The base for this doughnut recipe, I've made a few times and it's one of my favorite baked doughnuts out there. The salted caramel glaze is rich and buttery and a perfect accompaniment. The crunchy Skor bits were a bit of an afterthought and definitely not needed, but absolutely worth it. It's a real shame that I only made six because they were all gone before I could blink an eye.

I had this idea to combine three of my favorite foods - banana bread, doughnuts, and almond butter.  I like my banana bread full of healthy bits, like walnuts, coconut, and whole wheat flour. I like to spread a generous serving of creamy almond butter on top, and wash it down with a glass of almond milk

You need to try this recipe. It is so easy and quick. They are like tiny perfect cakes, filled with pumpkin-goodness, and smothered with maple cream cheese icing. I always take advantage of an opportunity to add maple. It's my nature. 

The smell of dough frying, cinnamon sugar in the air. It brings me back to the days, where I could shamelessly eat 2 dozen doughnuts without a care. 

They are so much fun. These doughnuts turned out light and fluffy. Deliciously sweet. Melt in your mouth goodness. I hope you like them as much as I do.