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Banana Chocolate Buckwheat Baked Donut Recipe

January 17, 2021 by Samantha 19 Comments

These Banana Chocolate Buckwheat Donuts are a delicious baked donut recipe. They’re refined sugar-free and use wholesome buckwheat flour to amp up the nutrition and a touch of dark chocolate to feel indulgent.

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Donuts are the perfect breakfast treat, especially a baked donut recipe. What I can’t get behind is serving them frequently to my kids. I went in search of finding a way to incorporate donuts into our lives more and that meant figuring out a healthier version.

Enter these Banana Buckwheat Donuts. They make me wanna throw a fun donut party where guilt or over indulging need apply. 

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These are baked donuts so they’re lower in fat than the traditional fried version. I also switched out the flour for buckwheat and whole wheat all-purpose which ups the iron and fibre content. Add bananas for a flavour everyone can get behind and some chia seeds for those omegas we could all do with more of. Topped with some dark chocolate pieces for gooey sheer delight and messy little faces.

Biting into baked donuts is similar to biting into cake. It’s a soft moist batter that feels indulgent but thanks to the removal of sugar and changing the flour it is actually quite healthy. The chocolate is dark and the minimal amount is sprinkled on top. I will make these healthy donuts at the beginning of the week and pack them in my kids and husbands lunches all week long. As far as a healhty snack goes, this is a good one! 

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These donuts come together in less than 30 minutes which means that they are entirely possible for breakfast, brunch or afternoon snack. We all loved them – dunking treats into coffee (or milk if you’re little) is one of my favourite things and the fact that I can do it before I’m even out of my PJs is something else.

If you’re out of buckwheat flour or just don’t dig it very much feel to use spelt or good old all-purpose flour. The result will be the same, but less nutritious. 

I used maple syrup in the recipe, that is interchangeable with honey. I prefer maple syrup as I like the way it blends into the buckwheat flour flavour. 

These are best served immediately out of the oven, but will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Look at that gooey chocolate! Who’s coming over for snack?

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Looking for a slightly more indulgent baked donut recipe? These Double Chocolate Donuts are a fan fave over here. 

These Dark Chocolate Banana Buckwheat Donuts are a healthy baked donut recipe.
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Banana Chocolate Baked Donut Recipe
Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
17 mins
Cooling Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Refined sugar-free, healthy Banana Chocolate Donuts. Comfort food and a delicious treat that is healthy enough for breakfast.

Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked donut recipe, donut recipe, healthy donut recipe, healthy donuts, healthy snack recipe
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 156 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup buckwheat flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat all-purpose flour or spelt flour or regular all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds black or white will work
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1/4 cup liquid coconut oil or other mild vegetable oil such as canola or grapeseed
  • 1 cup mashed bananas from about 2 large or 3 medium bananas
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped dark chocolate or bittersweet chocolate
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease or spray a donut pan (or 2 if you have 2).

  2. In a large bowl mix together mashed bananas, eggs, maple syrup, oil, and vanilla until well combined.

  3. Add both flours, chia seeds, baking soda, and salt. Fold together until well combined*.

  4. Fill donut pan with batter. Sprinkle with chocolate pieces.

  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes or beginning to brown on top. Let cool for 5-10 minutes in pan.(Respray pan and repeat adding batter and topping with chocolate pieces and baking if you are like me and only have 1 donut pan).

Recipe Notes

* batter will appear to be quite runny. 

Nutrition Facts
Banana Chocolate Baked Donut Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 62mg21%
Sodium 228mg10%
Potassium 196mg6%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 102IU2%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Enjoy! xo

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Filed Under: baking, Donuts, Whole Grains Tagged With: banana, buckwheat, chia seeds, Chocolate, donuts, doughnuts

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Comments

  1. AvatarBhumika says

    March 14, 2017 at 10:48 pm

    Samantha!! Not a huge donut fan but these look incredible! Plus banana baking is always good?
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      March 15, 2017 at 2:34 pm

      Thanks! I would view them as a cake in donut shape if it makes you feel better ;)
      Reply
  2. Avatarsugarlovespices says

    March 15, 2017 at 8:42 am

    I'll be over in the blink of an eye if dark chocolate is involved ;-) ! Kidding aside, I am always up for changing up flours and reducing the sugar. I love my sweets, but prefer a healthier version of them. Like your beautiful donuts, full of good ingredients but still decadent to eat :-) .
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      March 15, 2017 at 2:32 pm

      I seem to be a mission lately to reduce the refined sugar and switch up the flours. It makes for guilty-free treats that the whole family can enjoy. And I completely agree on the dark chocolate! So yummy!
      Reply
  3. AvatarJulia says

    March 15, 2017 at 9:25 am

    I eat buckwheat all the time but I actually have never used buckwheat flour. These donuts make me want to go (no, run!) and buy a donut pan!
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      March 15, 2017 at 2:31 pm

      I have no idea how buckwheat went under my radar for so long. The nutritional benefits are so huge that I'm finding ways to use it all the time for kids snacks and treats. I hope you find a donut pan soon ;)
      Reply
  4. Avataragurbani says

    March 15, 2017 at 4:02 pm

    These donuts look amazing! and so healthy too! I think its a good idea to serve them for breakfast for kids! I am constantly struggling what to make them for breakfast! Love the addition of buckwheat! I love the taste of buckwheat!
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      March 15, 2017 at 7:18 pm

      I agree Amisha; breakfast is difficult the majority of the time. I have to mix things up more than I care for.
      Reply
  5. AvatarCassie @ Crumb Kitchen says

    March 16, 2017 at 2:33 am

    Samantha, these look SO beautiful and the ingredient list sounds great for people who are watching their processed sugar intake. What some people don't realize about baked doughnuts is that when you adjust/swap some of the ingredients, they're basically muffins in doughnut shape! Not as bad for you as you might think. I love your take on the baked doughnut, plus the indulgent addition of chocolate. Yum. :)
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      March 16, 2017 at 12:46 pm

      Thanks Cassie. I'm trying to be more aware of sugar with my kids. Maybe it's just me, but I immediately notice a difference in behaviour. And you're right about the donuts .... kind of like a muffin in donut shape, only quicker to make! I love how adaptable baked donuts are for days when we feel indulgent and days when we can't possible justify any more sugar intake.
      Reply
  6. AvatarSisley says

    March 16, 2017 at 9:42 pm

    These look SO freaking good. I wonder if I could use an egg replacer like chia or a flax egg? What do you think? XOXO
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      March 17, 2017 at 6:38 am

      I'd say yes to the egg replacer. Or even apple sauce?
      Reply
  7. AvatarJessica Randhawa says

    April 28, 2017 at 8:55 pm

    How am I just seeing these donuts?? I have a new found obsession with buckwheat and need to make these asap!
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      April 30, 2017 at 4:04 pm

      I'm loving buckwheat recently too! It's like bran but tasty ;) Let me know how it goes if you do get around to making them.
      Reply

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