Hanukkah Sufganiyot
Without Guilt
By Jaime Geller/JNS.org
The average Hanukkah sufganiya (jelly donut) has between 300 and 400 calories of almost pure oil and fat. In honor of the miracle God bestowed on the Maccabees, making oil meant for just a day last eight days, the donut and other traditionally oily Hanukkah foods have also become annual diet killers. For those who are health conscious but do not want to be deprived of the traditional treat, here are three healthier recipes from Joyofkosher.com.
BAKED WHOLE WHEAT
CRANBERRY ORANGE DONUTS
Contributed by: Tamar Genger MA, RD on Joyofkosher.com
These baked donuts taste more like cake since they are not fried, but they are still very tasty. In addition, they
use the healthier option of whole-wheat flour.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ready Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 mini donuts
INGREDIENTS
1 cup white whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons corn meal
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/4 cup + 3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons liquid coconut oil
6 tablespoons coconut milk mixed with 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cups Chopped Fresh Cranberries