Mini Doughnut Muffins
Dieters, avert your gaze.
I shouldn't have done it. I need these muffins like I need another 10 pounds on my thighs. But in a moment of motherly guilt, I made a rash promise to E. to make "donut holes," and she was with me when I bought the mini muffin pan, so I couldn't back out. Yesterday, when she had a friend sleeping over, seemed like the perfect time to live up to my promise. After all, the girls would eat most of them. And I could control myself around the rest. Right?
Wrong! Of course I had to test them to see how the recipe tasted...and then again, to make sure. And just one more to consider what I might change. Though they're tiny, the three I ate were still too many for my conscience and my waistline. But they were delicious...tender, moist, lightly sweet, glistening with sugary glaze. I'd better stop thinking about them before I grab one of the ones reserved for E. and her friend's breakfast!
I made three varieties: glazed, glazed with sprinkles, and maple-glazed. I wish I'd made cinnamon sugar ones, but then I would have eaten more than three! E. liked the maple-glazed ones best, and I had to agree with her.
I'm sorry to say that they weren't fat-free, weren't made with whole wheat (or gluten-free) flour, and weren't low in sugar. And I'm even sorrier to say that I won't be giving you the recipe today. I still have some tweaking to do, and then—it pains me to say this—I'm going to save the recipe for the cookbook. I know, I know—I feel like slapping myself as I write that! But I do promise that once I perfect the recipe, it will be as close to the taste of doughnuts as you can get in a muffin. And, of course, I'll provide a fat-free version.
If all this talk has left you with doughnut muffin cravings, there are some options open to you. This article and recipe, found via a post at Orangette, were the basis for my veganized, lower-fat goodies. But if you're looking for already veganized decadence, go immediately to Vegan YumYum's Mini Baked Donuts (some with chocolate coating!) But again, dieters avert your eyes. I swear you can gain weight just from looking at the photos!
I shouldn't have done it. I need these muffins like I need another 10 pounds on my thighs. But in a moment of motherly guilt, I made a rash promise to E. to make "donut holes," and she was with me when I bought the mini muffin pan, so I couldn't back out. Yesterday, when she had a friend sleeping over, seemed like the perfect time to live up to my promise. After all, the girls would eat most of them. And I could control myself around the rest. Right?
Wrong! Of course I had to test them to see how the recipe tasted...and then again, to make sure. And just one more to consider what I might change. Though they're tiny, the three I ate were still too many for my conscience and my waistline. But they were delicious...tender, moist, lightly sweet, glistening with sugary glaze. I'd better stop thinking about them before I grab one of the ones reserved for E. and her friend's breakfast!
I made three varieties: glazed, glazed with sprinkles, and maple-glazed. I wish I'd made cinnamon sugar ones, but then I would have eaten more than three! E. liked the maple-glazed ones best, and I had to agree with her.
I'm sorry to say that they weren't fat-free, weren't made with whole wheat (or gluten-free) flour, and weren't low in sugar. And I'm even sorrier to say that I won't be giving you the recipe today. I still have some tweaking to do, and then—it pains me to say this—I'm going to save the recipe for the cookbook. I know, I know—I feel like slapping myself as I write that! But I do promise that once I perfect the recipe, it will be as close to the taste of doughnuts as you can get in a muffin. And, of course, I'll provide a fat-free version.
If all this talk has left you with doughnut muffin cravings, there are some options open to you. This article and recipe, found via a post at Orangette, were the basis for my veganized, lower-fat goodies. But if you're looking for already veganized decadence, go immediately to Vegan YumYum's Mini Baked Donuts (some with chocolate coating!) But again, dieters avert your eyes. I swear you can gain weight just from looking at the photos!
Tags: vegan recipes vegetarian cooking food
Labels: higher-fat, tbr
posted by SusanV at 9:11 AM
22 Comments:
Mini Doughnut Muffins. What a concept! I bet E and her friend gobbled these up. I can't imagine my mom trying to make these for me and a friend when I was younger.
I think that its great you're saving these for the cookbook. It just make me more excited for it to come out.
Oh and don't worry about those 3 you ate- we all need treats now and then.
-Teresa
I'm 2.5 weeks into E2L. I'm (almost) glad you didn't post the recipe!
Susan, as if I didn't have plenty of reasons from before to buy your cookbook, the doughnut recipe clinched the deal. :) I hope to have lost enough weight by the time it comes out to be able to indulge in my doughnut craving!
(I admire your restraint--stopping at 3!)
Hey Susan, I am a regular reader and first-time commenter. I am always amazed at how healthily you eat. Your recipes have made me think of how to make the flavor the ingredients stand out as opposed to the flavor of whatever fat in which they are cooked. Considering how supremely nutritious yoru food generally is, I don't think you should feel too guilty about eating those three muffins.
I have heard that a fat-free diet can cause carb- and sugar-cravings. Is there any truth in this?
Does anyone else think Susan shouldn't be so hard on herself? Three donut holes (oh my gosh that feels so weird, can I call them timbits instead please?) is nothing. You're obviously eating the healthiest diet known to man, and probably being fairly active. Just let your own body take care of the rest!
Can't you post the current recipe for those of us who are blessed with a high metabolism and / or aren't on a diet?
Beautiful beautiful photos, you inspire me to cook more so I can take more pictures!
And don't feel too bad about the 3 donut holes! I'm sure making beautiful photography burns tons of calories ;-)
Thanks, Teresa and Stratsphear. That makes me feel a little better about not posting the recipe. But I've got to confess, today I ate another two of the muffins--wish I had stopped at 3!
Shahnazzz, no I don't think that a low-fat diet causes carb cravings. I think that sugar and carbs cause carb cravings. When I managed to give up all sugar and refined flours completely, I had no cravings at all. I think it's a self-perpetuating cycle, which is why I try to avoid having baked goods in the house.
Elaine, I'm afraid that I don't get anywhere near enough exercise (unless you count typing) and am way over a healthy weight. I've been buckling down and getting serious about following the Eat to Live plan, but even three little muffins can throw me off course. Some people do best with all things in moderation, but I've found that I'm just not one of those people.
Will, I'd love to, but I hate to put it out there until it's perfect. This one definitely needed more sugar, and I wouldn't want to tell people to increase it without trying it myself first. You can take a stab at it if you take the recipe for doughnut muffins that I linked to and replace the animal products with vegan ones (think Earth Balance, soymilk, and flax seeds).
Well then get out there and get doing! ;) Both cardio and weight training will increase your metabolism. You can't rely on diet alone...
Susan, those are adorable. So cute!! I made doughnut muffins ages ago, but they were dipped in butter and then nutmeg-cinnamon sugar-- yours look so much healthier! Your food is usually so sensible (and delicious), so it's fun to see you blog about treats.
And: cookbook??? Did I miss something?? I had no idea you were writing a cookbook! I can't wait-- yours was the first vegan blog I ever started reading, so I'll be getting the cookbook for sure.
they looks perfect!
They look so tasty, and for some reason, when things are small I convince myself that I can eat more of them! I wouldn't trust myself around those.
Mmm-- those look SO good. I guess I'm glad you didn't post the recipe-- I've already eaten too many vegan mini-cupcakes tonight already. They're small and cute and just seem so... harmless.
Add me to the cookbook purchaser list-- I made your dal bhaji recipe the other day-- came out great.
Super cute! Glad you can get a donut fix out of mini muffins. I think I'm lucky in the fact that I don't like donuts - I hope it stays that way.
-Crystal
Those look really cute. I've been on a muffin kick lately. For our Litha/Midsummer Celebration, my wife and I fixed your zucchini muffins. They turned out well, although I should get those silicone muffin cups you mentioned at one point because I've been having trouble with my muffins sticking to the paper muffin cups, thus losing a little bit of the muffin to the paper.
Those look incredible (and incredibly cute). I can't resist anything miniature. I would love to have the recipe for when I have a sleepover/brunch party. I try my best to stay on a healthy diet, but sometime you just need to indulge in something that will make your heart sing. Can't wait to see the cookbook!
Those are adorable! I'm sure E. and her friend (and you!) enjoyed them.
Oh no!! And I was already scrolling down for the recipe....
Hope you post it someday, or I will have to check on the book! My son would looooove this. I never buy doughnouts because I don't like them and I know they are not healthy at all, but my 5 year old enjoy the doughnout holes when his friends bring some over (one of this friends will only eat these for snacks... argh!).
I would love to be able to make a healthier version to make my son happy!
They look really cute and I like the idea for cinnamon-sugar ones!
Ana
Those look absolutely perfect! So cute! I can't wait for the recipe... Don't be so hard on yourself for eating something unhealthy - after all you certainly eat so much more healthily than the average person. For me, being able to wholeheartedly enjoy food - even something not so diet-friendly once in a while - is actually also part of a healthy diet. Food shouldn't be linked to guilt.
Will you be my mommy? How wonderful to make donut holes for E.- and surely the chef must try some herself, for quality control, that is.
oh you tease, I was craning my neck, almost had my nose on the screen, 'go on go on, how did you make them...' and then all hope dashed. But you have a cookbook, that's exciting! Have this very day finally made a gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free cupcake that I, as a non-coeliac, enjoy eating! So i was agog as i read this...nothing for it, I will just have to buy your book!
Pigx
And i love your photos, what camera do you use? (or will that be in the book too...;-)
Hi Susan--
Thanks for such a wonderful recipe. Here's my step-by-step photographic journal of my donut muffin escapade! http://www.flickr.com/photos/77847246@N00/tags/minidonut/
My partner and I have been vegan for about 22 years and donuts were one thing that he desperately missed. I am going to make these again with a maple glaze so my sweetie can enjoy a maple bar facsimile.
Cheese was easy for him to give up, but donuts were not! Go figure!
Thanks again.
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