These banana donuts are easy to make, baked in the oven, not fried, and are dusted with spiced sugar and served warm.
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This morning we finally used my donut pan I bought last fall. I have had this recipe stashed for over 6 months, and this morning I woke up and thought, time to make those donuts.
Are you old enough to remember that commercial? The one with the Dunkin Donuts guy? “Time to make the donuts….” as he heads out the door to work, morning after morning.
That is a common statement around here. My hubby says that a lot of times when he heads to bed early, “I have to go to bed now, I have to get up and make the donuts.” It’s like that other statement “Bring home the Bacon.” What’s with the breakfast foods? Am I right?
Here is the old commercial I am referring to.
{updated} Love Donuts? I have MORE!
Ever since I bought my donut pan, I have been loving trying all sorts of donut recipes. I dressed up these Double Chocolate Donuts for Valentine’s Day, but these chocolate cake donuts, dipped in chocolate glaze are perfect for any time!
Pumpkin gets a bad rap. Why do people only feel like you can eat pumpkin in the fall? Well, I challenge you to think outside the box, and bake up some of these Glazed Baked Pumpkin Donuts today!!
For the LOVE of LEMON!! These are amazing!
Baked Glazed Lemon Donuts: These fluffy lemon cake donuts, are baked to perfection, then dunked in a slightly tart lemon glaze. They are capable of making even the dreariest of mornings bright! {click photo for recipe}
Are you like me? Do you love a Cherry Limeade in the summertime? I made these Cherry Limeade Baked Donuts to pay homage to my favorite Sonic drink.
My latest donut creation happened this past Valentine’s Day. Chocolate Covered Strawberry Donuts. Yes, Please.
Baked Strawberry Donuts made with real strawberries, then dunked in chocolate ganache, and covered in sprinkles. Valentine or Anytime, perfect!
cooling on my baking rack
I texted my hubby a picture of my donuts, and said “Look! I made the donuts today, too!” I am sure he rolled his eyes, and then he texted me back his normal “nice” response. He’s not much of a texter.
There is a standing joke around here that when you text him you will get one of two responses. “K” or “nice.” We like to add our own punctuation to the nice and see how it changes his reaction.
“NICE!” — “niiiiiiiice.” — “Nice?”
He says we are making fun of him… but we aren’t really. We are truly blessed to have him in our lives. He has always been an amazing Dad, and husband. He works hard for our family, and is a wonderful provider.
He didn’t get to enjoy one of these at 6 AM when he left, but I did have one ready for him, still warm, when he came home for lunch. I knew he would love them, because he loves anything banana!
^LOVE Them? PIN Them!^
Maybe this would be a fun thing for you and the kiddos to bake up for your hubby for Father’s Day morning? I am sure he would love them, with a piping cup of coffee and the Sunday paper.
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY to my hubby and ALL of the Daddies out there!
We love you and we appreciate you every day!
Baked Banana Donuts
These banana donuts are easy to make, baked in the oven, not fried, and are dusted with spiced sugar and served warm.
Ingredients
- ~~ For the Donuts ~~
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup (about 3 medium sized) bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ~~For the Spiced Sugar~~
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and spray 2 non-stick six unit doughnut pans.
- In one bowl whisk together all of the dry donut ingredients, in another bowl whisk together all of the wet ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir together until combined.
- Spoon batter into prepared pans, filling about 3/4 full.
- Bake 12-14 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- While baking prepare spiced sugar.
- Cool in pan for about 5 minutes, remove and generously dust donuts, both sides, with spiced sugar.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 218Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 161mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 2gSugar: 17gProtein: 4g
Nutrition isn't always accurate.
If you make this recipe, I’d love to know! Snap a picture, share the photo on social media with the hashtag #AnAffairFromTheHeart – I’d love to see what you made! – Michaela
Aunt Bee says
Awwwww! Love this post! The donuts look wonderful! Happy Father’s Day to your wonderful hubby!
Kara says
I love to check out your site for ideas when I am looking for some inspiration. Unfortunately, the links to Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter etc, block the content on the left side. It is particularly frustrating with the recipes. I still come back over and over because you have one of kind ideas and great recipes, plus I love the stories attached to them 😉
Michaela Kenkel says
Kara, how are you viewing my site? On a computer, mobile, tablet? When I view it, the icons you are talking about are no where near my photos or the recipe? I am curious if you can help me figure this out? I am glad you enjoy the site, that means the world to me — I want to make your experience better!
Sue says
I have same problem. I am using my kindle fire.
Michaela Kenkel says
Still? I recently moved the buttons?
Carra says
Hi! Have you tried this recipe with coconut or whole wheat flour?
Thanks!
Michaela Kenkel says
I haven’t? I would think it would work?
sarah says
hi. these r delicious!!! can the batter be refridgerated n used next day???
Michaela Kenkel says
Sarah, I have never tried that? I don’t know why not?
Allison says
I don’t have a donut pan, what can I do? Make them into muffins?
Michaela Kenkel says
That would totally work!
Melissa says
I made a few substitutions to make these gluten free and vegan … used an all-purpose gluten free flour mix (Bob’s Red Mill), replaced eggs with flax seed/chia/water mixture, and used rice milk to replace the regular milk. They came out really good and my kids are loving them (and I am happy they love them despite them being healthy). I made 1 doz full sized donuts and 3 fix mini donuts since I had both sized pans.
Michaela Kenkel says
Glad you were able to cater them to suit your family! 🙂
Kathleen says
These are great! I used half AP flour and half wheat flour in mine and texture was still light and fluffy. Tastes like banana bread to me and can see this recipe being very versatile w adding nuts or a glaze. Will make again 🙂
Michaela Kenkel says
So happy you enjoyed them! 🙂
Stephanie Sandbek says
Delicious!!! I couldn’t get the sugar to stick, but they were amazing without it! Thanks!
Michaela Kenkel says
Try it when they are still warm! Glad you enjoyed them!
Diane Baker says
OMG! this recipe is just bananas!! LOL I love baked donuts – cant wait to
try your recipe – thanks!
Diana says
I bought a donut baking pan a couple of years ago, but never made donuts in it. I guess it’s time to take it out and bake! Your banana donuts sound and look wonderful!
Matt Ivan says
Love the banana flavors and the healthier variety for these donuts!
Jessica Formicola says
I made these donuts for breakfast this morning, and I already can’t wait to make them again! So good!
Michaela Kenkel says
Happy you liked them!!
Julie Wallace says
Mmm, this sounds amazing. I love banana bread (who doesn’t?) but what a great way to twist up those flavors! Do you subscribe to Taste of the South magazine? Their January/February 2019 issue has a whole section on all these different ways to twist up the banana bread template: blondies, biscuits, fritters, etc. But no donuts, I have to make yours. 🙂
Calleigh | The Fork bite says
I love that these donuts are baked ones.. plus they are made of bananas is a plus.. Absolutely made me crave for donuts right now.. Yum!
Julie Menghini says
I love donuts and have been neglecting my donut pan! No more! Here is our Sunday breakfast!
Hadia says
These sound uttery delicious, Michaela! Would love have one right now! Yum!
Jacqueline Debono says
Your banana donuts sounds like a fabulous recipe! They look so delicious! I don’t have a donut pan but I think I definitely need to get one! Love that they are baked not fried!
Monica says
SO DELICIOUS! I love baked donuts, and would have never thoughts to use banana like this. Perfect for a fun and special weekend treat!
Veena Azmanov says
This is going to be my first attempt to baking a Doughnut. Amazing flavors and the spiced sugar makes it all the more special.
Dannii says
I have tried baked donuts a couple of times and they have never turned out right. Definitely giving these a try, as my daughter loves anything with banana.
Michaela Kenkel says
I hope you love them!!
Lynn Elliott Vining says
Now these look and sound awesome!
Jenna says
I am going to buy a donut pan this weekend to make these!! I’ve never heard of a banana donut before!
Michaela Kenkel says
I hope you love it!!
Jeanine says
Mmmmmmm…donuts? My hacks: I used 1 cup of white flour and 3/4 c whole wheat flour and substituted unsweetened applesauce for the oil. I also eliminated the cloves in the sugar mixture and increased the cinnamon to 1 teaspoon. They turned out great! Will definitely make these donuts again. Thanks!
Michaela Kenkel says
Happy you made them your own!
Kathy says
Hi, I was looking for baked cake donuts when I came upon this site. I made the Baked Banana Donuts this morning and had to make a second batch. They are so tasty and fluffy. This is a keeper. Going to try some of the other flavors. Love your site.
Michaela Kenkel says
You made my day, Kathy!! We love these donuts, too! And trust me, you can’t go wrong with any of the others! Happy you found me!!
Shellrah says
These sound perfect for what I am looking for. (Something to use up our excess bananas, that we can freeze).
Thank you so much. Think I will make one batch with your exact recipe and another with a maple glaze…hmmm.
Appreciate the great post. I am a new follower!! 😊
Michaela Kenkel says
Happy to have you here!! This is my most popular donut recipe, I hope you love it! The maple glaze sounds wonderful!
Christine says
These were tasty. I glazed mine add the spices in the vanilla glaze. Delicious.
Michaela Kenkel says
I will try those next!!