# Deceptively Fruity Fauxnuts These Lemon Cakes are a Healthy Donut Alternative By Jessica Marren | Published 2013-05-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-donut References: [laurenconrad](http://laurenconrad.com/recipes/view/4068070/lemon-fonuts) If you are someone who has a lot of dietary restrictions, but you also enjoy sweet and decadent foods, you should try these healthy donut alternatives. Lemon-drizzled fonuts are [dairy-free, egg-free, gluten and soy-free, peanut-free](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choccy-dodoughs) and [totally vegan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-rock-n-roll-donut). They are also sweet and cake-like and they don't even come close to a deep fryer. If you want to make your own healthy donut alternatives, this recipe for zesty sweet lemon fonuts is easy to follow and yields a dozen yummy morsels. First mix together white rice flour, almond meal, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and lemon zest. Add the soy milk, vegetable oil and lemon juice to the dry ingredients and bake until fluffy. Drizzle with lemon frosting and enjoy these healthy donut alternatives! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Healthy Donut Alternatives:** Opportunity for creating innovative and delicious baked goods that cater to dietary restrictions. - **Vegan Desserts:** Potential for developing plant-based treats that are both indulgent and free from animal products. - **Gluten-free Baking:** Room for creating gluten-free versions of traditional baked goods, satisfying the needs of those with gluten sensitivities. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Companies can explore new product lines or expand offerings to include healthier and allergen-friendly dessert options. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunities for companies to capitalize on the growing demand for nutritious and dietary-restriction-friendly treats. - **Home Baking:** Potential for developing and marketing baking ingredients and mixes tailored to the needs of health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Free-From Dessert Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-cake-donut.md) - [Better-for-You Donut Holes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glazed-donut-hole.md) - [Grain-Free Birthday Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birthday-donuts.md) - [Sugar-Free Vegan Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-free-vegan-donut.md) - [Low-Sugar Protein Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quest-bake-shop-donuts.md) - [Free-From Donut Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-maida-donut-cake.md) - [Better-for-You Blueberry Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinny-witch-donut.md) - [Low-Sugar Refrigerated Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refrigerated-donut.md) - [Air Fryer-Ready Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crave-dodoughs.md)