Gluten-Free Strawberry Banana Donuts – Eat Yourself Skinny

These Gluten-Free Strawberry Banana Donuts are soft, fluffy, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and fresh strawberries. These donuts are baked, not fried, and topped with a sweet strawberry glaze!

These Gluten-Free Strawberry Banana Donuts are everything you love about a bakery-style donut, made with wholesome ingredients you can feel good about! Soft, fluffy, naturally moist, and bursting with sweet banana and juicy strawberries. These baked strawberry donuts are perfect for breakfast, brunch, an afternoon snack, or even a healthier dessert. Best of all, they’re baked instead of fried, and made with zero butter or oil making them a lighter treat you’ll want to make again and again!

Why You’ll Love These

• Soft, moist and fluffy – mashed bananas keeps these donuts incredibly tender while almond flour adds richness and moisture.
• Wholesome ingredients – oat flour, almond flour, fresh fruit, and simple pantry staples make these a healthier alternative to traditional donuts.
• Easy to make – the donut batter comes together in one bowl with just a few minutes of prep and baked, not fried.
• Great for meal prep – bake a batch at the beginning of the week for quick breakfasts or grab-and-go snacks for the kids.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• flour – I used a combination of oat flour and almond flour to keep these donuts gluten-free and keeping them nice and moist while still having a soft, tender texture.
• baking powder – provides the lift these baked donuts need for a light, fluffy texture.
• strawberries – finely chopped fresh strawberries add juicy bursts of sweetness throughout the donuts. Dice them into small pieces and gently pat dry with a paper towel to prevent excess moisture.
• banana – one medium ripe banana provides natural sweetness, moisture, and delicious banana flavor. The riper your banana, the sweeter your donuts will be.
• eggs – help bind the batter together while creating a soft, cake-like texture.
• milk – adds moisture and creates a smooth batter. Dairy or unsweetened almond milk both work well in this recipe.
• cane sugar – just enough cane sugar lightly sweetens these donuts without overpowering the fruit flavors.
• vanilla extract – one tsp of vanilla enhances both the banana and strawberry flavors while adding warmth.
• strawberry glaze – made with a combination of powdered sugar, fresh blended strawberries and milk to add the perfect finishing touch.

How to Make Strawberry Banana Donuts

1. Prepare the oven. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Generously coat a 12-count donut pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Mix the ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the oat flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, eggs, milk, cane sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well incorporated.
3. Make the batter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the finely chopped strawberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
4. Fill the donut pan. Transfer the batter to a large zip-top bag or piping bag and snip off one corner. Pipe the batter evenly into each donut cavity, filling each about three-quarters full.
5. Bake the donuts. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Make the strawberry glaze. While the donuts cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, blended strawberries, and milk until smooth. If needed, add additional milk one teaspoon at a time until the glaze reaches a thin, pourable consistency.
7. Glaze the donuts. Dip the tops of each cooled donut into the glaze, allowing any excess to drip off. Sprinkle with finely crushed freeze-dried strawberries before the glaze sets. Let the glaze harden for several minutes before serving.

Tips for Making the Best Strawberry Banana Donuts

• Use an extra ripe banana – the riper the banana, the better! Bananas with plenty of brown spots are naturally sweeter, mash more easily, and add extra moisture to the batter. This gives the donuts their soft, tender texture while reducing the need for extra sugar.
• Finely chop the strawberries – fresh strawberries release a lot of moisture as they bake. Dice them into small, even pieces and gently pat them dry with paper towels before folding them into the batter. This helps prevent soggy spots and keeps the donuts light and fluffy.
• Don’t overmix the batter – once you combine the wet and dry ingredients, gently stir just until no streaks of flour remain. Overmixing can make baked donuts tougher instead of soft and tender.
• Pipe the batter into the donut pan – instead of spooning the batter into the donut pan, transfer it to a piping bag or a large zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. This makes filling the donut wells much easier and gives you evenly shaped donuts with less mess.
• Generously grease the donut pan – even nonstick donut pans can cause baked donuts to stick. Spray each cavity well with nonstick cooking spray or lightly grease with oil to ensure the donuts release easily after baking.
• Don’t overbake – make sure to keep an eye on the donuts during the last few minutes of baking. Overbaking can dry them out, especially since they’re made with oat and almond flour.
• Let donuts cool before baking – allow the donuts to cool completely on a wire rack before dipping them in the glaze. If they’re still warm, the glaze will melt and slide right off instead of creating that beautiful glossy coating.
• Finish with freeze-dried strawberries – this is optional, but a light sprinkle of finely crushed freeze-dried strawberries adds beautiful pop of color and extra strawberry flavor. Crush them into small crumbs rather than large pieces so they evenly coat each donut without overpowering the glaze.

Variations and Substitutions

• Make them dairy-free – use your favorite dairy-free milk in both the batter ad the glaze.
• Add cinnamon – a half teaspoon of cinnamon adds a warm flavor that pairs beautifully with the banana.
• Add lemon zest – fresh lemon zest brightens the strawberries and makes these donuts taste even more refreshing.
• Add chocolate chips – mini dark chocolate chips make these donuts feel like a bakery treat.
• Swap the berries – try raspberries, blueberries, or finely diced peaches instead of strawberries.
• Add protein – mix a scoop of vanilla protein powder into the batter, adding an extra splash of milk if needed to maintain the proper consistency.
• Skip the glaze – these donuts are delicious plain or lightly dusted with powdered sugar for a less sweet option.

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