Description
These Banana Doughnuts with Chocolate Glaze are soft, moist, and packed with rich banana flavor in every bite. Topped with a silky smooth chocolate glaze and finished with crunchy walnuts, these baked doughnuts are perfect for breakfast ideas, easy dessert recipes, sweet brunch treats, or quick homemade snacks. The combination of ripe bananas and decadent chocolate creates a bakery-style treat that feels comforting yet indulgent. Whether you are searching for an easy recipe for weekend baking, food ideas for gatherings, or a healthier alternative to fried doughnuts, these baked banana doughnuts deliver incredible flavor and texture with simple pantry ingredients. They are easy to make, beautifully glazed, and ideal for pairing with coffee, tea, or milk.
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas, mashed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract for glaze
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a nonstick doughnut pan thoroughly.
2. Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until mostly smooth.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and sour cream until smooth.
5. Slowly combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and stir gently until just mixed.
6. Transfer the batter into a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner cut off.
7. Pipe the batter into the doughnut pan cavities, filling each about three-quarters full.
8. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the doughnuts spring back lightly when touched.
9. Let the doughnuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
10. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, heavy cream, and butter. Heat in short intervals, stirring frequently until smooth.
11. Stir vanilla extract into the glaze.
12. Dip the cooled doughnuts into the chocolate glaze and allow excess glaze to drip off.
13. Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top before the glaze sets.
14. Allow the glaze to firm for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the sweetest flavor and softest texture.
Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the doughnuts light and fluffy instead of dense.
Allow the doughnuts to cool before glazing so the chocolate coating sets smoothly and evenly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg