“How can I help you feel loved?”
Pretty simple question, right?
This time of year, when we are reflecting on what we did in 2015, shopping for gifts and spending time with family, how are you making your loved ones feel loved? Do you think it’s with expensive gifts? Spending time with them? A big warm hug? Or cooking a delicious home cooked meal?
Stonyfield recently shared this article from Babble, and it really got me thinking. Asking your childΒ βHow can I help you feel loved? may give you some answers you werenβt expecting.
When I asked my kids, I was happy to hear both of their first answers – A big hug!
From there, the answers ranged from serious – When you spend time with me – to the typical 5 year old answer – When you buy me toys!
What it boils down to is my kids want my full attention. They don’t need stuff. They need me listening and being present in that moment, whatever it is.
I personally feel that caring what type of food I eat and what I feed my children, shows love for myself and them. When I buy the best fruits, vegetables and organic meats, eggs and dairy products like Stonyfield, it’s showing I care. Filling our bellies with good for you food makes us able to thrive in our daily lives.
Another way to say I love you? With chocolate. In donut form. With peppermint. And homemade with better for you ingredients.
- ½ Cup Almond Flour
- ½ Cup Oat Flour
- ¼ Cup Coconut Flour
- ¼ Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 Large Eggs
- ¼ Cup Coconut Sugar
- ½ Cup Organic Plain Greek Yogurt (I use Stonyfield)
- ½ tsp Peppermint Extract
- ½ tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- 2 Tbsp melted Coconut Oil
- ½ Cup Milk of your choice
- 2 Crushed Candy Canes
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine almond flour, oat flour, coconut flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine eggs, coconut sugar, Greek yogurt, vanilla, peppermint, coconut oil and milk.
- Add wet to dry and stir till just combined.
- Grease or spray donut pan.
- Distribute batter evenly.
- Bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool 10-15 minutes in pan before removing.
- Once completely cooled, sprinkle crushed candy canes over donuts.
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I think these might be part of our marvelous Christmas morning breakfast this year. If you are looking for more seasonal recipes for breakfast, check out my Cranberry Orange Muffins or Oat and Quinoa Granola.
For more Meatless Monday ideas, check out Tina’s weekly link up.
What makes you feel loved?
Oh Girl
These would ROCK FOR NEW YEARS DAY MORNING.
(or afternoon. depending on when I get up :-))
CARLA recently posted..Mama, Im so strong!
Chocolate donuts that are healthy would make anyone happy! My kids are always asking me to take out the donut pan..
Michele@paleorunningmomma recently posted..Running and Yoga Plus Weekend
My kids would definitely feel the love if I made these for them – LOL!!! Unfortunately, I do not have a donut pan. Obviously I need one ASAP!!
Allie recently posted..The Rundown – End of the Year Clearance
Allie!!! You better get your donut pan and bundt pan asap! Or you could totally make these in muffin form too. π
Chocolate peppermint is such an awesome combo! These sound so good!
rachel @ athletic avocado recently posted..Healthy Carrot Cake Fruit Butter
These sound amazing! I love mint chocolate and donuts – great combo! And my husband doesn’t like mint so more for me π
Kelli recently posted..Cold weather finally arrives in PA
YUM! Need to get me a donut pan so I can make these! π
Annmarie recently posted..Meatless Monday: Caramelized Mushroom Polenta Bites
Wowzers – I want these now. It’s so funny to ask kids such pondering questions and get their answers, isn’t it? I study food and I totally agree that good and nutritious food choices show love π
Sarah Hurd recently posted..Long Runs, Yoga Parties and Homemade Brunch
Holy amazing. These look incredible…and not the thing I should wake up and look at when I’m on the Whole30! π
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf recently posted..8 Stress Busting Tips for Busy and Hectic Times
Oh umm. Sorry about that. π
Uhm, these look AMAZING. I love that they’re also healthy! Though, I would probably unhealthy them by covering them in chocolate, sooooooo…..
Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood recently posted..Best of the Weekend: Angry Tubbies and Driving Lessons
And that would be equally (alright, wayyyyy better!) delicious.
Healthy chocolate donuts are definitely a great way to share the love! I need to get a donut pan so I can start making homemade donuts like these!
Laura @ This Runner’s Recipes recently posted..Mile Markers: Lake Sammamish Half Marathon Training Week 1
You must! I like to make muffins in donut form just to mix it up.
Healthy choc donuts with peppermint yes please! thanks for joining us for Meatless Monday
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted..Raisin Pumpkin Bread
Those donuts are genius!! Although i don’t have a donut pan, but I bet they would make awesome muffins!
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast recently posted..Running Goals for 2016
They would be perfectly delicious as muffins too.
Hugs and doughnuts…that is love π
I always tell my mom, a hug is one of my favorite things!
This looks amazing – I had to instantly pin it! I haven’t had a good chocolate donut in a LONG time…yum!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted..ZOOMA Run Love 5K and 10K Challenge!
I agree chocolate always shows love. Maybe anything sweet actually? These look incredible Angela! I’m so in love with chocolate and mint combos.
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious recently posted..Paleo Salted Gingerbread Cookies {GF, Paleo, Low Cal, Vegan}
Yikes! All my blogging friends are posting yummy looking sweet stuff today! I guess I’d better get working on my use of the veganegg! I love chocolate doughnuts, and I rarely get an opportunity any more.
Debbie @ Coach Debbie Runs recently posted..9 Ways Dogs are Smarter than Their Humans
It does seem like it’s all about the sweet stuff today!
YUM! Chocolate peppermint donuts are one things my girls really missed this year with not having a kitchen with the remodel. Now that it’s done we have so much going on, but they are on the menu for holiday break!
Sarah recently posted..Pistachio Milk & Hot Cocoa (3 ways)
OMG these sound so good! I might have to try these out, I love donuts!
Kristen recently posted..A Festive Weekend & Run
These look so yummy! I need to find a cheap donut mold so I can make these soon! Maybe Santa will bring me one?
Lauren recently posted..Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Scones
Oh gosh, these look amazing. Chocolate and peppermint is my favorite flavor combination!! It’s funny about how you asked your kids what makes them happy. We just came back from a week long Disney cruise and when I asked my 7 year old what his favorite part of the entire cruise was, he said “spending time with you and daddy.” It wasn’t the souvenirs that he got or the characters he met, or even the fact that he went on a freaking Disney cruise. It was spending time with us. Melted my heart. Merry Christmas!