These mini donuts combine the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a light, fluffy texture that makes them irresistible. Perfect for breakfast pastries or a snack, these bites are delicious and simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 ripe bananas, mashed
2 large eggs
½ cup buttermilk (or milk with a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup melted butter or coconut oil
3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Pan: Grease a mini donut pan with cooking spray or butter.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the mashed bananas, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
Fill the Pan: Using a piping bag or a spoon, fill each donut cavity about ¾ full with batter.
Bake: Place the filled donut pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes.
Cool the Donuts: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
Coat the Donuts: While the donuts are still warm, gently toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
