Description
Banana Pancake Donuts are soft, fluffy, and baked to golden perfection! They combine the classic flavor of banana pancakes in a fun donut shape—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack. Top with a light glaze or enjoy as-is for a healthier treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk (any kind)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Lightly grease a donut pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together mashed banana, egg, milk, vanilla, and maple syrup.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in melted butter or coconut oil.
- Spoon or pipe the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness.
- Swap maple syrup with honey or agave if desired.
- Add mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg