30-Minute Paleo Maple Glazed Banana Walnut Donuts
Grain-free donuts made with coconut flour, ripe bananas, and walnuts, delivering warm spice notes of cinnamon and cloves. The maple glaze adds natural sweetness and shine. Perfect for paleo dieters, those avoiding grains, or anyone seeking a protein-rich breakfast treat. This version skips refined flour and sugar entirely, relying on banana's natural sweetness and pure maple syrup for depth.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 2
Combine coconut flour, baking soda, cloves, and cinnamon in a large bowl and mix well.
- 3
In a separate bowl, combine banana, eggs, vanilla extract, and maple syrup and mix well.
- 4
Add wet mixture to flour mixture and stir until combined.
- 5
Fold in chopped walnuts.
- 6
Spray donut tin with cooking spray and fill with batter.
- 7
Bake until done, about 20 minutes.
- 8
Cool completely and remove from pan.
- 9
Whisk together melted coconut oil and maple syrup.
- 10
Dip cooled donuts in glaze.
Tips
Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and easier mixing; overripe ones with brown spots work best.
Don't overmix batter once flour is added to avoid tough, dense donuts; stir just until combined.
If glaze thickens as it cools, gently reheat or thin with a few drops of maple syrup.
Good to Know
Keep in airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days, or refrigerate up to 4 days. Glazed donuts taste best within 24 hours of glazing.
Prepare batter up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate. Bake fresh when ready. Unglazed donuts freeze up to 1 month; thaw and re-glaze.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Pairs well with coffee, almond milk, or herbal tea. Great for meal prep breakfasts.
Common Mistakes
Overmix after adding flour to avoid dense, rubbery texture.
Use ripe bananas; underripe ones won't provide enough moisture and sweetness.
Don't skip the cooking spray in the tin; coconut flour batter sticks easily.
Substitutions
Vegan Options
Nut-Free Alternatives
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I make these vegan?
Yes, replace eggs with flax eggs (2 Tbsp ground flax mixed with 6 Tbsp water per egg). The texture will be slightly less fluffy but still moist.
What if my donuts are dense or dry?
Coconut flour absorbs moisture differently than wheat flour. Ensure bananas are very ripe and check donuts a minute or two before the 20-minute mark to avoid overbaking.
How long do glazed donuts keep?
Best within 24 hours of glazing for optimal glaze texture. Store in airtight container up to 2 days at room temperature or 4 days refrigerated.