This heart-shaped doughnut, adorned with fresh strawberries and a sprinkle of love, is more than just a sweet treat – it’s a symbol of my journey with meal prepping.
For years, I was a slave to the takeout menu. It was easy, convenient, and rarely healthy. But then, a wave of guilt and a desire for more control over my diet propelled me into the world of meal prepping.
At first, it felt like a chore. Standing in the kitchen for hours, chopping vegetables, and meticulously portioning out meals. But then something magical happened. I began to enjoy the process. The satisfaction of creating healthy, delicious meals from scratch was addictive.
This doughnut is a reminder of how far I’ve come. It represents the sweetness of success, the commitment to a healthier lifestyle, and the joy of creating something beautiful with my own hands.
Meal prepping has transformed my relationship with food. It’s no longer a chore, but a creative outlet. It’s about nourishing my body and mind, one delicious, homemade meal at a time.
And who knows, maybe I’ll even find a way to incorporate these delicious doughnuts into my meal prep routine.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red food coloring
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Glaze & Toppings:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red food coloring
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
- Heart-shaped candies
- Crushed pink Skittles
Directions
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, milk, and vanilla. Add red food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients to form a dough.
- Roll out the dough and cut into heart shapes.
- Fry in hot oil until golden, then let cool on a wire rack.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Adjust the consistency with more milk or sugar. Add red food coloring.
- Dip the cooled doughnuts in the glaze.
- Garnish with strawberry slices, candies, and Skittles.
