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There's nothing wrong with a plain old glazed Krispy Kreme, but donuts are capable of so much more. If we learned anything from the cronut craze, it's that the breakfast favorite is a blank canvas that's ripe for reinvention. Turns out, you can make the treat out of almost anything
— even mac and cheese! These 12 recipes include a mix of beautifully decorated sweet and savory options that are out-of-this-world good and will definitely get you a ton of Instagram likes.
Ombre Donuts: These colorful donuts are fun to eat, but they're even more fun to decorate. Top them off with edible flowers, pretzels, sprinkles, gold leaf, or whatever you'd like.
Donut Grilled Cheese: Stuffed with gooey melted Brie, strawberries, and chocolate syrup, this grilled cheese is anything but ordinary.
Leopard Print Donuts: This vibrant treat is here to make all of your Lisa Frank dreams come true.
Mac and Cheese: These extremely decadent savory donuts are topped with a hefty helping of melted cheese, plus a bit of bacon and chives for good measure.
Healthy Strawberry Donuts: Greek yogurt adds a subtle tangy flavor and keeps these donuts a little bit healthier.
St. Patrick's Day Donuts: Making these donuts is super easy and a great party activity. Because who doesn't love playing with sprinkles?
Pizza Donuts: Now you have a real excuse to eat pizza for breakfast.
Healthy Donuts: The name says it all. This recipe uses a mix of spelt flour and garbanzo beans, as well as egg whites instead of whole eggs, to make a healthier donut.
Mini Rainbow Donuts: Get your rainbow fix with these adorable tiny donuts. To make them even cuter, coat them with a glaze and roll them in Lucky Charms.
Rainbow Glazed Donuts: You can use boxed Funfetti cake mix to make these donuts, so they're extra easy.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Donut Sundae: This masterpiece is perfect for those days when you just want three desserts in one.
Dango Donut Holes: Make these adorable bites with any donut holes you have left behind from all the donuts you've made.
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Back in January, we introduced you to a feel-good cause to inspire your New Year's resolution: a walking challenge to help raise funds for the amazing cancer fighters at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I took part in the challenge with the Brit + Co team and ended up walking 105+ miles in January — it was awesome.
This spring, there's a new challenge on the horizon, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Big Climb. The ask: On May 15, 2021, you can step up to take cancer down by committing to climb 1,311 steps, walking 3.2 miles, or doing 440 chair step-ups at home as part of the Big Climb. If you need some motivation to bring movement back into your daily routine — look no further!
As always, it's free to sign up, but climbers are encouraged to set a fundraising goal to help beat cancer. We'll be organizing another Brit + Co team to step up, and I hope you'll join us too! Keep scrolling for a peek at where I'll be completing the challenge in my Los Angeles neighborhood around the hidden Silver Lake Stairs. Happy climbing!
Never underestimate the power of an accountability buddy! I asked my in-laws, my partner, and a few friends to join me so we can keep each other motivated and accountable in completing the challenge — virtual high-fives all around! Also, my dog Fox is a great climber, too.
An aesthetically pleasing backdrop is a huge motivator for me! I'm fortunate to have all sorts of painted steps around my neighborhood to keep the challenge interesting, but you can also keep cool inside with at-home chair step-ups.
Don't forget to share your progress on social — #BigClimb!
Feel free to break the challenge up if you need to by tackling half the distance in the AM and half at sunset. Here's me 1,311 steps later and ready for a break — but, think I earned this one!
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