Before my donut fiasco ends (I think I have 2 more left after this) how could I *not* give some maple and “bacon” donut bar love out to you all (or to me)? You can find the article and recipe over at the GoodVeg. Stay a while, will ya? I will pour you a cup of coffee, hand you a donut, and let’s chat for a little bit…
52 comments
Cadry says:
May 11, 2012
What a wonderful combo of salty, smoky, and sweet! I love how when it comes to doing something, you are all in! Have you tried Soy Curls yet? I’m never one to turn down tempeh bacon, but I love smoky Soy Curls even more. They have a great texture that I think would really work here.
iatelunch says:
May 10, 2012
Looking Good! Maple syrup is high up on my favorite foods list.
Cara says:
May 10, 2012
Then this would be the perfect match to the maple sweet tooth
stirandstitch says:
May 10, 2012
now i know how my dog feels when she starts to drool at the sight of a nearly empty cereal bowl – i had the same response looking at this treat! well, i didn’t actually drool, but did have some full-on mouth watering going on.
Cara says:
May 10, 2012
HAHA! One of my favorite comments ever–thanks for the laugh
Heather @ Better With Veggies says:
May 10, 2012
Why am I not surprised that this looks even better than mine.
Cara says:
May 10, 2012
Oh hogwash, Heather! You crazy!
Heather says:
May 10, 2012
Where have you been all my life you sexy maple bacon covered donut – this is what’s been missing in my life. Thank you Cara for bringing us together.
Cara says:
May 10, 2012
I have been here, waiting for you to find me. Love, Maple Bacon Bar
GetSkinny GoVegan says:
May 10, 2012
Oh Gosh. Looks SO good with a really dark cup of coffee.
Cara says:
May 10, 2012
Mmmmmmm coffee. Yes, a total perfect pairing! In fact, I think I am going to get some right now
Anonymous Burn says:
May 10, 2012
Oh garsh! These look wonderful! Tonight we unpack the kitchen, then make our list, and then life can begin. Yay!
Cara says:
May 10, 2012
Thank God!!! Life is going to be sheer bliss once you have your kitchen settled! I cannot wait for you.
Jennifer M. says:
May 10, 2012
You had me at bacon…
Cara says:
May 10, 2012
The hard part about making tempeh bacon is that, just like real bacon, when making it and allowing it to cool down, you really cannot stop eating it. Then you only have half of what you made because you ate the rest. I’m still trying to figure out how not to allow that to happen…
Jennifer M. says:
May 10, 2012
I guess because it’s better for you than real bacon, it justifies the munching, right?!
Cara says:
May 10, 2012
Absolutely! In fact, I think I will make more tonigh–you have convinced me
Lou says:
May 10, 2012
Do you know I can’t remember the last time I ate a doughnut? Maybe more than 10 years ago? They are not really that popular Down Under… we do have Krispy Crap or whatever it’s called, but I’ve never tried it.
ONLY you Cara, can make me actually want to eat a doughnut. I don’t even like bacon, I’ve had it maybe twice in my whole life, but for some reason I now want your fake bacon (I AM a sucker for the sweetie/salty combo)
Cruller. That’s a fun word. Cruller. Fun to say…wonder where that word comes from?
Cara says:
May 10, 2012
WHAT???! Are you for reals with the donut and bacon issue? I am not even sure if I am reading that correctly. Get your buns over here now and I am making us donuts with chocolate icing and sprinkles and we are going to gossip with our cups of coffee until it’s dinner time
Isobelle says:
May 9, 2012
CARA! You’re donut obsession needs to quit it! I always seem to check my emails at the wrong time, darn it. My stomach is growling and I’m just getting ready to go for a run, so I can’t eat!
You little cotton headed ninny poop!
Also – YOU ARE THE BEST WOMAN ON THE PLANET!
I just received my RAW CHOCOLATE book, like, five minutes ago. And I just about peed myself when I opened it!!! Can’t you tell how excited I am? Thank you so much, Cara! You have no idea how much I appreciate it. I’ll be up all night tonight, I swear. And I bet I’ll even wake up in the middle of the night with the urge to make raw chocolate goodies (that actually happens a lot – that’s where most of my raw treats sprout from). You made my day
I LOVE YOU, CARA! xxx
Isobelle says:
May 9, 2012
oh, and I got so excited I took this photo to prove how incredible you are
http://followgram.me/i/187914950315046273_35705220
Cara says:
May 9, 2012
*BIG GRIN*
xoxo!!
Cara says:
May 9, 2012
Actually, YOU are the best for reals–it was the very least that I could do for you and your birthday. I just thought it was SO perfect–it had your name all over it. And I cannot wait to see what amazing goodies you will be inspired to make! Post one tonight
haha. So happy to know it made your day–now you know how I feel when I (DAILY) look at my carrot ornament and homemade little art booklet. I am so serious when I say I pick it up all of the time and stare at how intricate it is and marvel at your talent. Makes me happy so I am glad that I can return the favor! I love you too!! xo
Somer says:
May 9, 2012
Ridiculous. Seriously. I heart you and your donuts! Too bad frugal isn’t available, eh?
Cara says:
May 9, 2012
Did you really just say that??!! HAHAHA. Still laughing. Frugal and I would murder each other.
Somer says:
May 10, 2012
Ok, don’t want dead frugals and beans, but maybe he has a friend!?!
Cara says:
May 10, 2012
Ohmygosh, Somer. You are cracking me up right now!!
Somer says:
May 10, 2012
Guess what just came in the mail literally minutes ago!?!
Making an after school snack RIGHT NOW. Shall email you photos!!!
Love and Worship!
Karista says:
May 9, 2012
Maple and Bacon… Two of my favorite flavors! These look so over the top delicious
Cara says:
May 9, 2012
That sweet and salty combo never gets old for me. Probably why I like to eat potato chips and wine for dinner. Ha. That was so pathetic of me to admit outloud but it’s sadly true…
Karista says:
May 10, 2012
LOL! Not at all. I love popcorn with a glass of wine. A lovely dinner
Cara says:
May 10, 2012
My kind of gal!!! xo
Willow says:
May 9, 2012
You are on a roll with donuts! These look and sound incredible, as always.
Cara says:
May 9, 2012
I am on a donut roll…
Yes, I just said that. Yes, I am a bit ashamed of my lame joke. No, I will not take it back
Brooke (Crackers on the Couch) says:
May 9, 2012
Bloody Hell, Cara! Now I need a cruller pan!
Cara says:
May 9, 2012
BAHAHA!!! YES YOU DO!
I just got an email from Amazon asking me to sell back my textbooks and they will exchange it for a giftcard. It got me thinking: How many more types of donut pans are out there? How many books could I sell to buy more? When am I ever going to stop thinking about donuts???
Brooke (Crackers on the Couch) says:
May 9, 2012
Well, I vote “never.” Never stop thinking about donuts. Donuts and crullers and bear claws and whatever those little apple blob things are they sell at Starbucks.
Cara says:
May 9, 2012
You mean those APPLE FRITTERS that have me daydreaming about them from time-to-time???!!! Oh Lordie, talk about YUM. Maybe I shall add that to the list?
frugalfeeding says:
May 9, 2012
These look lovely, Cara. I’ve never seen so many DOUGHNUTS.
Cara says:
May 9, 2012
DONUT partronize me, Frugs.
Shira says:
May 9, 2012
You would fit right in with our work crowd here Cara, truly you would. A bunch of real bacon lovers we have on our hands and I would love to make these for them to see what they thought!! Awesome
Just awesome!
Cara says:
May 9, 2012
Where do you work, Shira? Maybe a relocation could be in the mix?…
Shira says:
May 9, 2012
Drumroll….I work in the coffee business here in Vancouver (hence the lovely latte art!) – fancy a job with a roaster here?! We could use a killer gluten free expert on staff actually, and I mean it! We are known for our baked goods but are sorely lacking in that area *so sad*. It’s coming along though….!
Cara says:
May 9, 2012
When do I start??!!! Who do I answer to??
Shira says:
May 9, 2012
Me…and tomorrow?
Kidding. But really, Vancouver is a lovely town….
Cara says:
May 9, 2012
I’m not kidding though… xo
Shira says:
May 9, 2012
Then come on up for a visit!! We’d LOVE to show you around! Check us out jjbeancoffee.com!
Cara says:
May 9, 2012
I was just talking to my friend tonight about how we want to move to Canadia
Or at least visit sometime soon… Now I just need to find a matching skull bag and we are set!
Love the website–consider me hired!
Shira says:
May 9, 2012
I’m here…waiting! I’ll let you borrow my bag when you live here
It’s what we do here in Canada! xo!
Cara says:
May 10, 2012
What? You guys share? What’s that?
Needle and Fork says:
May 9, 2012
i love the maple and bacon combination!
http://www.needleandfork.com
Cara says:
May 9, 2012
There really is nothing better, is there? Well…peanut butter and chocolate is pretty comparable, actually. Mmmmm, sweet and salty never tasted so good!