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Assorted Nutella Stuffed Baked Banana Bread Donuts Topped 3 Ways! Cream Cheese Frosting… Warm and melted Nutella… or a coating of Cinnamon Sugar. Altogether, it’s a delicious way to please everyone! Plus, as a bonus, I’m including Nutella Stuffed Donut Holes because, let’s face it, normal donuts aren’t enough!
Firstly, meet the coolest assortment of donuts ever—think sunglasses-wearing, leather-jacket-motorcycle-riding cool. These are healthier than their deep-fried counterparts; they’re baked, not fried. Made with a mix of wholemeal/whole wheat flour and some white flour, they achieve that perfect donut epicness it’s different to my epic Nutella Churro Donut Holes.
If you love Banana Bread especial my Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips, then you’ll love this twist even more. And if you adore Nutella as much as I’ve been lately, I even love it in my Nutella Hot Chocolate, you’re in for a treat. As the bananas were getting mushy, I decided to experiment rather than making another banana cake. Out came the dusty donut pans—a thrilling sight after two months.
The result? Nutella stuffed banana bread donuts. For instance, look at that Nutella oozing out—absolutely beautiful, right?
However, choosing the right topping was the real dilemma. Would Cream Cheese Frosting pair well with Nutella? Absolutely! Therefore, I decided to sample all three topping options: Warm Nutella, Cream Cheese Frosting, and Cinnamon Sugar.
To complete the experience, I whipped up some Donut Holes just to see if they’d work, and indeed, they totally did just like in my Strawberry Cheesecake Donut Holes
recipe.
First up, we have Warm Nutella as a frosting. No extras are needed because Nutella stands on its own. As a result, your Valentine’s Day just got more indulgent.
Next, we have Cinnamon Sugar Banana Bread Donuts stuffed with Nutella. According to my kids, they rival bakery ones, and that’s a compliment! Amazingly, these taste just like their deep-fried cinnamon sugar cousins, yet manage to set perfectly on the outside while staying fluffy inside.
Lastly, there’s Cream Cheese Frosting—it stole my heart, it’s a simplified version on the one topping my Carrot Cake. Perfectly blending cream cheese, banana bread, Nutella, and cinnamon, this topping became an instant favorite.
After conducting a family survey, we unanimously agreed that this assortment is the ultimate way to please every taste bud. Now, I’m sharing it with you.
Need more Banana recipe inspiration? Try these:
Strawberry-Raspberry Oatmeal Cheesecake Smoothie
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Nutella Stuffed Baked Banana Bread Donuts with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
Donuts:
- 1/2 cup raw sugar (or your sugar of choice)
- 1/4 cup canola oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1/4 cup reduced fat butter , (or spread of your choice, Sub with apple sauce for an even healthier option)
- 1 large egg
- 2 small-medium sized ripe bananas , mashed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup wholemeal/whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1/2 cup plain white flour (or light spelt or all-purpose flour)
- 1/3 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2/3 cup Nutella , melted for 30 seconds in the microwave of over stove top until runnier than usual, divided
- 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar mix
OR
- 1/3 cup sugar mixed with 2-3 teaspoons ground cinnamon (adjust to your tastes)
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1/3 cup reduce fat/fat free cream cheese , room temperature
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (or sugar of choice)
- Splash of vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 176℃ | 350℉. Grease 2x 12 hole donut pans with a thin layer of spread of choice (butter/margarine or coconut oil). Wipe over excess with a paper towel.
- Whisk together the sugar, oil, butter (or spread) and egg until light and creamy. Add in in the banana, vanilla and cinnamon and whisk again until combined..
- Add the flour(s), salt, baking soda and powder, mixing together until just combined (do not over-mix the batter).
- Fill donut pans 1/2 way using a teaspoon (about 1 1/2 teaspoons of batter per donut hole). Using 1/3 cup pre-melted Nutella, pour 1 teaspoon Nutella per donut over the batter in the pans. Carefully cover each donut with remaining batter, using your fingertips if you need too, to make sure there is a secure 'lid' over the tops.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown, and set to the touch (they should spring back when pressed down). Allow to cool for about 5 minutes before removing from pan.
- While donuts are baking, prepare toppings:
Toppings:
- Whisk cream cheese and sugar in a bowl until thick and creamy. Mix in the vanilla (as much as you like) to suit your tastes.
- Prepare a shallow bowl with the cinnamon sugar. While the donuts are still warm, transfer four (or more/less) donuts to the cinnamon sugar mix and turn to coat evenly.
- Frost another four (or more/less) with the cream cheese frosting. And spoon the remaining Nutella over the top of the remaining donuts. Enjoy!
Please Note:
- To make donut holes, fill a mini muffin pan half way with batter. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon Nutella onto the centre, and top with about 1 teaspoon of batter, or enough to cover. To bake, follow the instructions above.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Am I able to make these with almond flour?
Hi Niambi. Almond flour has a different consistency to regular flour so I don’t suggest it.
Hey Karina! Just asking, do you have any suggestions apart from chocolate chips? Like, orange for a chocolate-orange banana bread?
Great, thank you so much!
Theses look so good! Do you know if they would freeze well?
Hey Hallie! Yes they do freeze well! I froze ours for up to one month and reheated in the microwave (without toppings) 🙂 Xx
Be still be heart these look incredible! How do manage to combine all things delicious in one? I mean Nutella, banana bread aaaaaaand donuts!! This is too much of a good thing! YUM!
Ah! Girl you must try these! And i’m still foaming at the mouth with your mug cakes! Holy moly. I’ll be re-making them soon! Far out you kill me with your beautiful sweet tooth. I think I have a crush on you 😉
I can’t handle these pictures…. I’m stopping myself from licking the screen.
I don’t have a donut pan, but could I just use a muffin tin?
Can’t wait to try these. Nutella makes life happier.
Hi Martina! Yes you can definitely use a muffin tin! YUMMM!!
And it’s ok. You can lick the screen. I won’t tell anyone 😉