Banana Walnut Breakfast Doughnuts Recipe

Name: Banana Walnut Breakfast Doughnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE DOUGHNUTS:; Coconut Oil Or Butter, For Greasing Pan; 3/4 cups Light Brown Sugar, Packed; 1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda; 1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoons Nutmeg, Freshly Grated; 2 whole Ripe Bananas; 1/2 cups Unsweetened Applesauce; 1 whole Egg; 1/2 Tablespoons Real Vanilla Extract; FOR THE GLAZE:; 1/4 cups Walnuts, Chopped; 3 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened; 3 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar; 1/4 teaspoons Real Vanilla Extract; 2 Tablespoons Whole Milk

Servings: persons

FOR THE DOUGHNUTS:
Coconut Oil Or Butter, For Greasing Pan
3/4 cups Light Brown Sugar, Packed
1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour
1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoons Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoons Nutmeg, Freshly Grated
2 whole Ripe Bananas
1/2 cups Unsweetened Applesauce
1 whole Egg
1/2 Tablespoons Real Vanilla Extract
FOR THE GLAZE:
1/4 cups Walnuts, Chopped
3 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened
3 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar
1/4 teaspoons Real Vanilla Extract
2 Tablespoons Whole Milk

1
Preheat your oven to 325u00b0F and grease your doughnut pan with coconut oil or butter.
2
In a large bowl; add the light brown sugar and sift in the flour, baking soda and powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside.
3
In a medium bowl, roughly mash up the bananas, leaving them pretty chunky. Add in the applesauce, egg and vanilla. Stir until all the ingredients are incorporated.
4
Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until combined. Spoon batter into prepared doughnut pan and fill up 3/4 full. Bake in the preheated 325u00b0F oven for 17-20 minutes or until the edges start to pull away from the pan and the doughnuts bounce back when gently pressed. (I'd stick closer to the 17-minute mark.)
5
While the doughnuts cool, prepare the glaze. Chop up the walnuts. Combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla; stir. Pour in whole milk while whisking until desired consistency. Dunk doughnuts into the glaze and set on a wire rack. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and serve!

520

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE DOUGHNUTS:, Coconut Oil Or Butter, For Greasing Pan, 3/4 cups Light Brown Sugar, Packed, 1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour, and more.

Yes, Banana Walnut Breakfast Doughnuts falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Banana Walnut Breakfast Doughnuts

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