Is it donuts or doughnuts? I ask myself that every time. Either way, all I know is that I love them and they love me. My trainer, not so much. It’s why when I recently got back from travelling and needed a bit of a reinvention of my healthier lifestyle, I thought it might be fun to create a twist on a sweet treat to appease even the healthiest of food lovers. Alongside Almond Breeze, a staple in my home and diet, I got to work testing out recipes and think I finally came up with one that you are going to love. Did I also mention that this recipe is both healthier and delicious?
I have always felt at home in the kitchen. There is something incredibly cathartic about putting on some good music and creating something from a fridge and pantry full of ingredients. That being said, baking has always scared me. With cooking, I can improvise and get creative. With baking, if I mess up the recipe, my cookies can turn into soup. Terrifying! That’s why I wanted to create a recipe that even I couldn’t mess up.
I think that when it comes to my diet and trying to live a healthier lifestyle, it’s important to find balance. Almond Breeze fits my busy lifestyle. Whether it’s in my morning smoothie with a TON of veggies and superfoods, or in something a little more creative like a doughnut, their variety of products is delicious!
Almond Breeze is a great way to upgrade your recipes and with so many delicious flavours available at your local grocer, it is easier than ever to take a step in a healthier direction. I can usually judge my recipes by the reaction Julio has. Especially when trying to make healthier choices, he can be quite finicky. “It tastes like a garden.” “I don’t like the colour.” “What is THAT?!” are all responses I have heard in the past. But this time around, I think I #NailedIt.
.@dothedaniel made doughnuts and it’s taking every ounce of my being to not eat them all b/c he has to shoot ’em tm ? pic.twitter.com/kKDqJan9Eu
— Julio Reyes (@Fashionights) April 12, 2017
Here’s a little BTS of something exciting we are working on with @AlmondBreeze featuring @29fevrierco & @matchaninja for the blog! ?? pic.twitter.com/pzTMK267vF
— #DoTheDaniel Inc. (@dothedaniel) April 11, 2017
Creating a recipe, especially a baked goods one, can be a lot of fun too. Adding a simple twist like swapping in Almond Breeze and using quality matcha (such as matcha ninja) can help to make a difference in your day-to-day diet but also in how you feel. Yes, these doughnuts aren’t made of kale. No one said they were, but they aren’t as bad as something you might indulge in while running around either. Baby steps towards a bigger goal. That’s the way to do it! So without further ado, I present to you my healthier twist on a classic doughnut!
So now that you’re all hungry, it’s time to test out this recipe for yourself and let me know what you think. While they’re baking and cooling, make sure to join in on the social media conversation with our of my kitchen favourites. Follow @AlmondBreeze on Twitter and Instagram and ‘Like’ their Facebook Page. Of course, for more delicious BTS moments and recipes, make sure to follow along with the #DoTheDaniel Instagram account. We would love to have you join on our adventures! AND yes. we’re on Snapchat too! – click here to follow us
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