Banana Baked Donuts (No Mixer!)

If you’ve got a few overripe bananas sitting on your counter, these Baked Banana Donuts are the perfect way to use them up! They’re soft, fluffy, and packed with rich banana flavor, all topped with a silky cream cheese glaze that takes them over the top. Best of all? They’re ready in just 35 minutes—no mixer required!

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Baked instead of fried, these donuts come together effortlessly. Just like my brown sugar banana snack cake and banana bread, all you need is 2 very ripe bananas. Whether you enjoy them fresh with your morning coffee or as an afternoon treat, these banana donuts are the kind of homemade comfort you’ll want to make again and again!

Ingredient Notes

• Brown sugar - This adds a hint of caramel-like sweetness that pairs perfectly with the bananas. Light or dark brown sugar will work, with dark brown sugar giving a deeper flavor.
• Egg - Helps bind the donuts together and gives them structure. Make sure it's at room temperature for the best texture.
• Milk - Make sure to bring to room temperature. Set aside a bit of milk to thin the cream cheese glaze to your preferred consistency. Whole milk is best, but you can also use lower fat or nondairy if that’s what you have on hand.
• Bananas -The riper, the better! Overripe bananas with deep brown spots will add natural sweetness and moisture, making these donuts extra soft and flavorful.
• Cream cheese - The key to a smooth and tangy glaze! Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture, and make sure it’s softened before mixing to avoid lumps.

Please see the recipe card for the complete list of ingredients and measurements.

How to Ripen a Banana

You might be ready to make banana baked donuts, but your bananas aren’t super ripe. No need to try to mash firm bananas. Instead, here are some tips to quickly ripen bananas.

• Oven method: Place unpeeled bananas on a baking sheet in a preheated 300°F/150°C oven. Bake them for 15-20 minutes until the skins are black.
• Microwave method: Using a fork or knife, poke holes all over unpeeled bananas. Place them on a microwave-safe dish and microwave for 30 second intervals until softened.

Note: The microwave method will not produce super ripe bananas like the oven will, however, they will become soft enough to mash easily into the ideal consistency.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Instructions for the Banana Donuts

Mix dry ingredients. Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Mix wet ingredients. Whisk the sugar, butter, egg, vanilla, milk, and banana.

Combine the ingredients. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until combined.

Divide the batter and bake. Fill each donut cavity ⅔ full and bake for 10-12 minutes.

Pro Tip: You can prepare the banana baked donut batter ahead of time. Once it’s mixed, cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator until ready to bake, but not longer than overnight.

Instructions for the Cream Cheese Glaze

Mix cream cheese and butter. Beat together for 1 minute.

Add sugar and vanilla. Beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla until a smooth consistency. Mix in just enough milk for your preferred consistency.

Pro Tip: I add just enough milk until the cream cheese glaze is a thick pourable consistency similar to honey. You can either drizzle the glaze over the donuts or dip the tops of each donut in one at a time.

Helpful Tips

• Weigh your ingredients - Baking is all about precision! Using a kitchen scale ensures your donuts turn out light, fluffy, and perfectly balanced every time. Too much flour can make them dry, while too little can make them too soft.
• Don’t overmix the batter - Once you add the dry ingredients, gently fold everything together just until combined. Overmixing can lead to dense donuts instead of the soft, tender texture we’re going for.
• Don’t overfill the donut cavities - Fill each mold about ⅔ full to give the donuts enough room to rise. This way, theyl'll hold their perfect shape without overflowing.
• Cool in the pan - Patience is key! Let the donuts rest in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This helps them set properly and prevents them from falling apart while they’re still warm.

Recipe Variations

• Mix-ins. Walnuts and pecans pair deliciously with bananas and would make a great addition to these baked donuts. As would mini chocolate chips. Add up to ¼ cup of either mix-in into the batter and sprinkle extra over the glaze.
• Vanilla glaze. If your not a cream cheese fan, then substitute with this easy vanilla glaze with 3 ingredients. It's just as delicious!
• Sugar-coated. Skip the cream cheese glaze and dip each donut into melted butter and then generously dip into a spiced sugar mixture similar to these apple cider donuts.

Storage

• Refrigerator. These baked banana donuts are best enjoyed fresh, but if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
• Freezer. For longer storage, freeze the donuts without the glaze. Wrap each donut individually in plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. They’ll keep for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw at room temperature and add the glaze fresh.

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• Author: Maria Pagiotas
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 12 donuts 1x

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If you’ve got a few overripe bananas sitting on your counter, these Baked Banana Donuts are the perfect way to use them up! They’re soft, fluffy, and packed with rich banana flavor, all topped with a silky cream cheese glaze that takes them over the top. Best of all? They’re ready in just 35 minutes—no mixer required!

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Ingredients

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Banana Donuts

• 200 g (1 ½ cups) all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 110 g (½ cup) light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled for 5 minutes
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 60 g (¼ cup) milk, at room temperature
• 175 g (¾ cup) mashed ripe banana, about 2 medium bananas

Cream Cheese Glaze

• 55 g (2 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 90 g (¾ cup) powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Milk or heavy cream, as needed

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Instructions

Banana Donuts

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/177°C. Lightly grease a donut pan and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk the sugar, butter, egg, vanilla, milk, and banana until smooth and combined.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently fold together until combined.
5. Place the batter into a disposable pastry bag, cut off the tip, and pipe the batter into each donut cavity of your pan, filling ⅔ full. Alternatively, use a spoon to divide the batter.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a donut comes out clean.
7. Allow the donuts to cool for 5 minutes in the pan, and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cream Cheese Glaze

1. Using a mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter on medium-high speed for 1 minute until combined.
2. Add the sugar and vanilla and beat to combine.
3. Add enough milk or cream to create your desired consistency.
4. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled donuts or dip the tops of the donut into the glaze.

Notes

Mix-ins: Fold in up to ¼ cup of chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips into the batter.

Mini Donuts: Lightly grease a mini donut pan, fill each cavity ⅔ full, and bake for 8-9 minutes in a preheated 350°F/177°C oven.

Storage: Store glazed banana donuts covered at room temperature for up to 1 day or up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

Freezer: Wrap completely cooled glazed or unglazed donuts with plastic wrap and store them in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Category: Breakfast
• Method: Baking