# Pool Float Donuts This Flamingo and Unicorn Donut Recipe is Inspired by Fun Flotation Devices By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-04-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unicorn-donut References: [howsweeteats](http://www.howsweeteats.com/2016/04/tuesday-things-251/) & [awwsam](http://www.awwsam.com/2016/04/pool-float-donuts-diy.html) There is no shortage of food-inspired pool toys, but now you can eat food that looks like flotation devices with these [unicorn donut treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unicorn-dreams-slush). Product Designer and Photo Stylist Sam posted the instructions and recipe for pool float donuts on her blog Aww, Sam after being inspired by her friend and fellow blogger. In addition to unicorn donut designs, she also created [flamingo and swan themed desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cdm30). To make your own food floaties, you start with your favorite donut, fondant and gel food coloring. You will also need a small paintbrush and toothpicks. As this is more about the look than taste, you can go with any flavor of donut. The [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortilla-chipshaped-pool-float)-friendly baked goods would be great for pool parties or to snack on while you wait for warm summer weather. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 41% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Food-inspired Pool Toys:** There is an opportunity for food and toy makers to collaborate and create more food-inspired pool toys. - **DIY Pool Float-inspired Treats:** DIY enthusiasts and bloggers can capitalize on this trend and create their own pool float-inspired treats. - **Instagram-friendly Party Treats:** Event planners and caterers can add these eye-catching treats to their menus for pool and summer-themed parties. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Toy Manufacturing:** The food and toy manufacturing industries can collaborate to create more food-inspired pool toys. - **DIY Blogging and Crafting:** DIY blogging and crafting industries can create and share pool float-inspired treat tutorials. - **Events and Catering:** Events and catering industries can integrate these treats into their pool and summer-themed menus. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pasta-Themed Pool Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-garden-pool-noodles.md) - [Film-Celebrating Pool Floaties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funboy-x-barbie-the-movie-collection.md) - [Seasonal Summer Donut Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-donut.md) - [Shark-Themed Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-assortment.md) - [Tortilla Chip-Shaped Pool Floats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortilla-chipshaped-pool-float.md) - [Ice Cream Truck-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsicle-1.md) - [Sugary Cotton Candy Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-explosion.md) - [Pasta-Inspired Inflatable Pool Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastainspired-inflatable-pool-noodle.md) - [Vibrant Seltzer-Backed Floaties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truly-x-minnidip.md)