Paleo Banana Bread Coffee Cake (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free)

Paleo Banana Bread Coffee Cake (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free)

Why not combine two of the best breads out there? Banana bread and coffee cake are the perfect combination. We’re taking a gluten free banana bread and elevating it by combining it with coffee cake. This delicious paleo cake is filled with delicious cinnamon flavor, sweet bananas, and the perfect crumb topping.

paleo banana bread coffee cake
paleo banana bread coffee cake

This gluten free coffee cake is completely paleo, dairy free, & nut free! It’s delicious and the perfect snack or dessert. It’s easy to whip up, so if you’ve got some extra ripe bananas, I highly suggest you get to baking!

We’ll make a paleo banana bread base with a combination of paleo flours, ripe bananas, and just enough maple syrup to sweeten the deal. Then top it off with a gluten free crumble topping that is the perfect mix of sweet and crunchy. This delicious banana bread coffee cake is half the sugar of the average coffee cake,

gluten free and dairy free banana bread coffee cake
gluten free and dairy free banana bread coffee cake

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Paleo Banana Bread Coffee Cake

This delicious banana bread coffee cake is full of flavor, low in sugar, and allergy friendly. It’s the perfect snack, dessert, or addition to a brunch spread! There is no gluten, dairy, or nuts in this recipe.
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword autoimmune paleo, banana bread, coffee cake, crumble, dairy free, gluten free, Low Sugar, nut free
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 9 slices
Author Victoria Faling

Ingredients

Bread

  • 1/2 cup Tigernut flour or almond flour
  • 1/4 cup cassava flour
  • 1/4 cup tapioca or arrowroot starch
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour or use pea protein for a protein boost!
  • 3/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2-3 very ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/4 cup applesauce can sub yogurt
  • 1/4 cup melted oil of choice
  • 1 egg
  • 2-4 Tbsp maple syrup depending on desired sugar intake

Filling

  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp coconut sugar

Crumble Topping

Icing

  • 1/2 cup thick yogurt of choice
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup or powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp melted coconut oil

Instructions

  • Mix your cinnamon sugar filling in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Whisk all dry ingredients for the bread together.
  • Beat all wet ingredients for the bread together.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir to combine (or mix with paddle attachment on lowest setting).
  • Pour half the batter into a parchment lined 9×9 (or loaf pan). Sprinkle filling evenly then top with other half of the batter.
  • In a small bowl, combine all of your topping ingredients and mix until you have a crumbly texture that holds together. Evenly crumble topping over the banana bread.
  • Bake 40-45 min until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • While bread is cooling, make your icing by mixing the yogurt and sugar together. Add the melted coconut oil and mix quickly. Set in the fridge.
  • When bread is cool, drizzle icing on top. Slice and serve!

gluten free coffee cake

Gluten Free Protein Banana Muffins (Dairy Free, Nut Free)

These oil free, protein-packed banana muffins are gluten free and dairy free. The perfect snack or dessert!

gluten free protein banana muffins
gluten free protein banana muffins

These are the easiest, simplest banana muffins that are also packed with protein. With no oil, each muffin is only 100 calories, basically no fat, and ~6 grams of protein. They are pretty much the perfect carb to protein ratio which makes chowing down on a few of these an excellent as a post-workout snack!

gluten free and dairy free protein banana muffins
gluten free and dairy free protein banana muffins

How to Make Gluten Free Protein Banana Muffins

Ingredients:

  • Bananas
  • Maple syrup
  • Egg
  • Vanilla extract
  • Pea protein (My favorite is the Sprout Living brand which is linked. Use code LEMONSNLYME20 for 20% off your order)
  • Oat flour
  • 1:1 gluten free flour
  • Salt
  • Cinnamon 
  • Baking powder
  • Chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Mash bananas then whisk or blend together with remaining wet ingredients.
  • Add dry ingredients and mix until combined. Mix in chocolate chips if desired or sprinkle on top of muffins.
  • Divide batter into 9 muffin cups and bake for 20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. 
  • Let cool and eat up 🍌

gluten free and dairy free protein banana muffins
gluten free and dairy free protein banana muffins

Can these gluten free banana muffins be made vegan?

The only non-vegan ingredient in these protein muffins is the egg. Although I have not tested using a vegan egg substitute, I think it would work just fine! The best protein for these muffins is a vegan pea protein.

What add-ins should I use?

Although these protein banana muffins taste great on their own, I love adding chocolate chips. You can’t go wrong with the chocolate and banana combo! Other add-in options that would be great include walnuts or even other fruit like blueberries. Adding an extra chopped banana for some texture would be wonderful, as well. Lots of options to experiment with!

gluten free flour

Gluten Free Protein Banana Muffins

These high protein banana muffins are oil free, gluten free, and dairy free. They are the perfect post-workout snack. High nutritional value and low in added sugar.
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword dairy free, Easy, gluten free, high protein
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 9 muffins
Author Victoria Faling

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 2-4 Tbsp maple syrup depending on how sweet you like things
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 scoops pea protein use code LEMONSNLYME20 for 20% off
  • 1/2 cup oat flour
  • 1/4 cup 1:1 gluten free flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Optional: chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Mash bananas then whisk or blend together with remaining wet ingredients.
  • Add dry ingredients and mix until combined. Mix in chocolate chips if desired or sprinkle on top of muffins.
  • Divide batter into 9 muffin cups and bake for 20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool and eat up 🍌

Gluten Free Protein Donuts (Dairy-Free, Nut-Free)

Gluten Free Protein Donuts (Dairy-Free, Nut-Free)

These gluten free donuts have a secret protein boost to make them more filling, nutrient-dense, and delicious! These baked donuts are an healthier Entenmann’s copycat with two options to pick from- chocolate covered or cinnamon crumble. Both varieties are gluten, dairy, and nut free.

gluten free donuts
gluten free donuts

I love making baked donuts because you don’t have to deal with the whole frying process. You just make the batter, pipe it into a donut tin, bake, and you’re done! No messy oil, no burning yourself, and way healthier!

Recipe Notes

Do I need a special pan? In order to make homemade donuts, you will need a donut tin. Here is a great option or this one.

What protein is in these donuts? To boost the nutritional value of these gluten free donuts, these donuts contain pea protein. Another variety of protein will not work. Pea protein acts like flour whereas proteins like whey or beef isolate dissolve.

Other ingredient notes: To keep these baked donuts gluten free, a combination of gluten free flours is used. And to make these dairy free donuts, opt for a dairy free yogurt variety. You’ll want to use a thicker yogurt like Forager or a dairy free Greek yogurt.

protein donut
protein donut

Gluten Free Protein Donuts

These gluten free protein donuts can be made two ways and are completely dairy and nut free. They are a healthier take on a classic treat that taste like an Entenmann’s copycat!
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword dairy free, donutss, gluten free, healthy, high protein, nut free
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 donuts
Author Victoria Faling

Ingredients

Donuts

  • 1/2 cup tigernut flour or almond flour
  • 1/2 cup 1:1 gluten free flour blend
  • 1/4 cup pea protein other proteins will not work
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy free yogurt
  • 1/4 cup melted oil I used olive, coconut will also work
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Topping

Cinnamon Crumble Topping

  • 2 Tbsp melted coconut oil
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 4 Tbsp flour of choice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Melted coconut butter optional

Instructions

  • If you are making the cinnamon crumble topping variation, mix all of your crumb topping ingredients together except for the coconut butter and set aside. You should have a crumbly texture that still holds together.
  • For the donuts, preheat oven to 350F.
  • Whisk all the dry ingredients together in a bowl.
  • In a large bowl, whisk all wet ingredients together in a large bowl. Add the dry to the wet and use a spatula to combine (or use the paddle attachment on a standing mixer).
  • Grease your donut pan well. This is important!
  • Scoop batter into a piping bag or a plastic bag. If using a plastic bag, cut the tip off. Pipe the batter into the pan.
  • If you are making the cinnamon crumb variation, sprinkle your crumb topping on top of the donuts and press down gently so it sticks to the batter.
  • Bake for 14-16 minutes, until a toothpick comes up clean. Let donuts cool for at least 10 minutes before flipping them onto a wire rack to complete cooling.
  • CINNAMON CRUMB VARIATION: once donuts have cooled, you can drizzle coconut butter on top for a “glaze” (or use a homemade glaze of your choice).
  • CHOCOLATE VARIATION: once donuts have completely cooled, melt the chocolate chips and oil together over low heat until you have a smooth chocolate sauce. Dip the donuts into the chocolate until covered to your liking. Let them drip dry on a wire rack until chocolate is solid again.
  • Keep donuts stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
allergy friendly donut
allergy friendly donut

Paleo Morning Glory Bread (Gluten-free, Nut-free)

I didn’t realize how few people had heard of morning glory bread until I was telling some friends and family about this recipe. Morning glory bread is basically a beefed up breakfast bread to make it more filling, satisfying, and nutritionally dense. It includes veggies, fruits, and other additives for staying power. This bread is AIP except for an egg reintroduction. I have not tried using any egg substitutes, so if you do, leave a comment with how it turned out! I didn’t use any nuts, but many versions of this bread add walnuts or other nut/seed varieties for even more nutrition and power. Feel free to mix some in!

Paleo Morning Glory Bread

1 loaf

Ingredients:

-1 cup of tiger nut flour

-1/2 cup cassava flour

-1/2 cup tapioca starch

-3 tbs. coconut flour

-3/4 tsp. baking soda

-1 tsp. ground cinnamon

-1/4 cup applesauce

-1/4 cup maple syrup

-2 eggs

-1/2 cup milk of choice

-1/4 cup melted coconut oil

-1 tsp. vanilla

-1 tsp. apple cider vinegar

-1/2 cup raisins or dried fruit of choice

-1/2 cup coconut flakes

-1 cup of shredded carrots

-1 cup diced apple

Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

Whisk all dry ingredients together in a medium bowl.

Beat the eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla together in a large bowl. Add the oil and beat until combined.

Add the dry to the wet plus the apple cider vinegar and beat until just combined. Fold in the dried fruit, coconut, apple, and carrots.

Scoop the batter into your lined loaf pan and spread evenly.

Bake for 40-50 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean (I know this is a large time range, it really depends on your oven and if it’s calibrated properly. Start checking it at 40 minutes). Let cool for 10-15 minutes in the pan before removing to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Enjoy for breakfast, as a snack, or dessert 🙂

Paleo Coffee Cake (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

This Paleo Coffee Cake has the perfect texture, a sweet cinnamon sugar filling, and a delicious crumb topping. Gluten free, dairy free, and nut free, everyone will enjoy this coffee cake!

pale coffee cake
pale coffee cake

I had never eaten coffee cake in my life before making this. I always thought coffee cake had actual coffee in it (which it doesn’t). I didn’t realize the name was just a reflection of the fact that it is supposed to be eaten WITH coffee. As a tea drinker, I should just call it a tea cake.

Anyway, I finally realized what coffee cake really is and it sounded delicious so I had to try and make my own version! I love a good crumble, so I love that coffee cake has a crumble on top. This coffee cake is completely grain free, refined sugar free, and delicious with coffee, tea, or ice cream ;).

pale and dairy free coffee cake
pale and dairy free coffee cake

How to Make Paleo Coffee Cake

Coffee Cake Filling

  • Shredded coconut
  • Cinnamon
  • Coconut sugar

Crumble Topping

Loaf

Can I Make This Coffee Cake Vegan/AIP?

To make this gluten free coffee cake fully vegan or AIP, you would need to find a substitute for the eggs. I have not tested any egg substitutes in this recipe, so I can’t vouch for if that works. If you try it, leave a comment letting us know how it went.

paleo and dairy free coffee cake
paleo and dairy free coffee cake

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tigernut flour

Paleo Coffee Cake

This Paleo Coffee Cake is the perfect grain version of the classic. Filled with a delicious cinnamon swirl and topped off with a coconut filled crumble, this gluten free and dairy free coffee cake is perfect with breakfast, snack, or dessert!
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword autoimmune paleo, dairy free, gluten free, nut free
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 1 loaf
Author Victoria Faling

Ingredients

Filling

  • 1 Tbsp shredded coconut
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp coconut sugar

Crumble Topping

  • 3 Tbsp shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup Tigernut flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp melted coconut oil
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup

Loaf

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a small bowl mix your filling ingredients and set aside.
  • In another small bowl, mix together your topping ingredients with a fork until they hold together, but are slightly crumbly.
  • Whisk all dry ingredients for the loaf in a medium bowl.
  • Beat all wet ingredients together in a large bowl. Add your dry to wet and beat until just combined.
  • Pour half your batter into the loaf pan, spreading evenly along the bottom. Sprinkle your filling evenly over the batter and then top with the other half of the batter. Crumble topping on top.
  • Bake for 32-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean (I have had this bake as quickly as 25-27 minutes in a different oven and altitude, so check it!). Remove from the oven and let cool 10 minutes in the pan before lifting the loaf out with the parchment paper and setting on a wire rack to completely cool.
  • Slice once the loaf is cooled. Enjoy!

Paleo Ginger-Peach Muffins (Gluten-free, nut-free)

Make these Paleo Ginger Peach Muffins before peach season is over! Gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free, these delicious muffins bring all that peach flavor.

paleo ginger peach muffins
paleo ginger peach muffins

It’s officially peach season, baby! Can you really beat biting into a ripe, juicy peach on a hot day? Okay, maybe some sweet watermelon can beat it, but peaches are up there. What’s your favorite summer fruit?

If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know I have a major obsession with ginger. Peaches and ginger are an elite combination, in my opinion, so I couldn’t resist adding some to these muffins for a flavor boost. I feel like these muffins really encompass summer in one bite.

paleo and dairy free ginger peach muffins
paleo and dairy free ginger peach muffins

How to Make Paleo Peach Muffins

Peach Muffin Ingredients:

Paleo Ginger Peach Muffin Notes

Paleo Flours

  • These paleo muffins are made with a mix of grain free flours for achieve the perfect texture. They are light and fluffy without the gummy consistency that can often result in gluten free or paleo baking. Tigernut flour is my flour of choice since it is also nut free, but you can use almond flour if tolerated.

Can I Make These Peach Muffins Vegan?

  • I have made a vegan version of these peach muffins using an egg substitute, just leave out the egg yolk and use 1 egg substitute. I like the Bob’s Red Mill egg substitute.

Can I Use Frozen or Canned Peaches?

I have not tested this recipe using frozen or canned peaches. If you did so, I would suggest thawing the peaches first and draining off any excess liquid. Same goes if you use canned peaches (and I suggest using a brand without added sugar). If you try it, leave a comment letting us know how it went!

paleo and dairy free ginger peach muffins
paleo and dairy free ginger peach muffins

How to Store Gluten Free Peach Muffins

You can store these paleo muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week. They also freeze well!

Other Peach Recipes

Looking for more delicious peach recipes? Try these gluten free peach based treats…

Paleo Strawberry Peach Crumble

Gluten Free and Dairy Free Peach Crumble Cheesecake

Gluten Free Peach Muffin Top Cookies

gluten free and paleo ginger peach muffins
gluten free and paleo ginger peach muffins

tigernut flour

Paleo Ginger-Peach Muffins

These muffins are a must make during peach season! Delicious fresh peaches pair perfectly with a little ginger in these Paleo Peach Muffins. These muffins are completely grain free, dairy free, gluten free, nut free, and refined sugar free.
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword autoimmune paleo, dairy free, gluten free, grain free, nut free, peaches, summer, summer dessert
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 muffins
Author Victoria Faling

Ingredients

  • 1 cup tigernut flour or almond
  • 1/2 cup cassava flour
  • 1/4 cup tapioca starch or arrowroot flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp dried ginger
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup liquid oil melted coconut oil or butter works or olive oil
  • 1/2 cup non-dairy milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup of diced peaches about 1 peach

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Mix all dry ingredients in a small bowl (flours, baking soda, salt, and ginger).
  • Beat all wet ingredients (maple syrup, oil, eggs, milk, vanilla) in a large bowl except the apple cider vinegar and peaches.  Once your wet ingredients are thoroughly blended together, add the ACV and dry ingredients and mix to combine.
  • Fold in the peaches to the batter.
  • Evenly distribute batter in lined muffin tin (you should get 12 muffins) and bake for 25-27 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in the muffin tin most of the way then you can remove and finish cooling on a wire rack.
  • These keep in the fridge in an airtight container for a week.
  • Enjoy!