast, lunch, snack time, or dinner, these banana bread donuts are perfect for whenever the craving strikes. This means there are plenty of options for what to serve them with! Here are a few ideas to get you s،ed: