Friday Foodspiration: Maple Cinnamon Donuts

I remember donuts being the ultimate morning treat as a kid. There was a bakery on the way to school that made them the best and we got them while they were still hot and fresh!

However, for me, in this season of my life . . . between the gluten, sugar, and inflammatory oils . . . it’s just not worth it. If I am going to have a sugar treat I usually have it at the end of the day so I can sleep off the brain fog and sugar crash.

My kids have donuts on occasion, but I’d much rather them enjoy this version free of extra sugar. And as bonus for me, it’s gluten and grain free too.

Now, when it comes to baked donuts do not expect this to be anywhere close to the fluffy melt in your mouth donuts you are used to. Just change your expectations right now or you will be very disappointed. This is much more dense and cakey, but fills the desire for a “dessert” type breakfast treat.

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