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Gluten Free Banana Donuts with Chocolate Coconut Walnuts

Published: Apr 4, 2023 by Sandi Gaertner · 31 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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Get ready for these decadent gluten free banana donuts!! Kids love these donuts, especially when we turn them into Chunky Monkey donuts by adding chocolate, nuts, and coconut. If you are looking for the perfect gluten free donut recipe, this is a great recipe. Make them in just minutes.

Gluten free banana donuts topped with fudge, coconut, and walnuts.
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  • Why This Recipe is Great:
  • How To Ripen Bananas
  • Ingredient Notes:
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Do these donuts sound like Ben & Jerry's ice cream? Well, these donuts have that same delicious flavor!! These gluten-free banana donuts are full of sweet, ripe bananas and are so good. This easy banana recipe is quickly put together so you can enjoy these donuts quickly!

While you are here on the blog, check out the BEST Gluten Free Donut Recipes.

Why This Recipe is Great:

  • Unique flavor: Banana donuts have a distinct flavor that sets them apart from traditional donut flavors like chocolate or vanilla. I love the sweetness of the ripe banana combined with the chocolate, coconut, and fudge topping.
  • Moist texture: The moisture in the mashed bananas adds a soft and moist texture to the donut. Your donuts will turn out perfectly.
  • Healthier: I use unrefined sugar to keep these donuts a little healthier. I also include almond flour so that there is some protein to balance out the sugar. If you are nut-free, see the recipe FAQ for a nut-free option.
  • Flexibility: You can make these donuts three different ways. Bake these donuts in a donut pan, use a donut maker, or make them as mini muffins.

If a sweet banana flavor is your thing, too, you MUST try my most popular banana recipe, Gluten Free Banana Bars!!

How To Ripen Bananas

If your bananas are not ripe yet, don't worry. Bananas are so easy to ripen. Check out these tips to ripen your bananas quickly:

  • Our favorite way to ripen bananas is to bake them at 250 degrees F for 10-15 minutes!
  • Toss them (skin on) on the grill for a few minutes.
  • If you have time, put them in a paper bag and seal them shut for a day or two.
Gluten free banana donut with a bite taken out.
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Ingredient Notes:

  • Gluten Free Flour Blend - I tested this recipe with King Arthur Measure for Measure blend. Other blends will work, but you may need to adjust the ratio of the wet and dry ingredients.
  • Almond Flour - I used Anthony's Almond Flour. Ensure that you use almond flour and not almond meal.
  • Coconut Sugar - You can use coconut sugar or brown sugar.
  • Baking Powder - Use aluminum-free.
  • Ground Cinnamon
  • Bananas - See below for tips to ripen bananas.
  • Eggs - Size large.
  • Butter - Use unsalted butter.
  • Milk - I used almond milk, but you can use regular milk or any non-dairy milk.
  • Toppings - Chocolate, unsweetened coconut, and nuts.

You will be surprised when you see that these donuts are pretty healthy! Skip the chocolate fudge on top, and you can eat these healthy banana donuts for breakfast!!!

Very good, I used rice flour instead. Topping Nutella and pecans."

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I love making donuts in this BabyCakes Donut Maker. It is so easy to use, and the donuts cook in just 3 minutes. Clean-up is easy too!

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Tips For Success:

  • Do not overmix your donut batter. It will make your donuts will turn out denser.
  • I can't recommend using a donut maker enough...it makes your donuts so much better.
  • Do not use a stand mixer to mix your donut batter. Hand mixing will ensure your donuts turn out fluffy.
Gluten Free Banana Donuts dropping on shredded coconut on top.

Recipe Step-By-Step Directions:

Donut dry ingredients mixed in a bowl. A whisk in in the bowl.

Step 1: Add the dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl and whisk to blend.

Banana donuts wet and dry ingredients in a bowl.

Step 2: In a bowl, soften the butter and add the rest of the wet ingredients. Whisk to blend.

Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until the two are just barely mixed.

Gluten free banana donut batter in a bowl.

Step 4: This is what the batter looks like. See how it is a little thick? That is okay. These donuts will still be nice and light.

Gluten free banana batter in a donut pan ready to bake.

Step 5: You can use a donut maker to make this banana donut recipe or a donut pan!

Step 6: Add the batter to a donut pan to make these donuts in a donut pan. You can spoon the batter into the donut sections or use a piping bag and squeeze the batter into each section.

Step 7: Bake for 15 minutes at 350º F. Note the total bake time will vary depending on the size of your donut pan.

baked gluten free donuts in a pan

🔑 Sandi says: Donut Makers are a lot easier. All you do is drop a spoonful of donut batter into each section, and they cook in just 3 minutes.

A spoon is drizzling chocolate onto Gluten free banana donuts

Step 8: I used a simple chocolate fudge sauce I found at Trader Joe's, but you can also melt chocolate chips to make your own homemade chocolate sauce. This is a fun option if you prefer the flavor of milk chocolate!

Fingers are dropping shredded coconut on to Gluten Free Banana Donuts.

Step 9: Sprinkle on the shredded coconut. I use unsweetened shredded coconut, but you can use sweetened if you like sweet things.

Fingers dropping walnuts onto Gluten Free Banana Donuts.

Recipe FAQ:

Can you use other types of nuts?

You can use any nuts you like in this recipe. My favorites are pecans, almonds, and macadamia nuts.

Can you make these donuts nut-free?

To make this gluten free banana donut recipe nut-free, omit the almond flour and add ½ cup of additional gluten free flour blend. Omit the walnuts on top as well.

Can you make these gluten free banana donuts dairy-free?

To make this recipe dairy-free, use plant-based butter and dairy-free chocolate like Enjoy Life.

How do you store banana donuts?

Store these banana donuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also freeze these donuts in a zip-style freezer bag.

More Gluten Free Donuts Recipes:

  • Gluten Free Fried Donuts - These donuts are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside!
  • Gluten Free Apple Cider Donuts - If you love fall flavors, these
  • Gluten Free Lemon Donuts - These donuts are full of lemon flavor.
  • Gluten free Pumpkin Donuts - These pumpkin donuts are good enough to eat all year long!

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Gluten Free Banana Chunky Monkey Donuts

Sandi Gaertner
Easy gluten free banana donuts with chocolate, coconut and walnuts.
4.86 from 21 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Gluten Free Donut Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 8 donuts
Calories 359 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • ⅓ cup almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons additional almond milk
  • 1 cup gluten free flour blend
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • dash salt
  • 1 cup coconut sugar
  • shredded coconut optional
  • walnuts optional
  • fudge/melted chocolate optional

Instructions
 

  • If you are making these in the oven, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. If you are making these in a BabyCakes Donut maker, plug it in to turn it on.
  • In a large bowl, add dry ingredients. Whisk to blend.
  • In a smaller bowl, add wet ingredients and mix well.
  • Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix.
  • Spray the donut pan with coconut oil and add batter to each section.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until done.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Drizzle chocolate on top and sprinkle with coconut and walnuts.

Notes

If your gluten free flour blend doesn't contain Xanthan Gum, add 1 teaspoon.

SPECIAL NOTE

Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn't test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 153mgFiber: 4gSugar: 33g
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Nutritional information is an estimate provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the actual nutritional information with the products and brands you are using with your preferred nutritional calculator.

This post was updated from an older August 2018 post with more recipe details.

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  1. Lee Ann

    September 10, 2022 at 8:36 pm

    This is one of my all time favorite recipes! I started making the donuts but now I often just pour the batter into a loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for an hour or use my mini loaf pan baking it for 25 minutes. I put unsweetened coconut and diced walnuts on top before baking.

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      September 10, 2022 at 9:56 pm

      I love the idea of baking this as a banana loaf cake!

      Reply
  2. Lennart & Evelyn Suurmond

    June 07, 2019 at 1:44 pm

    These are delicious.. Made with castor sugar, oil and milk.. Turned out way better than expected.

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      June 07, 2019 at 4:40 pm

      I am so glad you liked this recipe!! Thank you so much.

      Reply
  3. Amy | The Cook Report

    September 05, 2017 at 2:13 am

    5 stars
    These are gorgeous, they look so moist and tasty!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      September 05, 2017 at 8:36 am

      Thank you Amy, the banana keeps them really moist.

      Reply
  4. Helen of Fuss Free Flavours

    September 05, 2017 at 1:42 am

    4 stars
    These would make such a delicious breakfast treat, perfect for a yummy start to the day. A nice variation on banana muffins.

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      September 05, 2017 at 8:36 am

      My kids would love these for breakfast.

      Reply
  5. Jagruti

    September 05, 2017 at 12:37 am

    These are yummy and tempting. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      September 05, 2017 at 8:37 am

      Thank you

      Reply
  6. Dannii

    September 05, 2017 at 12:35 am

    5 stars
    I keep meaning to try making my own donuts and this is tempting me even more. That sauce look so amazing.

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      September 05, 2017 at 8:37 am

      Thank you. We love donuts and it is often easier to make them 🙂

      Reply
  7. Brian Jones

    September 04, 2017 at 10:30 pm

    5 stars
    These look and sound really delicious, not sure I can get my British head around donuts for breakfast though! I think I'll wait for my mid morning cuppa and treat.

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      September 05, 2017 at 8:38 am

      I usually make these for after school as a little pick me up. I am not a big sugar for breakfast person either.

      Reply
  8. Lee Ann

    January 25, 2017 at 1:59 pm

    Love, love, love these. I am now a Chunky Monkey Junkie!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      January 25, 2017 at 7:22 pm

      Thank you Lee Ann 🙂

      Reply
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