# Christmas Dinner Donuts The Ho-Ho-Honut is a Savory Donut Featuring Festive Flavors By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-12-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ho-ho-honut References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/371388/The-Ho-Ho-Honut-Your-Classic-Christmas-Dinner-Encapsulated-In-A-Donut/) & [hohohonut](http://www.hohohonut.com/) [Sweet Christmas donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/randys-donuts-holiday-menu) have been released season after season, but this year, Godfreys bakery in the UK came up with the Ho-Ho-Honut, a new way to enjoy the flavors of the holidays. Instead of piling on the sweet flavors, this [savory donut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parlor-doughnuts-savory-doughnuts) has the kind of taste that you'd expect to find while digging into the goods at the Christmas table. The Ho-Ho-Honut has a dough that's been infused with sage, turkey salt and roasted potato crumbs. On top of this, the savory Christmas donut is topped with [candied maple bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/be-snacking) and a cranberry glaze. The most surprising part of all comes from when you take a bite of this unusual donut—there's a glob of gravy inside. This Christmas treat now has its own dedicated website and is available to order from Godfreys flagship bakery in Hornchurch, Essex. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Savory Donut:** The development of savory donuts infused with unconventional ingredients represents an opportunity for bakeries to cater to customers' increasingly adventurous palates. - **Unconventional Combinations:** The creation of unexpected flavor combinations such as sage, turkey salt, and candied maple bacon can spark innovation within the baking industry. - **Gourmet Convenience:** Creating gourmet twists on comfort foods such as the Ho-Ho-Honut can open up new markets for bakeries seeking to capitalize on the growing 'fast-casual' trend. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery:** Innovative bakeries have an opportunity to introduce new savory flavors to traditional pastry dishes to attract adventurous foodies. - **Food Retail:** Food retailers can tap into the popularity of gourmet comfort foods by carrying savory pastry products such as the Ho-Ho-Honut. - **Fast-casual Dining:** Fast-casual dining chains could offer premium donut items like the Ho-Ho-Honut, capitalizing on the growing trend of elevated comfort food. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Holiday Donut Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-creations-kit.md) - [Thanksgiving Dinner-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-thanksgiving-doughnuts.md) - [Festive Grinch-Inspired Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-8.md) - [Seasonal Show-Stopping Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-merry-and-bright.md) - [Savory Vegan Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-parm-donut.md) - [Holiday-Themed Donut Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santas-bake-shop-collection.md) - [Cheeky Holiday Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkbox-doughnuts-holiday-range.md) - [Extensive Holiday Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-and-hanukkah-doughnuts.md) - [Mischievous Merry Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-grinchmas-doughnut-collection.md)