Doughnuts seem to have become the poster child treat for the IIFYM / flexible dieting / #FitFam world (accordingly to Instagram, at least), and I’m certainly not one to object. While I’d never say no to a “real” sugary, carb-filled doughnut, there’s definitely a time and a place for a healthier version that doesn’t break the calorie and/or macro bank. And – let’s be real – I’m not the “fruit for dessert” type of gal. When I need a treat, I need a treat!
So when The Dough Bar offered to send me some of their lightened up, protein-packed doughnuts, I obviously was very excited to try them out.
A little about The Dough Bar doughnuts:
- They’re baked, not fried
- They’re made using a yeast-based dough, compromised of a mixture of healthy flours, is a unique, made-from-scratch recipe
- Each doughnut comes with a glaze and topping, which you add yourself
- Macro-friendly! Nutrition info comes with the doughnuts and is on their website. Each doughnut (including the glaze and toppings) comes out to about 200 calories.
I was given a variety pack including Cookie Monster, Cookies and Creme, and Cookie Butter.
The verdict: I LOVED them. The doughnuts were a lot more dense and chewy than I expected them to be, which was definitely a good thing. They were in fact quite filling!
Let’s be real – they didn’t taste exactly like “normal” doughnuts, but that’s to be expected. And compared to other healthy versions of treats, I think The Dough Bar did a great job. I would definitely get them again!
The Dough Bar only takes orders on certain days, so head over to their website to find out how!
How many to chose from and what is the total carbs for each – as I am a diabetic . How do you order.
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I was ready to order… UNTIL…. the disconnect between the Dough Bar and toppings set off my “Heyyyyyy, wait a second” alarms! Not listing ALL ingredients & nutritional values for each “completed” Dough Bar “ and/or for each topping is akin to a shell game!
I searched “with no luck” off of your website for that info. Yes, nutritional values change depending on how much topping is added… BUT… that’s like claiming cheesecake is a healthy diet food… “IF” you eat just one bite.
So, you can ignore this email… or gain a customer by sending the needed info, assuming the toppings are as healthy as the Dough Bar. Or… was Mark right about a healthy doughnut made into junk food once toppings are added?
‘Hoping the toppings look as good as the Dough Bar.
I ordered a box and neither my husband or I liked them at all. Waste of money. I took the rest in to work to share and no one liked them. When you expect a doughnut, this isn’t what you want so it should have a different name