I finished work early this Sunday and was shopping for a sweet treat to bring back home to enjoy as part of my weekly carb-up. I was so happy to discover that a Blue Star Donut shop had opened nearby, so I navigated my way to it and was pleasant to find parking right out front. The place is bright and open, and displays the available donuts behind a small glass case. They also serve hot and cold brewed coffee.
location
3438 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026
open daily from 7:30am-8:00pm
There is a small area behind the counter where I saw them prepare some of the fresh donuts. It was tricky to choose which ones to bring home, because they all looked so delicious. I ended up choosing the cream filled ones, and one cake based one. I definitely will be back to try out the rest of their different unique flavors because these were epic.
Each donut was so unique in flavor and texture, I haven't been a fan of donuts before these!
Hard Apple Cider Fritter
PB and J
Cointreau Creme Brulee
Valrhona Chocolate Crunch
are these donuts ketogenic?
no, they are not ketogenic
"But I thought you can't have carbs when you are in keto"
I did not have carbs for the initial six months of eating strictly ketogenic, that is because I needed to go through a keto adaptation time to allow the new cells born in the body to be born into an environment where fat is metabolized as the primary source of energy. After the initial six months, I can, and women especially should, do frequent carb-ups to refuel essential glycogen storages and maintain hormonal balances. The good news now is that my insulin sensitivity is improved, I can consume large amounts of carbohydrates without crashing afterwards or putting on a massive amount of body fat. My body just knows what to do with the carbs, and I have super charged workouts!
Prior to becoming ketoadapted, I had a sugar addiction where my mind was consumed by the thought of binging on massive amounts of sugar and carbohydrates. Now, I can enjoy it whenever I choose, and can go on days and weeks without even thinking about it; when I see pastries and carbs in front of me, my mind does not have a strong pull towards them anymore. I am grateful for that sense of freedom!
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damn! these look amazing! I knew they had a location in Venice but I had no idea there was one so near me! this is dangerous! nice pictures btw, you totally captured the texture of each donut; i could almost feel myself biting into them.
also i really enjoyed that question part toward the end about eating carbs during keto and your experience being keto adapted, etc. I think this is one very important factor people need to know, and most times they are completely unaware of it.
oooo can't wait til your next yummies-review!
Thank you @eyedrip! for the feedback!
I don’t think if I would do any diet where I can’t have any kind of food ever again or be forced to eat a limited number of things. Been there, done that, life’s too short for that plus it doesn’t work.
You should go check out the location, it’s pretty cute and you gotta see their other flavors 😱
Hey!! they looks amazing.
I am selling my bakery guides with more than 30 recipes. I sell them because I'm collecting for a plane ticket
they taste just as good! I'll support if I can.
where are you selling it?
Hey! im send to you in a email.
Why not put it up on gumroad? I don’t use email anymore.
oh i don't know about that! Let me see!
Yeah give it a shot. I want to put a book on there too, and you can link people to it! Goodluck.
Looks yummy
Thanks. They were!
Those guys look delicious. Though the glistening surface implies sweet sweet sugar. 😀
Never actually seen donuts like this ever let alone tried them.
Oh, and i really need to check up what is Keto. People talk about it and i have 0 clue.
I thought it was some kind of martial art. Haha
Haha, that’s funny and it does sound like a martial art. If you have questions about keto, I’m always happy to help :)
I know the glaze on these make them seem like they are super seeet, but they’re not. I don’t like that overpowering sweetness donuts usually have, these are just balanced and perfect. The shiny surface on that one cracks when you bite into it, like a creme brûlée if you had one.
so yummy :;(∩´﹏`∩);:
Thanks for stopping by 🤗
well keto does kick-ass so I suppose, in a way, it is a martial art :D
It does! Chops up those fat cells into ketones and fatty acids like wappam!
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