Doughnutty Goodness Galore!

Hello Foodies!

I wanted to start off today with something that I’m sure is very, very close to our hearts (more literally than we may be comfortable with)… Doughnuts!

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That’s right folks! Those deep fried, multicolored, frosting dipped, chocolate smothered, sprinkle covered, glaze dripping confections that we all love and adore! We all love them (or at least most of us do), whether they are served warm and fluffy or delectably chewy, doughnuts are a universal treat! I mean seriously universal, with different local recipes for doughnuts popping up everywhere from sweet empanadas to Okinawan fried sweet dough (recipe here)!

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Now foodies I’m sure you’re wondering, “Why is she talking about doughnuts? Isn’t this a gluten free blog?” And indeed you are right! This is a 100% gluten-free, doughnut loving blog! Who said you can’t have gluten free doughnuts? 

Now it’s true, you can’t have Krispy Kreme or Hostess, but honestly there are so many alternatives you won’t even miss them! If you want a perfectly chewy, delicious, and healthy cake doughnut, then try making a gluten-free sweet potato doughnut. With its smooth yet chewy texture it’s sure to be a hit, and when you add in the fact that it’s higher in fiber, homemade, scrumptious, and (since it’s baked not fried) lower in fat, you’ve got a sure winner on your hands!

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Foodies, you don’t have to worry about losing your morning dose of sticky-sweet goodness if you have to change your diet! Just grab a doughnut pan (for baking), or a small fryer, grab your favorite gluten free cake mix –I honestly recommend Betty Crocker (yes! They have gluten free products! So does Bisquick, a Betty Crocker product!)—or your best DIY doughnut recipe, and away you go! Go Gluten Free Magazine has a delightful baked doughnut recipe, with either vanilla or chocolate glazes (if you want to make your doughnuts from scratch). Icings are simple and easy to make, and most types of frosting sold at grocery markets are already gluten free anyway, so your toppings won’t be a problem, and choosing your favorite cake mix adds an extra special amount of deliciousness!

For those foodies who don’t want to wait and bake, there are frozen doughnut, brownie, cake, cookie, and other sweet options available at many grocery stores. Safeway, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Nugget Markets, and even Costco now carry a variety of gluten-free snacks and foods!

If you feel anxiety about switching from a ‘normal’ gluten filled diet, and feel that you have to give up some of your favorite foods and sweets, never fear! There are so many alternatives, you’ll be too busy trying out all the new and delicious goodies you can make to worry or reminisce! 

Do you have any fun sweet recipes that you adore? Have you ever tried baked doughnuts? What is the strangest doughnut flavor you’ve ever had? 

Until next time foodies! Explore this food filled world, eat well, and Enjoy!