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Let me share my favorite way to use up ripe bananas - Baked Banana Donuts with Peanut Butter Glaze! These fluffy treats give you all that donut satisfaction in a healthier baked version. The banana-peanut butter combo is absolutely irresistible whether you're enjoying them for breakfast or dessert.
Why These Are So Good
What I love about these donuts is how simple they are to make with ingredients you probably already have. Since they're baked instead of fried they're a bit better for you but still totally satisfy that donut craving. The whole family can help make them too!
What You'll Need
- For the Donuts:
- All-purpose flour (1 1/2 cups)
- Regular sugar (1/2 cup)
- Baking powder and soda
- Just a pinch of salt
- Very ripe mashed bananas (3/4 cup)
- Vegetable oil (1/4 cup)
- Pure vanilla extract
- One fresh egg
- For the Glaze:
- Powdered sugar
- Creamy peanut butter
- Just enough milk
- Mini chocolate chips if you like
Let's Make Donuts
- Mix Your Batter:
- Heat oven to 350°F grease your pan whisk dry ingredients then mix wet ones combine gently.
- Time to Bake:
- Fill those molds about 2/3 full bake for 10 minutes let rest before cooling.
- Make the Glaze:
- Whisk peanut butter powdered sugar and milk until smooth and dippable.
- Finish with Love:
- Dip each cooled donut in glaze add chocolate chips if using.
My Best Tips
The ripest bananas make the sweetest donuts. Don't overmix your batter we want them fluffy. Really grease that pan well and let them cool completely before glazing.
Mix It Up
Try adding chocolate chips or nuts to the batter. Switch up the glaze - chocolate and maple are delicious too. Sprinkle with coconut crushed nuts or colorful sprinkles to make them fun.
Keep Them Fresh
These stay good in the fridge for about 5 days in an airtight container. Want to freeze some? Wrap them individually skip the glaze and freeze up to 3 months. Just thaw and glaze when you're ready to enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why not overmix the batter?
Overmixing creates dense, tough donuts. Mix just until ingredients combine.
- Do bananas need to be overripe?
Yes, overripe bananas provide more sweetness and moisture for better texture.
- How do I fill donut pan easily?
Use piping bag or ziplock with corner cut off for neat filling.
- Can I make these gluten-free?
Try almond flour or gluten-free flour blend, but texture may vary.
- Why let cool before glazing?
Hot donuts will make glaze melt off. Cool completely for best results.
