I Heart "Healthier" Donuts!

Using Coconut Oil to Make Donuts A Little Heart Healthier

Happy Valentine's Day!
I treated my kids to some donuts this morning via Paula Deen on Food Network. After a little research into which fats are the healthiest, or least detrimental, in which to fry foods, I altered Miss Paula's recipe by switching out the peanut oil for healthier coconut oil. The verdict: DELICIOSO! Plus, the great thing about biscuit donuts: you make only 8 and it's SUPER easy!

Ingredients:

• Coconut Oil that is refined for Medium High Heat
• Pillsbury Grands Homestyle Biscuits
• Cinnamon Sugar (about 1/2 cup sugar and 2 T cinnamon)

Directions:

1. Heat coconut oil to 350 degrees fahrenheit.
2. Drop in biscuits (I cut the center of mine out with a small heart-shaped cookie cutter) and cook until golden brown, flip once with tongs and continue until the bottom is also golden.
3. Remove with tongs and drain on paper towels.
4. Dredge both sides in cinnamon sugar.
5. YUMMY!

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DELICIOSO!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!