Donuts are one of those treats that can be simple or wildly creative, and every version feels like a little celebration. From baked to fried, glazed to sugar-dusted, this lineup has flavors for every craving, whether you want something cozy and spiced or colorful and fun. There are seasonal takes with pumpkin and apple cider, chocolatey twists with mocha and blood orange, and even playful cereals and Halloween designs. No matter which you try, these donuts are all about big flavor in bite-sized (or full-sized) form.

Halloween Donuts

Halloween Donuts. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

These donuts get a festive upgrade with bright glazes, spooky sprinkles, and candy eyes. They’re easy to customize in orange, black, purple, or green. Perfect for parties or trick-or-treat night. A fun way to bring donuts into Halloween.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Donuts

Peanut Butter Chocolate Donuts

Stack of donuts on a wooden surface.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Donuts. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Rich chocolate donuts are topped with peanut butter glaze for the ultimate flavor combo. Each bite is sweet, salty, and indulgent. They’re great for breakfast or dessert. A donut version of a classic candy pairing.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Chocolate Donuts

Cake Mix Donuts

Chocolate cake mix donuts with colorful sprinkles on a baking rack.
Cake Mix Donuts. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cake mix makes these donuts fluffy, soft, and incredibly easy to whip up. Add frosting, glaze, or sprinkles for variety. They’re ready in minutes and foolproof. Perfect when you want donuts fast.
Get the Recipe: Cake Mix Donuts

Strawberry Donuts

Image shows a freshly dipped strawberry donut held over the glaze.
Strawberry Donuts. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

These donuts are flavored with fresh strawberries or strawberry glaze for a sweet, fruity bite. The pink color makes them extra fun. Light, fresh, and easy to decorate. Great for spring or summer.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Donuts

Frankenstein Apple Cider Halloween Donuts

Frankenstein Apple Cider Halloween Donuts. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella.

Apple cider donuts get decorated with green frosting, candy eyes, and chocolate hair to look like Frankenstein. They’re festive, spiced, and perfect for Halloween parties. The cider keeps them moist and flavorful. Equal parts spooky and sweet.
Get the Recipe: Frankenstein Apple Cider Halloween Donuts

Cinnamon sugar donuts

Cinnamon sugar protein donut with a bite out of it on a cooling rack with more donuts around ti and cinnamon beside it.
Cinnamon sugar donuts. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Warm donuts are rolled in cinnamon sugar for a simple but irresistible finish. They’re crisp outside and soft inside. No glaze needed, just pure comfort. A classic you’ll want again and again.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon sugar donuts

Chocolate Glazed Donut Bites

Chocolate Glazed Donut Bites. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Bite-sized donuts get dipped in a smooth chocolate glaze. They’re small, fun, and easy to pop. Perfect for sharing or snacking. Sweet little bites that disappear quickly.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Glazed Donut Bites

Chocolate Glazed Blood Orange Donuts

Chocolate Glazed Blood Orange Donuts. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Dark chocolate glaze pairs with tart blood orange for a bold, unique flavor. The color is striking and the taste is rich. They feel fancy without being difficult. A donut with a citrus twist.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Glazed Blood Orange Donuts

Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Image shows Baked cinnamon sugar donuts on a wooden table.
Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

These baked donuts are light and fluffy with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating. They’re healthier than fried but just as tasty. Quick to make in a donut pan. Great for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Get the Recipe: Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Mochi Donuts with Brown Butter & Sea Salt

A close-up of a mochi donuts with brown butter glaze.
Mochi Donuts with Brown Butter & Sea Salt. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Chewy mochi donuts get a nutty, rich flavor from brown butter and a sprinkle of sea salt. The texture is unique, crispy outside, chewy inside. They’re a modern twist on traditional donuts. Sweet with a touch of savory.
Get the Recipe: Mochi Donuts with Brown Butter & Sea Salt

Pumpkin Donuts

A white bowl filled with fluffy, sugar-coated doughnut bites sits on a wooden surface against a plain background.
Pumpkin Donuts. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Pumpkin puree and spices make these donuts moist and flavorful. They’re coated in glaze or cinnamon sugar for a cozy finish. Perfect for fall mornings. A seasonal favorite you’ll want every year.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Donuts

Chocolate Frosted Donuts

Image shows a Chocolate frosted mini donut held in a hand.
Chocolate Frosted Donuts. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Classic chocolate donuts topped with rich frosting and sprinkles. They’re nostalgic and always delicious. Soft, fluffy, and full of chocolate flavor. A bakery favorite you can make at home.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Frosted Donuts

Cereal Crusted Donuts

Image shows a Cereal topped donut held over more.
Cereal Crusted Donuts. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Glazed donuts are dipped in crushed cereal for crunch and color. Use fruity cereal, chocolate, or anything you like. They’re playful and fun to decorate. A kid-friendly favorite.
Get the Recipe: Cereal Crusted Donuts

Lemon Glazed Donuts

Image shows Baked lemon mini donuts held over more on a wire rack.
Lemon Glazed Donuts. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Bright lemon glaze tops these light, airy donuts. They’re sweet, tart, and refreshing. Great for spring brunches. A citrusy twist on a classic.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Glazed Donuts

Chocolate Pumpkin Donut Holes

Chocolate Pumpkin Donut Holes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These bite-sized donuts combine pumpkin spice with rich chocolate. They’re soft, moist, and coated in sugar or glaze. Perfect for fall parties. A cozy, chocolatey treat.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Pumpkin Donut Holes

Baked Apple Cider Donuts

Overhead of a stack of baked apple cider donuts.
Baked Apple Cider Donuts. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Apple cider gives these donuts a warm, spiced flavor. Baking makes them easy to whip up in a pan. They’re rolled in cinnamon sugar for a sweet finish. A fall staple that pairs perfectly with coffee.
Get the Recipe: Baked Apple Cider Donuts

Mocha Donuts

Image shows Mocha donuts on a wooden board with one missing a bite.
Mocha Donuts. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Chocolate and coffee come together in these rich, flavorful donuts. A glaze of espresso or mocha frosting finishes them off. They’re bold, sweet, and perfect for mornings. Coffee lovers will adore them.
Get the Recipe: Mocha Donuts

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