So much good food! Buffalo chicken pizza, donuts… get in my belly!!! 
This evening, while I went for a 4-mile power walk, Mal cooked dinner for us. He’s the best! 
Mal made buffalo chicken pizza with a simple salad on the side.
‘Twas a delicious dinner!
Muffins That Taste Like Donuts
Have you seen the Muffins That Taste Like Donuts recipe that has been floating around the blog world lately? Well, I did. And, not surprisingly, I needed to make it immediately. Hello, muffins that taste like donuts?!? Yes, please! 
Oh, boy. These donut muffins are delicious. But how could anything baked, dipped in butter, and covered in cinnamon and sugar not taste good? I loved ‘em. My husband loved ‘em. He agreed that “they really do taste like donuts.”
I also really like that the recipe’s ingredients are fairly basic. I had all of them in my house, so it was easy to whip up a batch… which could potentially be trouble in the future!
Now that you know how delicious these donut muffins taste, here’s how to not eat them all in one sitting!
Balanced Eating: Baked Goods
Half the recipe. Cutting the recipe in half means that there are half as many muffins to temp me (and eat). Basically, it’s instant portion control.
Use a mini muffin tin. Mini muffins = fewer calories, but are equally delicious.
Give some away. I asked Mal to give a few muffins to Dave at his softball game tonight. If the muffins are not in the house, I can’t eat them.
Put ‘em away: Out of sight, out of mind. I enjoyed two muffins and then packed the rest away in Tupperware.
Think about something else. Obviously, I could eat an entire batch of donut muffins in one sitting, no problem. But, if I distract myself with an activity, like painting my nails, it’s so much easier to resist the temptation.
Ok, now that you know what to do, go make the donut muffins. You know you want to!
Good night, friends!
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Omg. yes. yummy!
The last pic should be a greeting card
It’s funny you post this because a few days ago I made the vegan “Jelly Donut Cupcakes” from Veganomicon. I used whole-wheat pastry flour and cut the sugar to make them more muffin-like, but they have a great jam filling in the center (I used Crofter’s raspberry fruit preserves) and really do taste like jelly doughnuts. No butter or cinnamon in that recipe, but I think it’s the pinch of nutmeg that gives ‘em that authentic doughnut-y flavor. Made them on a whim and had no idea this was a recent trend in the blog world!
Yes, I have seen these and have not made them because I know they would be BIG trouble! LOL! However, you have offered some great tips on how to control myself! You may have talked me into making them now…
I made Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins yesterday…there are two left. I cannot stop eating them!
This is random but your wedding band and engagement ring look exactly like mine
Great tips for baked goods- I definitely try to get them out of the house!
love your tips on how not to eat them all in one sitting – i will definitely need to revisit those tips before makin’ ‘em!
i wonder if my hubby would like these – he doesn’t like donuts, but he does love muffins!
and i think i have that same exact nailpolish color on my toes – is it opi?!
Im a new reader from NZ (new zealand) and LOVE your blog. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the tips on how to stop yourself eating the entire batch! This is my biggest weekness. Will be printing these out! thanks
You Rock!
I believe this post has just changed my life. Saved the recipe and making them for my Fiance to try when he comes home (from his vacation) this weekend. Looks like its going to be a great welcome back treat!
My secret is to always half the recipe!! Many times I ever 1/4 it. That is my key to baking everyday!
I am ALL over that muffin donut recipe…..I know I’ll LOVE them! And I will also share the recipe in one of my posts:) Love the nails……great color.
Have a fabulous evening!
I have two boys and a husband here…nothing stays for long! I made sugar cookies today and there are 4 left!
My mom made these muffins years ago and I love them. They would definitely be dangerous in my house.
I’m so glad I’m not the only one that has a hard time resisting temptation! Those are good tips to keep in mind
How cute is that last pic of you & Murph! That polish color is great on you!
I told myself that I won’t click on the link so I read through your entire post. What happened after that? I scrolled right back up, clicked on the link and saw that I too have all the ingredients at hand! LOL I’ll try my best and think about something else right now. They look so good though!
The picture of your hand and Murphy’s paw is just adorable!
Trying to talk myself out of making those right now! I always make muffins in the mini tins…I like feeling as if I can eat multiple muffins for the same amount of calories! Thanks for all the tips!
Baked donuts sound so good.
Cinnamon, sugar and butter – you’re right, you can’t go wrong!
I tend to rely on the stick ‘em in the freezer method of overindulgence prevention. That being said, I have eaten half-frozen baked goods before, so clearly I need a little more willpower
These looks delicious! I love the tips for keeping a balance with the baked goods… especially since baking is one of my favorite things to do! Giving them away usually works the best for me
I like the hand/paw photo..cute
Those donut muffins look amazing. And I love the tips on how to not devour all of them (which is so easy to do after baking something delicious!) Also, thanks for your advice via email today – it’s really amazing that you take so much time to respond to your readers. Your blog is certainly important to a lot of people
what color nail polish is that? it’s so cute!
@Whitney: Lilac? I can’t remember!
Looks yummy and dangerous if in my house. BTW, I love the nail polish
Oh no! Now I am going to have to bake some. Maybe over the weekend when there might be people to share them with. Sadly, I bet I would eat all of them.
Cute nails and paw.
I totally bookmarked a Sugar Donut Muffin recipe today! And that dinner does look ideal for a late summer
(actually anytime.. :p)
You read my mind!! I just came across that recipe this morning and have plans to make it tomorrow!! Glad it’s good
I mean…but how could it not be?! 
I’ve been planning on making those soon! But I had to finish other muffins I made first
My fav strategy is giving some of your baked goods away…that way you’re making things better for yourself, while making other people happy too! win-win!
Great tips! I love halving recipes for the exact same reason!
Sounds like a perfect recipe to me!!! And love the nails, I think Murphy’s beggin for a painting as well
OMG – I have to make these! Dangerous! Love you idea of cutting the recipe in half!
Those look delicious, and thanks for including tips on how to not eat them all! I like to halve recipes for the same reason, and I always make a batch of cookies and save a couple and bring the rest to work or have J bring them to his work.
I really like the rubber band visual reminder, I will try that…when I make the donut muffins!
Awwww, I loooooooove the pug + your hand pic! So sweet
I must make those donuts! They sound incredible, as does Buffalo chicken pizza. They need to get in MY belly, too! hahaha
Jenn
OMG that picture of your hand and murphys paw— sooooo adorable!!
Great tips!
Ah, yes. I always have problems resisting the baked goods I make… I always have to taste test A LOT during and after the process of baking. These are great tips
Wei-Wei
Yum! I HAVE to make these stat!
Thanks for the advice – I always have that problem – I could easily eat the whole batch myself. 
I just printed out that recipe yesterday to make! Wow! I like your tips – at the moment ‘m always halving recipes, because I’m cooking for just me, and I HAVE eaten entire batches of cookies and brownies in two days. It’s less worrying when it’s only a half a batch to begin with
love those balanced eating tips…i definitely think that it’s a great idea to either make a half or quarter batch or give some away. it makes all the difference in the world!
Can we have the recipe to the buffalo chicken pizza?! Hmm maybe I’ll make the muffins and bring them in for my coworkers
And I love your nail color! And Murhpys paw, haha
@Allie: Check my Recipe page under Pizza!
Your nails look beautiful! Great idea! I freeze some things that tempt me so not only are they out of sight, they also need to be thawed
G-night!
Good tips! I made a coffee cake a few weeks ago and I immediately made Drew take some to work. It was gone in seconds, apparently.
I love your tips. I can definitely eat muffins and cupcakes like its nobody business.
Love the nail shot with Murphy! Thanks for the new recipe will have to try it when I have brunch with friends to help eat all the muffins.
I just read about those muffins on “Can You Stay For Dinner”. I’ve made something similar. And they are good. Like, so good that I cannot make them because I will eat the entire batch before they even get a chance to go in the freezer, lol.
Wow! These are such great tips, and with such great timing since my weekend had multiple baking endeavours! Thanks lady!
My mom has been making these for years and they are so hard to stop eating! Next time she makes them, I will definitely try some of your tricks.
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