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Banana Strawberry Mini Pancake Donuts with Yogurt Frosting

These Banana Strawberry Mini Pancake Donuts are made with just a few simple ingredients and topped with a fun yogurt frosting. A protein-packed breakfast or snack kids will love.
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Total Time 19 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pancake mix I use Kodiak for higher protein
  • 3/4 cup milk of choice I use soy milk
  • 1 egg or sub 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 Tbsp warm water for vegan
  • 1/2 cup freeze-dried fruit powdered (I used strawberry, banana, and raspberry)
  • Optional: 1/4 cup maple syrup for added sweetness decrease milk by 1/4 cup if using
For topping:
  • Yogurt dairy free if needed, for "frosting"
  • Crushed freeze-dried fruit for "sprinkles"

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a mini donut pan or mini muffin tin.
  2. In a blender, combine the pancake mix, milk, egg, powdered freeze-dried fruit, and maple syrup (if using) until smooth.
  3. Pour or pipe the batter into the prepared pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes, or until set and lightly golden.
  5. Let cool for a few minutes, then gently pop the donuts out of the pan.
  6. Once fully cooled, "ice" each donut with a small spoonful of yogurt and sprinkle with crushed freeze-dried fruit.

Notes

  • A piping bag (or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off) makes filling a mini donut pan much easier than pouring.
  • Crush the freeze-dried fruit for the topping using your hands or the bottom of a glass for the perfect "sprinkle" texture.
  • These are a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. Little hands love helping with the icing and sprinkles step.
  • No donut pan? No problem! Use a standard or mini muffin tin and frost just the same. :)
Storage tips:
  • Refrigerator: Store un-iced donuts in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Freezer: Freeze un-iced donuts for up to 2 months. Thaw and top with yogurt before serving.
  • Reheat: Enjoy at room temperature, or warm briefly in the microwave before icing.