🍩 Celebrate National Donut Day — the Tanglefoot Farm Way

Donuts might not scream healthy, but with a few smart ingredient swaps, they can become a more wholesome indulgence. This National Donut Day, we’re making our donuts from scratch—using white whole wheat flour, unrefined sugar, real butter, and lard—to create a version that’s not only tastier but better for you than store-bought options.

Inspired by The Joy-Filled Kitchen’s recipe, our version celebrates simple, nutrient-dense ingredients you can feel good about.

🌾 Why These Donut Ingredients Matter

White Whole Wheat Flour Unlike refined white flour, white whole wheat flour contains the bran and germ of the wheat kernel, boosting fiber, B vitamins, and antioxidants. It offers:

• 3g fiber per ¼ cup (compared to <1g in white flour)

• A lighter taste than traditional whole wheat

• A lower glycemic index than all-purpose flour

Unrefined Sugar (Turbinado or Raw Cane Sugar)Unrefined sugar retains trace minerals like:

• Calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium While not a major nutrient source, these are completely stripped from refined white sugar. Plus, unrefined sugars are less processed and may be metabolized slightly slower.

Real Butter brings:

• Vitamins A, D, E, and K

• Butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid that supports gut health

• Naturally occurring CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), shown to have anti-inflammatory effects

Lard (Pastured Pork Fat) Lard has long been misunderstood. Compared to commercial frying oils:

• It’s naturally free of trans fats

• Contains more monounsaturated fat (45%) than saturated (39%)

• Has vitamin D, especially from pasture-raised pigs

According to the USDA, lard has:

• 20% less saturated fat than butter

🌿 Better Ingredients, Better Living

Most donuts you find in stores are fried in hydrogenated oils (full of trans fats) and loaded with bleached flour and ultra-refined sugars. This homemade version uses traditional fats and minimally processed grains and sweeteners—more nourishing and easier on your body.

This isn’t a “health food,” but it is real food. And in a world full of artificial everything, that’s worth celebrating.

Happy National Donut Day from all of us at Tanglefoot Farm! 🎉

Make it sweet. Make it intentional.