# Childhood Sandwich Donuts These Homemade Peanut Butter and Jam Donuts are a Nostalgic Treat By M | Published 2015-09-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-and-jam References: [joythebaker](http://joythebaker.com/2015/09/easy-pb-j-sandwich-donuts/) & [joythebaker](http://joythebaker.com/) These homemade [peanut butter and jam sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pbj-inspired-sandwich-plates) are expertly transformed into delicious [sugar coated donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutella-donuts) by talented food blogger Joy the Baker. These donuts are ideal for children and nostalgic adults alike that enjoy the comfort and taste of this iconic sandwich. These sandwich donuts begin with fresh brioche bread that is topped with a spoonful of peanut butter and jam directly into the centre of the square-sliced bread pieces. Before the sandwiches are fried and turned into donuts, they are coated in a batter made of egg, flour, milk and water to add a crispy crunch to the bread. Seconds after deep frying the sandwich donuts are rolled in a layer of sugar to replicate the texture of a sugar donut. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Homemade Donut Trend:** Incorporate sandwiches and other sweet or savory treats to innovate traditional donut flavors with nostalgic childhood flavors. - **DIY Food Trend:** Cater to consumers looking for creative and personalized food experiences by offering DIY donut-making kits and workshops. - **Sweet and Savory Cross-over Trend:** Experiment with combining sweet and savory ingredients in donuts and other baked goods to create unique and unexpected flavor combinations. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Opportunity to create new donut flavors and experiences with nostalgic and unconventional ingredients. - **Culinary Education Industry:** Opportunity to offer classes and workshops focused on DIY donut-making and creative flavor experimentation. - **Event Planning Industry:** Opportunity to incorporate childhood nostalgia and theme parties with donut bars and DIY stations to enhance guest experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ice Cream-Filled Donut Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duck-donuts-donut-ice-cream-sandwich.md) - [Nutty Chocolate Dipped Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pbc-doughnut.md) - [Savory Snacking Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacking-donut.md) - [PB&J-Inspired Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-bread-pbj.md) - [Raspberry Jelly Donut Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-donut-classic-cookie.md) - [Sandwich-Inspired Crepe Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-and-grape-filled-crpes-togo.md) - [Childhood Sandwich-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pbj-burger.md) - [Sandwich-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-and-jelly-flavor.md) - [Sandwich-Flavored Soft-Baked Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobos-pbjs.md)