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Banana Donuts with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

June 7, 2019 By Patricia 91 Comments

Banana Donuts with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting should be on the menu to help you use up those ripening bananas! These golden donuts are easy to make (and they’re baked) and are quite a treat. I’m pretty sure that the next time I buy bananas, I’ll keep at least one around a little longer, just to use for a batch of these donuts.

Banana Donuts with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting are an amazing dessert! Try Banana Donuts with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting for a baked treat you'll love!

When I have overripe bananas in the kitchen I usually add them to smoothies, but today I wanted to bake. Instead of the usual banana bread or banana muffins, I went back and forth – apparently not just in my head — wondering how banana donuts might taste.

“Make the donuts!” my husband cheered. “Everyone loves donuts!” And that is how Banana Donuts with Cinnamon-Cream Cheese Frosting came to be.

Banana Donuts with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting are a fun treat for any day! These Banana Donuts with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting are baked and so delicious for a fun treat!

Banana Donuts with Cinnamon-Cream Cheese Frosting

You’ll love that these donuts are cakey and, even though they’re baked, not dry in the least thanks to the added banana. Sure I could have gone with a simple glaze for these goodies, but I went full out and topped them with a cream cheese frosting. Both the donuts and the frosting are super simple to make.

You can easily adjust the frosting: add more cinnamon if you’re a cinnamon lover. Make the frosting thicker or thinner — the choice is yours. Or switch things up altogether and make a peanut butter frosting instead.

Banana Donuts with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting are worth every bite! These Banana Donuts with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting are baked and they make a fabulous treat!

I had some banana chips in my cupboard, so I chopped them up to sprinkle over the tops of these treats. You could also use toasted walnut pieces, or chopped chocolate (I’m a little bummed that I was out of chocolate).

If you’re interested in something a little different (and equally delightful), try my recipe for Chocolate Beet Donuts with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting. If you’re looking for twist on banana bread, my recipe for Oatmeal-Banana Bread with Apricots and Ricotta might be for you. Or, stick with a smoothie like Cashew and Banana Smoothies.

Banana Donuts with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting are perfect for a sweet treat. Banana Donuts with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting will bring a smile to your face -- they're so tasty!

In the infamous words of my husband, “Everyone loves donuts!” Try these Banana Donuts with Cream Cheese Frosting. I bet you’ll love them as much as we do!

Banana Donuts with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful treat, whether you need dessert or a snack! These Banana Donuts with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting are so flavorful (and they're baked, too)!

Nutrition

Calories

3426 cal

Fat

74 g

Carbs

670 g

Protein

34 g
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Yields 13

Banana Donuts with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

You'll go nuts over these baked donuts that are easy to make! Use your overripe bananas to bake a treat everyone will love! This recipe makes 13 donuts.

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Ingredients

    For the donuts:
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1-1/4 cups sugar
  • 1 large banana, mashed
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • Banana chips, rough chopped, for garnish
  • For the frosting
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 1-1/2-2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, more or less to taste

Instructions

    For the donuts:
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray two donut pans with the nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk to combine.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, add the milk, beaten egg, butter, sugar, and mashed banana. Whisk to combine until incorporated. Try to make sure you’ve smoothed out as much of the mashed banana as possible.
  4. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Working in two batches, add the liquid mixture and stir with a wooden spoon, until incorporated.
  5. Transfer the batter to a pastry bag, or a zippered plastic bag. Seal the plastic bag, and cut off the very tip of one of the bottom corners. Pipe the batter into the donut pans, about 3/4 of the way to the top.
  6. Bake 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a donut comes out clean.
  7. Remove from the oven. Let the donuts sit in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before adding the frosting.
  8. Garnish with the banana chip pieces.
  9. For the frosting:
  10. Add the cream cheese and Greek yogurt to a bowl. Use a mixer to blend to combine the ingredients. Add the confectioners’ sugar, a little at a time, and blend until smooth.
  11. Add the cinnamon and mix to combine.
  12. If you like frosting to be a bit thicker, add more confectioners’ sugar. If you like it a bit runnier, add a little more Greek yogurt, about 1/2 tablespoon at a time.
  13. Spread the frosting over the completely cooled donuts and top with the banana chip pieces.

Notes

Overripe bananas are perfect for these donuts! This recipe makes a baker's dozen.

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Comments

  1. Stephanie says

    November 30, 2015 at 3:00 pm

    These look so good I might have to buy bananas and let them brown just for these!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 30, 2015 at 5:07 pm

      Haha! Thank you, Stephanie! I know...that's what I'm doing! :)
      Reply
  2. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

    November 30, 2015 at 3:53 pm

    These look fab - that frosting looks amaaazing! Too shameful to eat it with a spoon?! ;)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 30, 2015 at 5:07 pm

      Thank you, Becca! Well...I did have to taste-test that frosting. A spoon is a great tool :)
      Reply
  3. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says

    November 30, 2015 at 3:59 pm

    Yes!!!! I have a ton of bananas sitting around right now so this is my recipe this week!! Seriously getting back to you on this (so excited!)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 30, 2015 at 5:06 pm

      Great! Thanks so much, Kacey :)
      Reply
      • Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says

        December 14, 2015 at 12:26 am

        Made these and they turned out wonderful! I changed some things up (one thing being that I added sugar even though I didn't see any in your ingredients.) So happy to finally make doughnuts!
        Reply
        • Patricia says

          December 14, 2015 at 1:07 am

          Ohmygosh! I can't believe I forgot to add the sugar in the recipe -- I'm fixing that now -- so sorry! But glad you make them and enjoyed them! Thanks, Kacey!
          Reply
  4. Hil says

    November 30, 2015 at 4:03 pm

    These look amazing. My toddler loves bananas, we have to make these!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 30, 2015 at 5:06 pm

      Thanks so much, Hil! Well these are really easy to make, too! Hope you give them a try!
      Reply
  5. Isabel says

    November 30, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    These look absolutely delicious! They would make a great weekend brunch item :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 30, 2015 at 5:05 pm

      Thank you, Isabel! That is a great idea!
      Reply
  6. Florian @ContentednessCooking says

    November 30, 2015 at 4:42 pm

    Lovely idea to use leftover or overripe bananas! Those look amazing and that topping, yum!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 30, 2015 at 5:05 pm

      Thank you, Florian! Love the banana flavor baked in!
      Reply
  7. Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says

    November 30, 2015 at 4:43 pm

    You had me at donut!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 30, 2015 at 5:05 pm

      :) Thanks, Krista!
      Reply
  8. Olivia @ livforcake says

    November 30, 2015 at 4:47 pm

    These look and sound seriously delicious! I'm guilty of almost always having over-ripe bananas around -- usually they get thrown into banana bread. I'm definitely going to try your donut option next time! :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 30, 2015 at 5:04 pm

      Thanks, Olivia! I know -- I'm the same. This time I wanted something a little different from banana bread...not that there's anything wrong with banana bread!
      Reply
  9. Christine | Vermilion Roots says

    November 30, 2015 at 4:48 pm

    Baked donuts are awesome, and these look very appetizing. I often bake with bananas and I think they add a nice flavor. :-)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 30, 2015 at 5:04 pm

      Thanks, Christine! Yes, I love the banana flavor (and baking with them when I can)!
      Reply
  10. Rachel says

    November 30, 2015 at 6:10 pm

    Love this unique reason to get my donut pan out!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 1, 2015 at 4:54 am

      Thanks, Rachel! Yes! Grab that pan!
      Reply
  11. Lindsay AFM says

    November 30, 2015 at 7:14 pm

    These donuts sound delicious!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 1, 2015 at 4:53 am

      Thank you, Lindsay!
      Reply
  12. [email protected] says

    November 30, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    These look AMAZING!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 1, 2015 at 4:53 am

      Thank you, Jamielyn!
      Reply
  13. Chris @ Simplefood365 says

    November 30, 2015 at 9:27 pm

    Oh my god these look good! I love banana anything and this recipe is getting pinned so we can give it a try. Baked doughnuts are the best too! YUM!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 1, 2015 at 4:53 am

      Yes - Yay for baked donuts! Thanks so much, Chris!
      Reply
  14. Lauren Kelly Nutrition says

    November 30, 2015 at 9:29 pm

    Absolutely brilliant! Why didn't I think to make banana donuts? These look incredible!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 1, 2015 at 4:52 am

      Hi Lauren - thanks so much! Isn't it funny how our minds work? I just didn't want *another* loaf of banana bread ;)
      Reply
  15. Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah says

    November 30, 2015 at 9:30 pm

    Genius! I think this is the first time I've seen banana donuts, and they sound DELICIOUS!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 1, 2015 at 4:52 am

      Thanks, Chrisy! I really loved how these turned out!
      Reply
  16. Kam Kay says

    December 1, 2015 at 1:01 am

    Is there a sophisticated word for, "I want to stuff my mouth with these donuts NOW!" These look soooo delicious. Yumm!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 1, 2015 at 4:51 am

      Haha! Well, Kam Kay -- none that I know of, but I'll totally agree with you!
      Reply
  17. Jennifer Stewart says

    December 1, 2015 at 2:12 am

    I am such a fan of banana flavored anything. My mom told me that she ate a lot of banana Popsicles when she was pregnant with me and that is why I am so in love with the flavor. Banana doughnuts is like a huge win for me! Love the crushed banana chips on top!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 1, 2015 at 4:51 am

      That is so cute, Jennifer! Love it! Thank you :)
      Reply
  18. Melanie | Melanie Makes says

    December 1, 2015 at 2:53 am

    That photo with the dripping frosting? SWOON. I'll take the entire stack!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 1, 2015 at 4:50 am

      Thank you, Melanie!
      Reply
  19. Jill @ RunEatSnap says

    December 1, 2015 at 3:05 am

    Yum! I don't usually like banana stuff but these sound good!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 1, 2015 at 4:50 am

      Thanks, Jill :)
      Reply
  20. Donna @ wholefoodbellies says

    December 1, 2015 at 3:31 am

    I loved baked donuts! We make a lot f desserty things with overripe bananas around here, but I have never tried them in donuts before - will have to rectify that :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 1, 2015 at 4:49 am

      I hope you do, Donna! So fun and tasty! Thanks!
      Reply
  21. The Southern Thing says

    December 1, 2015 at 4:39 am

    This literally has me drooling!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 1, 2015 at 4:49 am

      Aw, thanks!!
      Reply
  22. Nutmeg Nanny says

    December 1, 2015 at 4:52 am

    These banana donuts looks so delicious! Plus they are so pretty :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 1, 2015 at 4:00 pm

      Thanks so much! :)
      Reply
  23. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says

    December 1, 2015 at 6:04 am

    I love the idea of a banana donut. I haven't ever seen or tried one, but I know they'd be fabulous.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 1, 2015 at 4:00 pm

      Thanks, Michelle! They're really yummy :)
      Reply
  24. Platter Talk says

    December 1, 2015 at 1:31 pm

    We love this treat; so original and delicious looking. And, importantly, who doesn't love donuts?! Thanks for sharing this one, Patricia!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 1, 2015 at 3:59 pm

      Thanks so much! I know -- how could I have second guessed donuts ;)
      Reply
  25. Aarika says

    December 1, 2015 at 5:48 pm

    Yowza! Your pictures are gorgeous! I am a big fan of using fruits and veggies in desserts. I cannot wait to try your scrumptious recipe. Thanks!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 2, 2015 at 12:58 am

      Thanks for your kind words, Aarika! I hope you give these a try & enjoy them!
      Reply
  26. Kristyn says

    December 1, 2015 at 5:50 pm

    I'm always looking for a new way to use up those overripe bananas, and this seems perfect! Can't wait to try these! :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 2, 2015 at 12:57 am

      Yes, exactly! Thanks, Kristyn - enjoy!
      Reply
  27. Meg says

    December 1, 2015 at 8:05 pm

    Wow! This look delightful! and totally unique. I will definitely be trying them!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 2, 2015 at 12:57 am

      Thanks very much, Meg! Hope you like them!
      Reply
  28. Neli @ Delicious Meets Healthy says

    December 2, 2015 at 3:16 am

    Scrumptious donuts! I can have a bite right now! :) They look amazing, perfect for the holidays!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 3, 2015 at 12:05 am

      Thank you, Neli!!
      Reply
  29. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

    December 2, 2015 at 8:28 am

    This is a far better use of ripened bananas than banana bread. Not that banana bread isn't good or anything but these look AWESOME.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 3, 2015 at 12:05 am

      That's what I think, too, Des - sometimes you need options :) Thank you!!
      Reply
  30. Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry says

    December 2, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    Can I say i wanna just hug you right now? I have a donut pan languishing in the corner and i was wondering what new concoction I could whip up next and her presto I find this.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 3, 2015 at 12:04 am

      That's awesome! I accept hugs ;) Hope you like these, Bintu!
      Reply
  31. Rachel @ Simple Seasonal says

    December 3, 2015 at 2:04 am

    I love this recipe! Every week I seem to have a build up of over ripe bananas. My go to solution is usually banana bread, but I think everyone is getting tired of that. All I need is a doughnut pan... now I know what to ask for this holiday season!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 3, 2015 at 1:24 pm

      Hi Rachel! Good idea :) I didn't think I'd use my donut pan much, but I love having it! Thanks for your kind words!
      Reply
  32. Nellie says

    December 3, 2015 at 3:01 am

    Yum! I'm glad I found this recipe because as you said sometimes you want to use those ripe bananas for something other than banana bread! I'll be taking some of my ripe bananas out of the freezer to try these for sure!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 3, 2015 at 1:23 pm

      Hi Nellie! Thanks! I like that now I have another option to banana bread ;)
      Reply
  33. Kelly Hutchinson says

    December 3, 2015 at 10:50 pm

    I love bananas and I love donuts. I have never had the two together! I need to make this over the weekend.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 4, 2015 at 12:52 am

      Hi Kelly! Let me know if you do, and if you like them!
      Reply
  34. Yvonne says

    December 8, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    Just when I have started reducing the equipment I have in my kitchen, you have me convinced I need to buy a donut pan! These look so easy to make-and I love cake donuts! Now I' m thinking these would be great to pack for our flight to sunshine land-Captiva Island after Christmas.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 10, 2015 at 4:19 am

      Haha! If you could see my kitchen! Yikes! They *are* so easy to make, and, yum! Great idea to take them as a snack. What could be better, donuts and the beach!
      Reply
      • Yvonne says

        December 15, 2015 at 1:47 am

        BTW, how many does this recipe make?
        Reply
        • Patricia says

          December 15, 2015 at 3:41 am

          13 - Baker's dozen :)
          Reply
  35. Jennifer Tammy says

    December 9, 2015 at 4:35 am

    I usually earmark my too-ripe bananas for banana bread, but I think I'm going to have to make an exception this week - these look too good to miss!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 10, 2015 at 4:17 am

      Thanks so much Jennifer! Hope you love them!
      Reply
  36. Kelly says

    March 12, 2016 at 10:35 pm

    Oh wow! I LOVE this concept!! As much as I love banana bread, this will be so great to try!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 13, 2016 at 12:02 am

      Thanks, Kelly! They really are good!
      Reply
  37. Jude says

    April 19, 2016 at 12:13 am

    On "My Fitness Pal", there was a recipe for baked banana nut donuts. The blog wouldn't load, so I wondered if this was the same recipe? These sound wonderful!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 19, 2016 at 3:27 am

      Thanks, Jude! Don't think so, unless they somehow picked up my version, as some large food sites sometimes do. This one is all mine -- and I could eat them all myself, too ;)
      Reply
  38. Adriana Renee says

    June 7, 2019 at 7:55 am

    This looks like such a yummy treat!
    Reply
  39. jenna | the urben life says

    June 7, 2019 at 4:42 pm

    OMG these look amazing!! What an awesome flavor combo :) Happy donut day!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 7, 2020 at 3:23 pm

      Thanks so much, Jenna!
      Reply
  40. joy abou zeid says

    June 8, 2019 at 7:26 am

    omg this looks so good!! thanks for sharing
    ★★★★★
    Reply
  41. Shayla says

    June 8, 2019 at 8:35 am

    This looks yummy! I'd love to see what you would do with lemon ones!
    Reply
  42. Christa says

    June 8, 2019 at 7:05 pm

    I missed out on National Donut Day this week, so this is the PERFECT way to spend my Sunday morning. I can’t wait to try these! (So glad I bought too many bananas this week.)
    Reply
  43. Jennifer Morrison says

    June 8, 2019 at 9:27 pm

    This flavor combination sounds so very delicious! I love cream cheese, and it think that with bannana and a hint of cinnamon would be so yummy! I can't wait to try these.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 7, 2020 at 3:22 pm

      Thank you, Jennifer! Enjoy!!
      Reply
  44. Jasmine Hewitt says

    June 9, 2019 at 5:12 pm

    these sound great! i'll have to try them
    Reply
  45. Albany says

    June 10, 2019 at 5:02 am

    You had me at Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting!!!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
  46. Bella says

    June 15, 2019 at 9:04 pm

    Yumm these look and sound so good! Sucks im allergic to gluten and banana and eggs.
    Reply

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