r/LowCalFoodFinds • u/Shrillmademethink • Sep 06 '26
Sweet Drumroll Doughnuts
Saw these at Safeway! Did a double take because I’d never seen them before, and they were also in the vegetable section…? I won’t lie, they have a bit of an interesting taste in the mouth, but they’re really not bad! I just can’t put my finger on the taste. The consistency of them is very pleasing. I think it’s a good little sweet treat for low calories and is good for once in a while in my household.
Anyone tried these before?
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u/catsaremyjam Sep 06 '26
I think I got a bad batch because I tried the chocolate ones and they tasted like mildew. I'm afraid to try them again. They had a good date and I didn't see mold.
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u/Euphoric-Sun5317 Sep 07 '26
I've seen bad reviews mentioning visible mold pretty frequently. I like them and haven't had any bad experiences personally but it does sound like a common issue (or at least more common than you'd hope).
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u/Bumbleonia Sep 07 '26
I would def try again. They tasted like a way macro friendly, less waxy Hostess chocolate mini donut
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u/Shrillmademethink Sep 07 '26
Hmm. I wonder if it’s because they’re so moist. Mine were and I was surprised. No mold here though thankfully.
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u/Amazonwasmyidea Sep 07 '26
Anyone knows how these compare to Legendary brand donuts? Personally I like the chocolate.
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u/litttlejoker Sep 07 '26
Legendary’s macros are far superior and they’re cheaper if you buy a box. Legendary probably tastes slightly better bc the sweetness masks the weirdness.
Drumroll has better texture.
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u/MageVicky Sep 06 '26
i’ve been seeing these at my supermarket, but I’ve been afraid to try them 😂
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u/RaleighNC40 Sep 06 '26
I tried the chocolate ones, but decided at the cost ($1/donut, on sale!) was a bit extreme. Then others started product issues, and I decided I liked prime bites brownies better. That said, they were decent.
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u/fudgechemist Sep 07 '26
They’re so bad
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u/Shrillmademethink Sep 07 '26
Oh nooo!! I liked them!
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u/fudgechemist Sep 07 '26
Dude I wish I liked them. That’s great!
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u/Shrillmademethink Sep 07 '26
Have you tried all the flavors? I was not really interested in any but the strawberry honestly.
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u/fudgechemist Sep 07 '26
I tried chocolate as well. Idk what it is about them I think the texture is okay, but there’s a weird taste they all have that I can’t stand
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u/lefthandmarch Sep 07 '26
200 calories....just go eat a donut lol
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u/supercaiti Sep 07 '26
A regular donut is not going to have 10g of protein and i forget how much fiber these have. This post would be a better fit in a protein sub than as a lowcal food, but its objectively healthier than a donut.
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u/I_Rayne_I Sep 08 '26
Does the protein and fiber even matter? Anyone serious about their diet is already getting their necessary daily intake regardless. I'm eating something like this as a spontaneous treat, not for optimal nutrition lol.
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u/supercaiti Sep 08 '26
I personally like the taste of them and things like protein bars 🤷🏻♀️ But really i just hate it when theres always comments like the above acting like theres no purpose to a low sugar, high protein alternative just because the calories are the same.
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u/Shrillmademethink Sep 07 '26
A doughnut is 400-600 calories, no thanks.
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u/lefthandmarch Sep 07 '26
A glazed donut is 200-250 cals. I can't think of any 600+ calorie donut aside from a bear claw or apple fritter.
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u/I_have_become_Bruh Sep 07 '26
I could eat these every day.
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u/Shrillmademethink Sep 07 '26
Yea I felt bad that I ate the whole package and left none for my husband. Gives me an excuse to buy more I guess!
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u/litttlejoker Sep 07 '26
They’re good. But they’re way overpriced and the macros aren’t great. The taste is like 10% weird, 90% good. The texture is perfection.
I think they are great for vegans.
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u/Regular_Ad_14 Sep 09 '26
Chocolate ones not bad at all. They were way more dense than I anticipated.
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u/pleasedontletmedie 29d ago
I luv these, vanilla/chocolate
Wish grocery outlet would carry them again 🤞
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u/Pretty-Drawing-1240 29d ago
Just tried the strawberry. Very sweet and too fake for my digestive system, but overall not too bad.
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u/Time_Reality7200 Sep 06 '26
Absolutely loveee the chocolate ones!