🍌🍫 Banana Chocolate Chip Doughnuts; A Sweet, Healthy Bake!

Let me tell you about these Banana Chocolate Chip Doughnuts they are soft, chocolatey, and totally satisfying! I wanted a recipe that felt like a treat but was still made with simple, wholesome ingredients. That’s how these yummy baked doughnuts came to life. They’re perfect for breakfast, snack time, or even a light dessert.

The best part? You only need 5 basic ingredients (plus an optional one for fun). They’re baked, not fried, and have no added sugar the banana gives all the sweetness you need. If you’re a fan of bananas and chocolate (who isn’t?), this one’s for you!

Method

Mash it up!

Start by peeling your ripe banana and placing it in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Using a fork or a potato masher, mash the banana until it becomes a smooth purée with no large lumps. The riper the banana, the sweeter and softer your doughnuts will turn out, so make sure it has some brown spots!

Add eggs.

Crack in the two eggs directly into the bowl with the mashed banana. Mix them in thoroughly using a fork or whisk. The mixture should look a little frothy and fully blended this helps make the doughnuts light and fluffy.

Time to mix.

Next, add 1 teaspoon of baking powder to the banana-egg mixture, followed by 100g of oat flour. You can use store-bought oat flour or simply blend rolled oats in a food processor until fine. Stir everything together until the batter is fully combined. Try not to overmix just stir until you see no dry patches of flour.

Fill the molds.

Now it’s time to get your doughnut tray ready. Lightly grease the molds if needed, especially if you’re not using a nonstick tray. Spoon the batter evenly into each mold, filling them about ¾ full. This gives them enough room to rise without overflowing.

Bake it.

Place the tray in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) and bake for 12 to 13 minutes. The doughnuts should puff up slightly and turn golden around the edges. To check if they’re done, gently press the top of one with your finger it should bounce back instead of sinking in.

Cool down.

Once baked, remove the tray from the oven and let the doughnuts cool in the tray for about 5 minutes. Then carefully lift them out and transfer them to a cooling rack. Let them cool completely before moving on to the next step this helps the chocolate coating stick better.

Chocolate time!

Chop up 60g of dark chocolate and place the pieces in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in short bursts of 30 seconds, stirring in between, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. If you want a shinier and silkier chocolate topping, add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil while the chocolate is still warm and stir to blend.

Dip and chill.

Once your doughnuts are cool and your chocolate is melted, dip the tops of each doughnut into the chocolate. Let any extra drip off before placing them on a tray or plate. To help the chocolate harden quickly, place the dipped doughnuts in the freezer for about 5 minutes. After that, they’re ready to enjoy!

Necessary Tools

• Mixing bowl
• Fork or potato masher
• Spoon or spatula
• Doughnut baking tray (or muffin tin if you don’t have one)
• Oven
• Microwave-safe bowl (for chocolate)
• Freezer (for chilling the chocolate coating)

Serving Suggestions

• Drizzle a little peanut butter on top for extra flavor.
• Add sliced strawberries or blueberries on the side.
• Serve with a glass of cold milk or a warm cup of tea.

Fun Fact

Did you know bananas are a great source of potassium and natural sweetness? That’s why they make the perfect base for healthy treats like these doughnuts!

Conclusion

These Banana Chocolate Chip Doughnuts are soft, warm, and just the right amount of sweet. I love making them for a quick snack or even a weekend breakfast. They’re easy to whip up and feel like a treat, but they’re made with ingredients you can feel good about. Try them once, and you’ll probably want to make them again and again! 🍩💛