Baked Banana Donuts with Chocolate Glaze
Love donuts? Love bananas? Well then, these banana donuts are for you! Soft, moist baked donuts, reminiscent of banana bread, are dipped into a rich dark chocolate glaze for a healthier breakfast or afternoon snack option.
Servings: 12 doughnuts
Calories: 191kcal
Ingredients
Donuts
- 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup bananas, mashed (about 2 large)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup fat-free half and half (you can also use regular milk or buttermilk)
Chocolate Glaze
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 2 Tablespoons butter
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray two 6-cavity doughnut pans with nonstick spray. I used one pan & baked them one right after the other.
- In a large bowl, combine first 6 ingredients.
- In a medium bowl, mash bananas then stir in vanilla, eggs, vegetable oil and half and half.
- Pour the banana mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared pan(s).
- Bake for 12 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool for 3 minutes in pan then invert onto wire rack.
Chocolate Glaze Option
- Place the chocolate chips and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in-between, until the chips are completed melted. It should take a little less than 1 minute.
- Let the doughnuts cool slightly then dip the tops into the chocolate glaze. Place back on the wire rack and allow the chocolate to set before storing. Store in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag.
Cinnamon Sugar Option
- Mix cinnamon and sugar together on a flat plate.
- While the donuts are still warm, dip into the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat then allow to cool on wire racks before storing.
Notes
STORE/FREEZE
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days. However, they are best eaten immediately after baking.
When freezing, do not top with any glaze or cinnamon sugar topping. Freeze in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
