Mmmm...Banana donuts

Who doesn't miss a good donut when you're living the gluten-free life? K, I know I said that about muffins too but maybe I just have a weakness for baked goods ;)

We made these today actually (mainly because I had some old bananas to use up AND I'm just not ready to make banana bread again AND I wanted to try out my new donut pan I just purchased!) 

They are light, fluffy and a great alternative to making banana bread with those old bananas. 

Gluten Free Banana Donuts

(Gluten Free, Can Be Dairy Free)
Adapted by jalene

Yields: 10-12 donuts
Ingredients: 

• 2 over-ripe bananas
• 1 egg
• 3 Tbsp milk or milk alternative
• 1 Tbsp coconut oil or olive oil
• 1 tsp gluten free vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup sugar (I use evaporated cane sugar or coconut sugar)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp brown rice flour
• 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp cornstarch (look for a non-GMO one)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)

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Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 350.
   
2. Spray or rub donut pan with olive oil. 
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the banana, egg, milk, sugar, vanilla and oil. 
4. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until just combined. 
5. Fill each donut round with 2 heaping spoonfuls of batter. They will raise when cooking. (Should make 10-12 donuts.)
6. Bake 7-9 minutes, then cool 5 minutes in the pan before transferring to a cooling rack. 
7. Cool completely before glazing, if desired.

My little donut thief...