Description
Indulgent banana pudding donuts blend Southern comfort with bakery charm, offering a delightful twist on classic desserts. Sweet banana-infused dough meets creamy pudding filling, creating a mouthwatering treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mashed ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- 1 large egg
Supplementary Dry Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavoring and Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons mashed ripe bananas
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish:
- Crushed vanilla wafers
- Sliced bananas
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350°F and coat a donut pan with non-stick spray, ensuring complete coverage for easy release.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Mash ripe bananas until smooth and creamy, then incorporate melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract, blending until uniform.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry mixture using a spatula, mixing just until ingredients are incorporated without overmixing.
- Transfer batter to a piping bag or plastic bag with a cut corner, carefully filling donut cavities about two-thirds full to prevent overflow.
- Bake donuts for 10-12 minutes until golden and springy to the touch, allowing them to rest briefly in the pan before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Create glaze by whisking powdered sugar, mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth, adjusting consistency as needed.
- Dip completely cooled donuts into the banana pudding glaze, allowing excess to drip off for an even coating.
- Enhance presentation by sprinkling crushed vanilla wafers over glazed donuts and optionally garnishing with fresh banana slices.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the optimal texture and flavor of these banana pudding-inspired treats.
Notes
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals, ensuring the same delightful texture and taste.
- Reduce sugar content by using natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for a lower-calorie version without compromising flavor.
- Utilize overripe bananas to enhance natural sweetness and moisture, preventing food waste while creating richer donuts.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives like almond milk or coconut milk to accommodate lactose-intolerant or vegan dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 104 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg