Banana Doughnuts with Lemon Icing

What do you do with those bananas sitting in your fruit bowl when they are over-ripe, brown and spotty on the outside?

I freeze mine. They are great for baking or whipped up with coconut cream, and berries as ice cream or in a smoothy. Bananas are a treat for me as they are a bit sweet for me now as I have cut out so much sugary stuff from my diet. 

I've used bananas in these doughnuts for a sweet treat with friends coming over in the afternoon. I serve them with lemon icing. It makes 6 doughnuts.

Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 35 minutes | Makes 6 doughnuts

INGREDIENTS

3 ripe bananas mashed
2 eggs beaten
2 tablespoon butter melted
1 tablespoon coconut milk
1/2 cup banana flour
1/2 cup almond flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground dry ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 150ºC for 10 minutes.

2. In a mixing bowl, add mashed banana, beaten eggs, coconut milk, melted butter.

3. Add banana flour, almond flour, mix well.

4. Add baking powder, mix well.

5. Add spices, combine until a smooth batter.

6. Grease doughnut pan well, spoon in the mixture.

7. Cook on 150ºC for 35 minutes or until brown, and the doughnut springs back.

Smooth over lemon cream cheese icing, serve with a cup of black coffee.

If you would like to see these doughnuts at the cafe, send us an email and let us know. cafeesplanade@xtra.co.nz