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Delicious banana doughnuts with a glossy chocolate glaze on a plate
Clara Whitley

Banana Doughnuts with Chocolate Glaze

Soft, fluffy doughnuts bursting with banana goodness, topped with a shiny chocolate glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 doughnuts
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the doughnuts
  • 2 ripe bananas 2 ripe bananas, mashed The riper, the better!
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar for a healthier option) You can use coconut sugar for a healthier alternative.
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free) Coconut oil can be used as a dairy-free substitute.
  • 1 large 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or a 1:1 gluten-free blend if preferred) A gluten-free blend can be used if preferred.
For the chocolate glaze
  • 1 cup 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 3-4 tablespoons 3-4 tablespoons milk (or a milk alternative) Use the amount needed to reach desired consistency.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard doughnut pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, granulated sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until creamy.
  3. Sprinkle in the baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gently fold in these dry ingredients and then gradually add the flour until just combined.
  4. Spoon the batter into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.
Baking
  1. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly pressed. Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Glaze Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, then gradually add milk to reach desired consistency.
  2. Dip the tops of each cooled doughnut into the glaze and set aside to let it set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Serve warm. Try adding crushed nuts or shredded coconut on top of the glaze for extra texture. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to a month.

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