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Healthy snacking is good for the body and the soul. Join Kris Osborne, wellness warrior, culinarian, and snacker extraordinaire, as she helps you prep high-vibe, whole-food snacks for your busy week ahead.
As popular as healthy eating may be, it’s hard to deny the overall crowd-pleasing appeal of a sweet, warm, doughy donut.
That’s why we’ve taken a healthier spin on this comfort classic. Our donuts are baked, not fried; they’re wheat-free (using mostly a combination of ground whole oats and nuts for our flour base); and they’re free from refined sugar.
The sweetness in these small cakes comes from a little bit of honey, a couple of dates, and (of course) the fruit that gives them their name: cherries. Not only do cherries add sweetness and texture and give the frosting its lovely ruby hue, they also offer a whack-load of health benefits.
Naturally they’re good for you in all of the obvious ways (low in sodium and cholesterol; high in fibre and antioxidants), but they have a few bonus benefits as well. Cherries are rich in melatonin, the hormone that helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle. And according to one study, people who drank 30ml of cherry juice shortly after waking and again before their evening meal boosted their melatonin levels, leading to an increase in time spent in bed, in total sleep time, and in sleep efficiency.
How’s that for an excuse to eat a donut?
Guilt-Free Cherry Donuts
*These ingredients can be made at home by finely grinding the oats or nuts in a food processor or blender. Be sure to measure after grinding.
Guilt-Free Cherry Donuts Frosting
Donuts Method
Frosting Method
To make the frosting, put the coconut oil and dates in a high-speed blender or food processor and process until smooth. Add in cherry juice and blend again until smooth.
You can double or triple this recipe if your blender requires more product to be able to blend effectively. (It makes a lovely toast spread.) If the frosting gets too runny, simply put it in the fridge for a few minutes to firm up again.
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Born into the family-owned restaurant business, Kris Osborne was destined to love food and learned to cook as a little wee one. When she’s not creating goodness in the kitchen or over at her blog, she can be found studying naturopathic medicine, getting her fitness on in a group exercise class, or snuggling with the loves of her life: her partner and adorable cat.
