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Banana Donuts

Irresistibly Soft Banana Donuts with Brown Butter Icing

These Banana Donuts are moist, fluffy, and topped with decadent brown butter icing, making them a perfect treat any time of day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Sifted for fluffiness
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar Coconut sugar can enhance flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Ensure freshness for best results
  • 2 medium overripe bananas No substitutes recommended
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Melted for smooth mixing
  • 1 large egg Vital for texture
For the Brown Butter Icing
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Whisk well to prevent clumps
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Can substitute with almond extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream Adjust for desired icing thickness

Equipment

  • donut mold

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a donut mold with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder until no lumps remain.
  3. In a separate bowl, mash the overripe bananas until smooth, then whisk in the melted butter and egg until well combined.
  4. Gently fold the wet banana mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined, ensuring no dry flour remains.
  5. Fill each cavity of the prepared donut mold about ¾ full with the thick batter.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes, or until they spring back when gently pressed.
  7. Let the donuts cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat to a nutty aroma and golden color to create brown butter.
  9. Whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth to create the icing.
  10. Dip the tops of the cooled donuts into the icing and allow excess to drip off before setting them back on the wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Enjoy donuts the same day for optimum freshness; best when warm out of the oven.

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