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    Published: November 21, 2020

    Healthy Paleo Cinnamon Banana Donuts

    4.88 from 8 votes
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    Best ever healthy paleo cinnamon banana donuts that are fluffy, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup! Enjoy as a snack, breakfast, or even healthy dessert. Made with simple and nutritious ingredients, like almond flour, bananas, and almond butter, this easy recipe only takes 30 minutes and is sure to please!

    healthy paleo cinnamon banana donuts

    BEST EVER healthy paleo cinnamon banana donuts

    DONUTS, DONUTS, DONUTS! I am clearly just too excited about this recipe because I absolutely love donuts. Although I do have to say, baked donuts are definitely superior to fried ones. They are not only fluffier but they kind of give me cake vibes. In all seriousness though, these healthy paleo cinnamon banana donuts are fluffy, naturally sweet, nutritious, and the perfect snack.

    I am most certainly banana-breaded-out, so these paleo donuts are the perfect alternative! Honestly, they might even be better. This recipe gives me serious Fall feels! I just want to curl up on the couch with some spiced apple cider, a cozy blanket, and a few of these fluffy paleo cinnamon banana donuts.

    One of the best things about these paleo donuts is that they are baked, which makes them a lot healthier than regular donuts. With no added oil or refined sugar, I love enjoying these healthy baked paleo donuts any time of the day!

    If I haven’t sold you already, I am not sure what I am doing wrong! These fluffy paleo banana donuts are a must bake. Whether you are looking for a little afternoon snack, breakfast addition, or healthy dessert, these fluffy cinnamon banana donuts are for you!

    healthy paleo cinnamon banana donuts

    Ingredients in healthy paleo cinnamon banana donuts

    I am all about simplicity and ease, so don’t worry, you won’t need to go to the supermarket and buy a lot of expensive baking ingredients. You probably have most of these ingredients in your pantry already!

    You’ll only need a few, simple ingredients to get this easy recipe going! Eight ingredients to be exact. Here is a list of exactly what you’ll need to make the fluffiest healthy paleo cinnamon banana donuts:

    • Wet Ingredients:
      • Banana
      • Egg
      • Almond Butter
      • Maple syrup
      • Vanilla extract
    • Dry Ingredients
      • Almond flour
      • Baking powder
      • Ground cinnamon

    Any brand of these ingredients will work, I just recommended my favorites!

    Have unripened bananas? No worries!

    Brown bananas are best for baking because they offer natural sweetness, unlike very yellow or green bananas. You can still make this recipe with unripe bananas! I’ll teach you how:

    To quickly ripen a banana, simply stick it in the oven at 350 F for 2 – 3 minutes! Then, remove the peel and place the banana on a lined baking sheet, and put it back into the oven for another 2 – 3 minutes until it is soft, gooey, and looks like a mashed banana.

    healthy paleo cinnamon banana donuts

    Tools needed to make paleo cinnamon banana donuts

    This easy recipe for healthy paleo cinnamon banana donuts not only has very simple, clean ingredients, but it also only calls for a few kitchen tools. You’ll need six different items, in addition to your measuring cups.

    • Donut Mold
    • Parchment paper, baking spray, or oil
    • One Large Mixing Bowl
    • One Small Bowl
    • Fork
    • Spatula

    How to make healthy paleo cinnamon banana donuts

    These healthy paleo cinnamon banana donuts are super easy to make. You seriously do not need to be a professional baker or cook by any means. It’s so easy that you could most likely do it with your eyes closed. I promise. Here, I’ll walk you through the steps.

    First, preheat your oven to 350F.

    Then, grease a donut mold with avocado spray or baking spray. If you have an older mold, I recommend cutting out a little circle from parchment paper so the top of the donut does not stick.

    Next, in a small bowl, whisk the egg with a fork.

    Now, in a large bowl, mash the banana with a fork. It should be completely mushy and have NO chunks.

    Once the banana is mashed, add in the whisked egg, almond butter, vanilla extract,Ā maple syrup. Mix until fully combined.

    Next, you fold in the dry ingredients with a spatula. Add theĀ almond flour, cinnamon, and baking powder to the large bowl until fully combined.

    Evenly divide and spoon the batter into the greased donut mold. I made 6 donuts!

    Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean and enjoy you perfect fluffy paleo cinnamon banana donuts!

    healthy paleo cinnamon banana donuts

    How to store healthy paleo cinnamon banana donuts

    One of the best things about this delicious healthy paleo banana donut recipes is that you can bake them on the weekend and they will last you all week! Perfect for meal prep and busy people.

    For best results, store in a coveredĀ airtight containerĀ in at room temperate for 4 – 6 days or in the fridge from 5 – 7 days.

    I like eating my donuts both warm and at room temperature! Depending on what you like, you can either heat up in the microwave for 20 seconds or enjoy straight from storage.

    Looking for other tasty Fall snack recipes?

    Skinny Spicy Margarita Recipe

    Frozen Yogurt Granola Bars

    High Protein Acai Bowl

    Juiciest Grilled Turkey Burgers (Keto)

    healthy paleo cinnamon banana donuts

    Did you make this recipe?

    If you make this recipe, be sure to comment and rate it down below. Also, don’t forget to tag me @healthfulblondie on Instagram and use the hashtag #healthfulblondie so I can see your delicious creation and share it with my followers!

    Healthy Paleo Cinnamon Banana Donuts

    Best ever healthy paleo cinnamon banana donuts that are fluffy, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup! Enjoy as a snack, breakfast, or even healthy dessert. Made with simple and nutritious ingredients, this easy recipe only takes 30 minutes and is sure to please!
    4.88 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Serving 6 Donuts

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 egg
    • 1 banana, brown and mashed
    • 1 Tbsp almond butter *
    • 1/2 cup maple syrup
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 1/4 cup almond flour **
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350F and grease donut mold with avocado spray or baking spray. If you have an older mold, I recommend cutting out a little circle from parchment paper so the top of the donut does not stick.
    • Next, in a small bowl, whisk the egg with a fork. Set to the side.
    • In a large bowl, mash the banana with a fork. It should be completely mushy and have NO chunks.
    • Add in the whisked egg, almond butter, vanilla extract, maple syrup. Mix until fully combined. Now fold inĀ almond flour, cinnamon, and baking powder.
    • Evenly divide and spoon the batter into the greased donut mold.
    • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean, and enjoy!

    Notes

    * You can substitute any nut butter
    ** You can substitute with gluten-free flour or regular all-purpose flour.
    Course Breakfast & Snacks
    Cuisine American
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    1. Petra Calic says

      November 28, 2020 at 10:49 am

      5 stars
      Amazing recipe and my new favorite! Didn’t have maple syrup so I substituted it with honey and it was so tasty! Soft, sweet and quickly done. Just love it!

      Reply
      • Tati Chermayeff says

        December 05, 2020 at 12:51 pm

        Hi Petra! So happy to hear this and that honey worked too. These donuts are my absolute favorite as well. They are so light and fluffy.

        Reply
    2. Megan L says

      January 09, 2021 at 2:58 pm

      5 stars
      Best donut recipe ever. I’m telling you, they are so soft and moist. Way better than a fried donut! Thanks Tati for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Tati Chermayeff says

        January 17, 2021 at 10:41 am

        Amazing, Megan! So excited to heat this is your favorite donut recipe. I love how they are so fluffy!

        Reply
    3. Kelsy says

      January 10, 2021 at 1:17 am

      Can you use baking soda instead of baking powder ? I’m on the scd diet :/

      Reply
      • Tati Chermayeff says

        January 17, 2021 at 10:41 am

        Hi Kelsy! Yes, you can try. I have not done it myself, but it should work šŸ™‚

        Reply
    4. Sukhubakes says

      January 30, 2021 at 1:32 pm

      4 stars
      These were absolutely amazing. According to my sister it was like banana bread in donut form. These were super easy to make and melt in your mouth good. Will definitely make it again.

      Reply
      • Tati Chermayeff says

        February 03, 2021 at 2:26 pm

        YAY! This makes me so happy! So glad that you liked them!!

        Reply
    5. LAUREN C says

      January 31, 2021 at 5:18 am

      would it be possible to free form the donuts since I don’t have a donut mold? Or is the batter a little too sticky for that?

      Reply
      • Tati Chermayeff says

        January 31, 2021 at 7:07 am

        Hi!! So the batter is not too liquid, but to get the shape it is best to use a donut mold. If you try free hand, let me know! I would recommend transforming these into muffins if you have a muffin tin šŸ™‚

        Reply
    6. Henrietta K says

      May 10, 2021 at 9:36 am

      5 stars
      I love these donuts so much! They are very moist and the perfect texture. It taste like banana bread. Also, I just remembered to comment and rate now, but I made them a month ago!

      Reply
      • Tati Chermayeff says

        May 12, 2021 at 7:05 pm

        So happy to hear this Henrietta!!!

        Reply
    7. Jackie Roberge says

      May 17, 2021 at 9:52 pm

      5 stars
      These came out so delicious šŸ˜‹ Even my 7 year old loved them and ate 2 right away! I’m going to have to make a second batch tomorrow! They were super easy to make too!

      Reply
      • Tati Chermayeff says

        May 21, 2021 at 6:56 am

        Thank you so much, Jackie! These are for sure one of my favorites too!!

        Reply
    8. Saskia says

      June 17, 2021 at 9:25 am

      5 stars
      I firstly love how healthy they are!! Secondly, they are super rich and moist!

      Reply
    9. Lisa says

      February 06, 2022 at 5:21 pm

      5 stars
      Hi! I loved these donuts so much! Any reason why mine seemed too moist and were, sort of, falling apart? Did I not cook them long enough (I did about 23 minutes)? Did I not let them cool enough? Maybe my almond butter was too watery? Thank you! I will definitely attempt them again as they were delicious!

      Reply
    10. Fawn says

      June 10, 2022 at 11:30 am

      5 stars
      My second time around I added 1/4 cup of applesauce to these and forgot the nut butter and they still came out fabulous!!

      Reply

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