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Category: Desserts

The new year is in full swing and your sweet tooth is already bugging you, isn't it?; throwing off your equilibrium every time you walk past the candy or pastry aisle? There has to be a way to indulge in the decadent desserts that are always being paraded in front of us: "sweet truffle double chocolate" this, "crème brûlèed-caramel-toffee-and-marshmellow filled" that. 

Although it is still advised to eat sweets, no matter how "healthy", in moderation, The Holy Donut is a place where you can check the guilt at the door. 

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Located in Portland, ME and started by the lovely Leigh, The Holy Donut was created out of a need that Leigh had for a healthier donut option, made from fresh and locally sourced ingredients. She couldn't find it anywhere near her, so just as a Girl Boss does, she created it herself. Leigh's donuts are made using one specific ingredient: Maine potatoes. A donut made from a potato? Yeah, I know, sounds weird, but let me tell you, it adds an amazing texture and a more desirable consistency. Although eggs and buttermilk are used in the donut recipe, The Holy Donut also offers Vegan and Gluten-free options which, honestly speaking, taste just the same as the non-vegan options. 

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You can really tell the difference in taste with these donuts since they use ingredients that are fresh, locally sourced and in season. My favorite flavor would have to the be Vegan berry glazed donut. It was bursting with flavor and melted in my mouth. On top of that I scarfed down the Dark Chocolate sea salt, Hand-squeezed and zested Fresh Lemon, Maple Bacon and Coffee Brandy flavors. My mouth is watering just reading the names of these, I need to get more!

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If you ever find yourself taking a trip to Maine to try the famous lobster rolls, make sure you make a pit stop in Portland and grab as many treats from The Holy donut as you can. You'll never want to settle for a Dunkin Donut or a Krispy Kreme ever again, I'll tell you that much.

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The Holy Donut

7 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101


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