{"id":4167,"date":"2013-06-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-06-07T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1millionbestdownloads.com\/food-national-doughnut-day-calm-down-people-its-just-fried-dough\/"},"modified":"2013-06-07T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2013-06-07T00:00:00","slug":"food-national-doughnut-day-calm-down-people-its-just-fried-dough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1millionbestdownloads.com\/food-national-doughnut-day-calm-down-people-its-just-fried-dough\/","title":{"rendered":"National Doughnut Day: Calm Down People, It's Just Fried Dough!"},"content":{"rendered":"

It's National Doughnut Day, and it's sort of hard to miss this one. Here in NYC, people are handing doughnuts out on street corners–in the rain<\/em>. (And it's not just NYC; Krispy Kreme<\/a> is handing them out all over the country.)<\/p>\n

Even lobby security guards are chatting about the big day. And this week seemed like one long overhyped doughtnut story, from the croissant-mixed-with-a-doughnut, the cronut<\/a>, to its copy cat version, the doissant<\/a>. (And of course, Dunkin' Donuts new Glazed Donut Breakfast Sandwich<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

We're not purists here at Health<\/em>–in other words, we think if healthy eating is your daily habit, an occasional treat, such as a fried circle of dough, is just fine. But we'd like to point out that these hybrids seem to be just a new chapter in the same old super-size story–blowing up a treat to a calorie- and fat-laden monster although the original was perfectly fine without meddling, thank you.<\/p>\n

Some New Yorkers have been getting on line at sunrise to buy the $5 cronuts, available exclusively at Dominique Ansel Bakery<\/a>. They've become so popular that there's even a black market for them<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If that sounds like too much work for a pasty, it's not just Krispy Kreme that's handing out freebies today (on the street and in stores). You can also get a free doughnut at LaMar's<\/a> and at Dunkin' Donuts<\/a>, if you purchase a hot drink. To get a free doughnut at Tim Hortons, you can print out this coupon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Want to opt for a healthier doughnut? Try these homemade, guilt-free versions, which are baked instead of fried.<\/p>\n

Chocolate-Hazlenut<\/strong><\/p>\n

$\"chocolate-hazelnut-donut-400x400.jpeg\"$ chocolate-hazelnut-donut-400×400.jpeg<\/span> , bittersweet chocolate, chopped hazelnuts<\/p>\n

Calories:<\/b> 232<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/b> Melt 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate in a bowl in microwave until smooth. Dip tops of doughnuts into chocolate and place chocolate side up on a rack to cool. Sprinkle with 1\/2 cup chopped hazelnuts; let sit about 10 minutes.<\/p>\n

Chocolate Swirl<\/strong><\/p>\n

$\"chocolate-swirl-donut-400x400.jpeg\"$ chocolate-swirl-donut-400×400.jpeg<\/span> , bittersweet chocolate<\/p>\n

Calories:<\/b> 184<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/b> Melt 4 ounces (1 cup) bittersweet chocolate in microwave until smooth. Fill a small squeeze bottle or zip-top plastic bag (snip a tiny hole in one corner of bag) with melted chocolate; pipe chocolate onto tops of doughnuts. Chill doughnuts until chocolate sets (about 10 minutes).<\/p>\n

Lemon Glazed<\/strong><\/p>\n

$\"lemon-glazed-donut-400x400.jpeg\"$ lemon-glazed-donut-400×400.jpeg<\/span> , lemon juice, powdered sugar, cooled<\/p>\n

Calories:<\/b> 191<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/b> Combine 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and 1 1\/2 cups powdered sugar, stirring well with a whisk. Dip one side of the cooled doughnuts into glaze; let cool on a rack, glazed side up.<\/p>\n

Cinnamon Sugar<\/strong><\/p>\n

$\"cinnamon-sugar-donut-400x400.jpeg\"$ cinnamon-sugar-donut-400×400.jpeg<\/span> , cinnamon, sugar<\/p>\n

Calories:<\/b> 155<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/b> Combine 1\/4 cup ground cinnamon and 1\/4 cup sugar. While still warm, coat doughnuts in sugar; let cool on rack, sugar-coated side up.<\/p>\n

Read more:<\/p>\n

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Healthy Doughnuts Made at Home!<\/li>\n
8 Rich Desserts for 300 Calories or Less<\/a><\/li>\n
8 Chocolate Treats Under 80 Calories<\/li>\n
20 Snacks that Burn Fat<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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