My free 6 glazed donuts some how turned into cinnamon donut holes?  Hmm… Oh Holey Donuts, I’ll let this one slide!

They arrived in a big styrofoam refrigerator-like box (hmm maybe we can be a little more environmentally-conscious, pals?) and I had to nuke my test-case in the microwave for 40 seconds (even though the description with them said 15-30 seconds). Styrofoam, microwave anomaly and free donut snafu aside…oh and EXPENSE aside…do I still recommend these?

That half grin actually means HELL YEA.  That vanilla frosted Boston creme pie totally pleases the cranky one. yes, yes it absolutely does! These donuts do not taste like diet food because they’re not.  You know that funny little aftertaste you get from diet treats manufactured with all sorts of chemicals and preservatives? That is SO not present in these 100% delectable donuts because they do not use artificial sweeteners.

My only fear is that the order minimum of $35.00 means I have a lot of donuts on my hands.  Calorie and fat-wise, these donuts are such a bargain (oh and there is no trans fat either in case you wondered)! They’re not small either which is great because I can’t tell you how cranky I get at those 100-calories bars that are the size of my thumb. Are you kidding me? By the time I would satisfy my sweet tooth I’d have eaten a thousand of them.  These donuts are perfectly sized, gorgeous and …oh gosh…I can’t finish my sentence, I’m salivating for a round two…

So let me just say this… Eating 10 of them in one sitting could set you back an entire day’s worth of calories, so please don’t do that (I’m actually directing that command at myself, sorry!)!  And if the price makes you wince, I’d recommend ordering these to have on hand for a special occasion (perfect since they’re so easily defrosted).  I mean imagine this: you’re at home stressed and an old friend unexpectedly stops by and announces her hunger:

You: OMG HI!
Friend: Hi, it’s been 2 years, but I am famished!
You: Really? Well, coincidentally, I just so happen to have a dozen of the most delicious, low-fat donuts you’ll ever try!
Friend: Gimme, gimme!
You nuke donut and hand over.
Friend: *Thud*

Five (5) cookies (they are the size of a silver dollar, so pretty small) – 130 calories, 4 g fat, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein (50% vitamin A, 35% vitamin C, 6% Iron, 10% Calcium, 30% Thiamin, 10% Riboflavin).  Low sodium and vegetarian. They contain both fruit and vegetable concentrate and have not been heated more than 75 degrees so that the nutrients can be maintained.

This taste-tester says:  YUM!  Though they are not baked, they are super crunchy.  My twin thought they were really good too.  My boyfriend, not so much.  Even before I told him they had fruit concentrate in them he noted a “raisin taste” and noted that he preferred soft cookies.  2 out of 3 ain’t bad, right?

Main points to consider:  They are pretty darn small to have 5 of them for 130 calories… BUT they are surprisingly low in sugar for cookies (9 g) and 3 g of fiber is cool.  I say give them a try.  They were $3.49.

On to other news…I caved in, finally, and bought some Holey Donuts.  Since you have to order a minimum of $35.00, I chose the Low Fat Chocolate Crumb, Low Fat Vanilla Crumb, Low Fat Caramel Crumb variety ($11.95); The Vanilla Coconut, Low Fat Cinnamon Strudel, Toasted Coconut variety ($11.95); and the Boston Cream Lovers Assortment: 3 Fudge Crumb Boston Cream & 3 Vanilla Frosted Boston Cream variety ($11.95). Shipping was $18.48 and I made sure to use the free 6 glazed donuts code that expires today! Total spent: $54.32

I can’t wait for the day companies send me free samples to taste-test!