Oops. I did it again.
I got lazy and resorted to using a Jiffy box mix.
I try really hard to cook as much and as often as I can, but sometimes I just have to resort to the box. Sometimes Jiffy and I can be best buds and there are times when I am cursing them like an angry sailor. I tend to do a lot of experimenting with Jiffy mixes, too because I have a local outlet which sells them for 25 cents a box. Plus, they remind me of my great-grandma and grandma. I just can’t imagine my life without those little Jiffy box mixes.
You know why else I love them so much? Perfectly portioned for me and my family. 
Since kiddo is only here on weekends, I don’t have to worry about half of a cake pan yelling at me during the week to eat it. Besides, it’s not like we use them every week, so I don’t feel bad about throwing them into the mix every so often. I do make my own pancake mix, so I think it’s a fair trade. 😉 I know I should not eat this stuff at all as it doesn’t help in the weight loss or insulin resistance department.
Middle of summer I started to get obsessed with cooking, baking and drinking lemon garnished goodies. I think it has died down a little bit because our summer quickly turned into fall with the never-ending rain.
Bah. Humbug.
Since it’s cooler I thought I would take advantage and turn the oven on.
Besides, sometimes you just have to have a warm donut right out of the oven.
- For the Muffins:
- 1 Bluberry Jiffy Muffin Mix
- 1 tbs Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest
- ¼ c Skim Milk
- 1 egg
- For the Glaze
- ¼ c Skim Milk
- ⅛ c Lemon Juice
- ⅛ c Powdered Sugar
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Grease your donut pan with your preferred method.
- Pour all ingredients in a bowl and blend on low until all ingredients are well mixed.
- Using a small spoon, spoon the batter into the donut pan.
- Do not fill to top as batter will expand when cooking.
- While the donuts are cooking you can mix up the glaze. If you want it a little thicker, add more powdered sugar.
- Once donuts come out of the oven place them on a plate and add the glaze to the top.
- Serve warm or cooled.
Do you have that one thing you know you are supposed to eat but you just can’t give it up?
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
August 22, 2014 at 11:25 amI have never made my own donuts at home before. I think if I ever started, I would be in real trouble because I would be making them every day!
chrystal says
August 25, 2014 at 12:33 pmI thought that too. But I am not much of a baker so I think that saves me a bit.
Nicole says
August 22, 2014 at 12:29 pmWill you come cook for me for the next 9 months. I need these, and the pumpkin spice ones, and fresh bread. Send me a care package!
Ashley says
August 22, 2014 at 12:51 pmDonuts are one treat I haven’t had the nerve to tackle yet! This recipe looks delicious, I love the addition of the lemon glaze to the blueberry donuts.
Shell says
August 22, 2014 at 5:02 pmWhat an easy recipe! I want to try these!
aimee fauci says
August 22, 2014 at 6:17 pmIve never made home made donuts but you’ve made making donuts easy! Never thought to use a donut pan! I should look into this.
chrystal says
August 25, 2014 at 12:32 pmMuch healthier than deep frying and so much easier. I paid about $10 for my pan.
Jeanine @ sixtimemommy.com says
August 22, 2014 at 7:19 pmMy husband keeps talking about making donuts, I should share this with him! They look incredible!
chrystal says
August 25, 2014 at 12:32 pmThanks so much.
Lisa says
August 22, 2014 at 9:42 pmOh for the love of deliciousness! I need to make these in the morning!
Veronica says
August 22, 2014 at 9:43 pmI haven’t had a donut in two years these look really nice
chrystal says
August 25, 2014 at 12:31 pmI don’t eat them often. I find every time I buy one from the shop all the sugar makes me sick. So, I just don’t buy them anymore. I give myself a treat on my birthday with some chocolate milk then I have to eat some protein. I find making them is a bit better on my body. Still not super healthy, but at least better.
Dawn says
August 22, 2014 at 10:02 pmThese sound great! I told my husband about them, and now he is insisting that we make some LOL!
chrystal says
August 25, 2014 at 12:30 pmLet me know how they turn out for you!
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
August 22, 2014 at 11:40 pmI can’t give up Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. I have no control around them.
chrystal says
August 25, 2014 at 12:30 pmThose are my fave!
Rosey says
August 22, 2014 at 11:40 pmSuch a great flavor combo. I’d love to try these, preferably on an outside deck with a beautiful view, and the family in the house sleeping (so they don’t eat my donuts, hahahaha).
chrystal says
August 25, 2014 at 12:29 pmI would have to agree with you on that!
Mommy2jam says
August 23, 2014 at 4:38 amThis looks wonderful. I love lemon and blueberry baked goods and this is so yummy I will have to try it.
chrystal says
August 25, 2014 at 12:28 pmI hope you do!
Debbie L. says
August 23, 2014 at 7:37 amThese looks so tasty! I love Lemon Glaze on Blueberry! Pinned to my dessert board!
chrystal says
August 25, 2014 at 12:28 pmThank you for the pin!
Janel (A Mom's Take) says
August 23, 2014 at 9:10 amOh my! Those looks yum-o! I’d love to have those right now with my morning coffee.
chrystal says
August 25, 2014 at 12:28 pmThey dunk well, I tried. 😉
Janeane Davis says
August 23, 2014 at 9:54 amMmmmmmm these look so good. I think my kids would like these. Blueberry and lemon seems like a nice flavor combination.
chrystal says
August 25, 2014 at 12:28 pmIt’s a very ‘summer’ flavor.
Melinda says
August 23, 2014 at 11:02 amthose sound really good. I’m sure you could freeze them and take out just 1 every few days for a treat
chrystal says
August 25, 2014 at 12:27 pmThe good thing about the Jiffy mix we used is that it did not make very many. I try not to make sweats often. When I make larger batches I do freeze them. They hold up pretty well.
Krystal's Kitsch says
August 23, 2014 at 1:27 pmI think it would be so fun to make donuts from scratch. These look so good!
chrystal says
August 25, 2014 at 12:26 pmI let kiddo mix the batter. Shes a great mini chef.
Ann Bacciaglia says
August 23, 2014 at 2:01 pmThis reminds me of when i was a kid my Dad would make home made Doughnuts. We would watch as he made the dough and help cut them out with the doughnut cutter. I used to love the holes dipped in cinnamon sugar. MMMMmmmmmm.
chrystal says
August 25, 2014 at 12:26 pmThat sounds amazing!
Theresa says
August 23, 2014 at 4:31 pmHomemade blueberry donuts!? Uh, yes please! I have never tried making my own donuts, but this post is really tempting me!
chrystal says
August 25, 2014 at 12:26 pmI haven’t tried too many recipes. This is the first one I used a mix for. Family enjoyed them!
Winnie says
August 23, 2014 at 5:02 pmWowwww
These really look super delicious 🙂
chrystal says
August 25, 2014 at 12:25 pmThank you Winnie!
Chrysa says
August 23, 2014 at 9:03 pmThese sound so awesome! I love blueberries!
chrystal says
August 25, 2014 at 12:25 pmI use them a lot. Especially when in season. We have a pick your own farm very close to us.
Brett says
August 23, 2014 at 11:05 pmThese look very appetizing! We’ll have to try this recipe in the near future. Thanks for sharing.
chrystal says
August 25, 2014 at 12:24 pmThank you for stopping by.
Virginia @thatbaldchick says
August 23, 2014 at 11:26 pmI really like lemon and blueberry together!! Those look delish. I’ve used cake mixes to make donuts before. Shhhh!
chrystal says
August 25, 2014 at 12:24 pmSecret is safe with me 😉
Liz Mays says
August 24, 2014 at 12:08 amTwo of my favorite flavors together in these. I would like to place an order for a dozen! 😉
chrystal says
August 25, 2014 at 12:24 pmComing right up!
Mary says
August 24, 2014 at 10:01 pmOh my goodness! Those sound absolutely delicious. Bookmarked.
chrystal says
August 25, 2014 at 12:24 pmThanks! Let me know if you decide to try them.
Christie says
August 24, 2014 at 11:03 pmPsssh, I love Jiffy! No worries from me, looks yum!
chrystal says
August 25, 2014 at 12:23 pmHahaha. I just try to stay away from boxed / prepackaged stuff when I can. But sometimes I need that comfort family feeling!
Danielle @ We Have It All says
August 24, 2014 at 11:11 pmOooh those look SO GOOD! And I LOVE Jiffy!
chrystal says
August 25, 2014 at 12:22 pmMe too! Let me know if you decide to give them a try.
Shannon Gosney says
August 25, 2014 at 12:33 amYour donuts turned out great! The recipe sounds delicious!
chrystal says
August 25, 2014 at 12:22 pmThank you!
Cam | Bibs and Baubles says
August 25, 2014 at 2:05 amThere is something about blueberry and lemon that is just perfect together.
chrystal says
August 25, 2014 at 12:22 pmI agree!
Cam | Bibs and Baubles says
August 25, 2014 at 2:06 amThere is something about blueberry and lemon together. It’s just perfection.
Melissa @ This Girl's Life Blog says
August 25, 2014 at 9:35 amThese sound delicious. My daughter is all about anything blueberry so i’m sure she would love them.
chrystal says
August 25, 2014 at 12:21 pmFor a box, they turned out pretty good!
Debbie Denny says
August 27, 2014 at 7:08 amOh that looks so good. Perfect indulgence.
Nicole says
August 27, 2014 at 11:31 amI think I need a foodie gift package. With pumpkin everything and anything. And these. These too. Thanks for co-hosting with me #yuckstopshere
chrystal says
August 28, 2014 at 4:57 pmIf we can again this year I’ll send you some pumpkin goodies.