Perkins Launches Limited-Time Pie-Inspired Doughnuts

Kimberly Aguirre's Doatnut shop in Oceanside, California, offers a healthier alternative to traditional donuts, featuring baked, gluten-free options made with nutrient-rich ingredients like oats and sweet potatoes, while avoiding refined sugars. Aguirre aims to combat the sugar addiction prevalent in American diets by providing a delicious, lower-calorie option, with each Doatnut containing about 90 calories compared to 250 in standard donuts. In contrast, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery has introduced a new line of flash-fried Pie-Inspired Doughnuts, featuring nostalgic flavors such as Apple Pie and Cookies & Cream, available for a limited time starting January 8, 2025. Kellogg’s has also entered the market with its Glazed Donut Holes cereals, combining popular cereal flavors with a donut-inspired twist, including varieties like Frosted Flakes and Apple Jacks. Both Perkins and Kellogg's are tapping into consumer nostalgia and the trend for hybrid food products, while Aguirre's approach focuses on health-conscious alternatives in the donut space. The contrasting strategies highlight the diverse ways businesses are catering to consumers' evolving tastes and preferences in the dessert sector.