These gluten free donuts are wholesome and egg free! Made with real food ingredients, these are a fun breakfast you can serve up the family anytime!
Gluten free donuts are all the rage, and I knew my kids would love just about anything I put into a donut form….I mean they’re cute, am I right? And kideeze…that speaks LOUDLY!
We were all thrilled with the results….moist banana donuts with no starches, no gums, and totally nourishing for your body. That puts this recipe well into my happy court!
You might also like my other two gluten free donut recipes, Pumpkin Donuts, and Cake Donuts.
My Favorite Donut Pan
I purchased a donut pan for $12 on amazon. It’s easy to use and fun to have around!
No Donut Pan? No Problem!
Refer to this post on how to free form donuts when you do not have a donut pan. (If you do this method, you will need to add additional flour to thicken, start with about 1/4 to 1/2 cup).
OR, simply bake these bad boys up in a mini muffin pan…still great!!
Want to Glaze or Frost Your Gluten Free Donuts?
- Maple Glaze
- Powdered Sugar Glaze @ Gluten Free Palate
- Chocolate Glaze @ Savory Lotus
- A simple cinnamon sugar mix would be tasty too! Just brush with any melted butter, then dip!
Gluten Free Banana Donut Recipe:
Wholesome Banana Donuts - Gluten Free & Vegan
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon chia meal or flax meal
- 3 tablespoons warm water
- 3 tablespoons non dairy milk or any milk
- 2 over-ripe bananas lots of brown spots, mashed
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil melted, or other oil of choice
- 1/4 cup palm sugar or other granulated sugar of choice I replace half with 1/4+ teaspoon liquid stevia
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup oat flour whir your own rolled oats in a spice grinder or blender
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon optional
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease your donut pan.
- In a mixing bowl, place the chia meal and warm water, stirring to thicken and make a chia egg. Let gel for a minute.
- Stir in the rest of the 'wet' ingredients.
- Sprinkle the dry ingredients on top, and whisk in. Let the batter rest a couple minutes to fully absorb some liquid.
- Using a spoon, scoop up about a tablespoon of batter, and drizzle/plop it into the donut space. Fill the tins about 3/4 the way, and bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes (for mini donuts) until just set. If you are using a large donut pan w/ 6 donuts shapes, you will need to bake an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Eat as is, or check out my links above for a glaze.
Nutrition
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Heather H says
Best donut ever! I can’t believe it’s vegan <3
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says
These looks so delicious, and I’d definitely be adding the maple glaze because maple and banana are too good together!
Tessa@tessaDomesticDiva says
Hi Tasha! I have ever used a donut maker before. I would suggest following the donut maker’s suggestion, or your past experience! If you don’t know, I always test one to start as an experiment! Good luck!
tasha says
I just made these and they are delicioussss but for next time how long would i bake it in a donut maker?
solitaire says
hi tessa, i made these free form and found them yumo! of course my fussy 4 year old GF, EF and DF daughter didnt like them – she seems to be soooo fussy. anyway i was wondering if you think these might work in a doughnut maker? in the old days i used to use a runnier batter – maybe similar to the batter this recipe made before i added the extra flour. i can just try it myself but wondered if you had any experience with this. well im off to eat my 3rd or 4th of these little monsters. gotta be good for me right!
Tessa Domestic Diva says
I hear you on the picky kiddo Solitaire! My little guy has me beating my head against the wall at times! I have not used a donut maker, but I think our instinct is right, the thinner version should work!
dawn says
I tried this recipe this morning. I don’t have a donut pan so intended to form them. In the end they turned into muffins as the dough was way to wet to form. It was about the consistency of cake batter. Maybe it was due to my bananas having been frozen and the little it of frost on them turned to liquid, which might have made the dough soft. But i thought I’d share my experience in case someone else is going to try this without the donut pan. I do love how quick and easy this is and the muffins turned out fine.
Tessa Domestic Diva says
Thank you dawn for letting us know! Next time add some more flour if it is too wet….I will make a batch and test to see how much more flour is needed to free form them (I prefer that methos anyways,more meaty donuts!) and will check back in when I do! Give me a day…….
Quiltygal says
Looks yummy …as Oats aren’t Gluten free here in Aus can you suggest an alternative π
Tessa Domestic Diva says
i would try a mixture of teff/brown rice/ maybe a bit of starch. Do you have those flours? Some almond flour could be good too..
Eva says
These were the fastest recipe yet! Into the pans in less than 5 minutes! And of course, I just HAD to add chocolate chips. O….M…..G……!!!
Tessa Domestic Diva says
mmmm….chocolate….
Katie @ This Chick Cooks says
These doughnuts look fabulous! Thanks for sharing them and I'll be featuring them at the link party Wednesday π
April @ The 21st Century Housewife says
There are so many lovely wholesome ingredients in these donuts, and they sound absolutely delicious. It's wonderful how allergy-friendly they are too. Thank you for sharing another yummy recipe π
They Call Me Hypo says
New follower from SIT. Can't wait to give these a try.
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LeahJo says
Vegan and Gluten Free Donuts? Sold.
These sound do yummy and could probably have one every morning without feeling guilty. thanks for sharing. totally pinning. π
Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says
Yummy and healthy…what a great match! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday!
Raj @ Flip Cookbook says
Oh.. sunday morning on your website is making me really hungry. These look so good.. I might have to get a doughnut pan now (after I try your rolling technique of course). Off to breakfast.. my stomach is really grumbling now!
Brittany says
This look great! Thanks for sharing!
GF Gidget says
Those look awesome!!!! PS- I added you to my google reader, and can't wait to read all your scrumptious recipes!
Amber says
Tessa, Brilliant my friend. Just beautiful. These also caught my eye. I love your super healthy version – and that glaze (gasp)! Okay, so I need to invest in a cool donut pan. I was experimenting with some pineapple muffins (cupcakes?) tonight and thought…I need to run this recipe by Tessa and see if I am missing anything. π Hugs,–Amber
Richa says
yumm .. i can eat banana anything anyday for breafast and these look positively delicious!
Tessa Domestic Diva says
anytime my friend, I'd love to help you create something!
Shay says
Those look delicious!