If you’re on the hunt for a healthy baked donuts recipe, you’ve hit the jackpot my friend! These banana oat baked donuts for toddlers (and, let’s be real, the whole family) are easy to make, naturally sweetened and packed with wholesome oats. Plus, they are versatile enough to customize. They can be served as breakfast or a healthy snack for kids.
If you love these healthy banana oats baked donuts, you’ll also enjoy my strawberry oatmeal breakfast cookies or blueberry baked oatmeal bars—they’re equally perfect for breakfast or as a healthy snack for toddlers!
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Why These Are the Best Baked Donuts
Not to toot my own horn, but these are hands down the best baked donuts I’ve made. They’re soft, moist, and perfectly sweet—everything you want in a healthy baked donut recipe. Making these donuts has become a weekend tradition in our house. My kiddo loves helping me mix the batter and (of course) decorating them with sprinkles and blueberries.
Why you’ll Love These Healthy Baked Donuts for Kids
- They are Healthy and Sweet: These baked donuts are sweetened with ripe banana and a touch of maple syrup — no refined sugar in sight! It’s the perfect way to create a banana oat donut without refined sugar while still keeping them kid-approved.
- Quick and Easy to Make: These banana oat baked donuts are perfect for busy mornings. It can be one of those quick healthy breakfast ideas for kids that you’ll actually enjoy making.
- Great for Meal Prep: You can make a batch on Sundays, and you’ll have a healthy snack for kids ready to go for the week. They’re also great for lunch boxes, after-school snacks, or even breakfast on the go.
Ingredients for Banana Oat Baked Donuts
- All-purpose flour or Whole wheat flour
- Oats ( rolled or quick oats)
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Egg
- Milk (dairy or plant-based)
- Vanilla extract
- Melted butter or coconut oil
- Maple Syrup
How to Make Banana Oat Baked Donuts
Making homemade baked donuts with oats is as easy as mashing a banana.
Start with ripe bananas for natural sweetness. The riper, the better! Mash the banana really well then add the egg, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract and maple syrup.
Now, add the flour,, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
Pour the mixture into a donut pan and bake until golden and a fluffy.
Kid-Friendly Toppings for Baked Donuts
This is where things get fun! My little one loves sprinkling blueberries and colorful sprinkles on top. But here are some ideas for you:
- Nut Butters: Add a layer of almond of peanut butter
- Fresh Fruits: Try adding fruits like strawberries or even strawberries.
- Others: Coconut flakes, chocolate or these fun dye-free sprinkles.
Tips for Success
Here are some tips and tricks to help you make the most delicious baked donuts every time:
- Use a Nonstick Donut Pan: Invest in a good-quality nonstick donut pan to ensure your donuts release cleanly. Lightly greasing the pan with cooking spray or brushing with melted butter can also help prevent sticking.
- Pipe the Batter for Evenness: Instead of spooning the batter into the pan, transfer it into a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. This makes filling the molds easier and ensures each donut is uniform.
- Don’t Overfill the Pan: Fill the molds about 2/3 full. Overfilling can cause the batter to spill over, losing that classic donut shape.
- Cool Before Removing: Let the donuts cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Removing them too soon can cause them to break apart.
More Healthy Snack Ideas for Toddlers
Frozen Yogurt Bites with Granola
Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars
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Banana Oat Baked Donuts
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup oats rolled or quick oats
- 1 large ripe banana
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup milk dairy or plant-based
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Optional Topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. and lightly grease a donut pan.
- In a medium bowl, mash the banana until smooth then whisk in the egg, milk, vanilla extract, melted butter (or coconut oil), and maple syrup until well combined.
- To the same bowl add flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter should be thick but pourable. If you are adding toppings, fold them in at this step.
- Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan using a ziploc bag or piping bag, filling each mold about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the donuts are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store these donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. They can also be frozen for up to a month.
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