Way more than donuts

By Mir

January 16, 2010

Hello! I just made a little snack for myself and the kids, and I can’t help wishing I had a Magical Snack Fairy to wait on us, instead. Or—heck—just a conveniently located Dunkin Donuts, because in addition to yummy coffees and drinks (and donuts), they now have a bunch of new healthier menu options. You can get any of their egg sandwiches and wraps with egg whites, for example, or get the low-fat cranberry orange muffin for deliciousness and just 3 grams of fat.

I was contacted about trying these new menu options, but given that 1) I can’t eat wheat and 2) I don’t have a Dunkin Donuts right nearby, I am passing my gift card on to you. Actually, my gift card… and three others. Four lucky Want Not readers are going to receive a $5 Dunkin Donuts gift card to try the new lower-cal menu options (or anything else you like). Not sure if you have a local DDs? Go look it up to see!

Want to play? First go read the contest rules and regulations, then come on back here and leave a comment on this post by 8:00 a.m. Eastern (that’s 5:00 a.m. Pacific) on Monday, January 18th, 2010 to be entered. Winners to be determined by random drawing and donut-scented-ness. (Mmmmm… donuts….)

Ready? Go!

198 Comments

Kimlarie on January 16, 2010 at 3:35 pm

Sweet Mir,
I have one dangerously close to my home. Please pick me! 🙂
Suz on January 16, 2010 at 3:40 pm

Oh pretty please!!! I’m in love with a skim no sugar added carmel iced latte. They are so good….
I’m just saying thats what I would get with my $5. hehe
Lori on January 16, 2010 at 3:50 pm

I would love to try that new muffin!
Connieh30 on January 16, 2010 at 3:58 pm

YUM YUM who doesn’t love DD and their Coffee!
Laurie on January 16, 2010 at 4:08 pm

Yumm!
christine on January 16, 2010 at 4:11 pm

YUM! It makes my day to get some of their coffee and a bagel for breakfast!
Gail on January 16, 2010 at 4:12 pm

We actually have two very close to home! They have great coffee too!
Diane on January 16, 2010 at 4:12 pm

love me some DD in the morning!
cocosmom on January 16, 2010 at 4:13 pm

I have 3 DDs within a mile and half of my house! I would love to try their “diet” food. Boston Cream donuts are diet, right?
Nina on January 16, 2010 at 4:17 pm

Love it! Thanks!
Sunny on January 16, 2010 at 4:18 pm

Donut Perfume…. hmmmm…

Never mind, it really does exist!!

http://www.amazon.com/Jelly-Donuts-Perfume-bottle-BERRYSWEETSTUFF-COM/dp/B0019HNF4Q
Jackie on January 16, 2010 at 4:24 pm

I LOVE their coffee and try to ignore the donuts…sometimes that works, sometimes not! :>)
Trish on January 16, 2010 at 4:28 pm

cool thanks!
divrchk on January 16, 2010 at 4:29 pm

I have one DD close by here in the Memphis area.
Kristine on January 16, 2010 at 4:30 pm

Oooo, fun!! None close to home, but I know we see them on all our summer travels! This would be a nice treat! Thanks, sweet Mir!
Andrea on January 16, 2010 at 4:41 pm

I’m currently in love with my new Keurig, but I love to meet fellow moms for coffee at our local DD.
Thanks for the shot! 🙂
Erin on January 16, 2010 at 4:44 pm

Perfect
Joanne on January 16, 2010 at 4:47 pm

Who doesn’t love donuts?
Cindy on January 16, 2010 at 4:52 pm

Yummy!
Janie on January 16, 2010 at 5:01 pm

I’m a little ashamed to say that we stop at DD every Sunday before church. It helps us get out of the house faster! But with something healthy, I might feel better about it. 🙂 Thanks Mir!
Dana on January 16, 2010 at 5:08 pm

I love DD!! And one is within walking distance from my house. Oh, please pick me!!
Heather on January 16, 2010 at 5:08 pm

Yes please.
Whitney on January 16, 2010 at 5:09 pm

Coffee would be a nice treat on the way to work one of these cold mornings!
Heather on January 16, 2010 at 5:17 pm

Coffee & doughnuts! Yum!
Jackie on January 16, 2010 at 5:18 pm

There’s 3 between home and work. Love the lattes. Would love to try the new muffin…
Lori_S on January 16, 2010 at 5:18 pm

Dunkin Donuts is the ONLY coffe I drink. I even buy it in the store to have at home!! Yummy!
Nancy on January 16, 2010 at 5:20 pm

Would love to try something new!
Marcia on January 16, 2010 at 5:42 pm

I have one within walking distance! Talk about bad news!! 🙂
Juli on January 16, 2010 at 5:57 pm

I must say that Dunkin Donuts is the ONLY redeeming quality of Macon, GA-where my sister lives. We have one here in Greenville, SC too. But I usually only go whenst in Macon.
Lee on January 16, 2010 at 5:57 pm

I love DD!
Mary on January 16, 2010 at 6:02 pm

Since I live in the land of a DD on every corner, I would love this. But it’s OK if I don’t, since I recharge my card automatically.

PS The Low Fat Cranberry Orange muffins are delish, but dry. And the egg white and cheese wrap is pretty tasty.
Jenn on January 16, 2010 at 6:03 pm

They’re on every street corner here.
Swistle on January 16, 2010 at 6:06 pm

OH HELLO PLS ENTER ME. And no one is going to be looking if I spend my gift card on Classic Unhealthy, right? Because I do love a Boston Creme doughnut.
Emily on January 16, 2010 at 6:07 pm

The only thing better than donuts is FREE donuts!
Jennifer B on January 16, 2010 at 6:09 pm

Healthy options? Mmmm…nah, donuts.
NTE on January 16, 2010 at 6:11 pm

Do I have one nearby? There are 6 within 5 blocks of here… Welcome to Massachusetts!
Lisa on January 16, 2010 at 6:14 pm

We have a fairly new DD that is DANGEROUSLY close to our home…
Sarah on January 16, 2010 at 6:16 pm

Excellent, sounds yummy!
Irene on January 16, 2010 at 6:17 pm

Comfort food with hot cocoa. Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain!
Kari on January 16, 2010 at 6:30 pm

Love Dunkin Donuts!
Tanya on January 16, 2010 at 6:38 pm

Daddy-Daughter Saturdays occasionally involve Dunkin Donuts for my family. They’d love to try the new menu selections with a gift card! And there are DDs all over the place here! Thanks for the Giveaway opportunity!
JenLo on January 16, 2010 at 6:39 pm

I really, really, really like DD!
Laura on January 16, 2010 at 6:46 pm

Their egg white wraps are especially delicious and I feel so virtuous after eating them that I reward myself with a Boston Creme donut.

What?
lifeasamama on January 16, 2010 at 6:57 pm

i never go because i am trying to be good, but i have to say i absolutely love dd…. and we have WAY too many around here. =)
kim on January 16, 2010 at 6:59 pm

Love DD’s!! I want to try the new cranberry muffin!
VirginiaMom on January 16, 2010 at 6:59 pm

My kids love these doughnuts
Heather on January 16, 2010 at 7:02 pm

WANT DONUTS! I’d love it if I could find some better, healthier options there!
exile on mom street on January 16, 2010 at 7:02 pm

Pretty please!
beth s on January 16, 2010 at 7:12 pm

me please. coffee good!
laura F on January 16, 2010 at 7:13 pm

Love the Boston Cream donuts, but should probably try the new lowfat muffins, as I am trying to keep up with y’all at Five Full Plates.
Lenetta @ Nettacow on January 16, 2010 at 7:14 pm

For free, I will HUNT ONE DOWN. Ahem.
Angela on January 16, 2010 at 7:15 pm

I would love to try out the Dunkin Donuts for you. It’s a tough job, but someones gotta do it.
Cheryl S. on January 16, 2010 at 7:18 pm

As Homer Simpson says “Donuts. Is there anything they can’t do?” Yum!
Em on January 16, 2010 at 7:18 pm

I just discovered hot chocolate made by SOMEONE ELSE! I’m hooked.
Megan on January 16, 2010 at 7:18 pm

Oooh, we live one block from one! Decaf, yum!
Sarah on January 16, 2010 at 7:20 pm

Sounds good!
Michele on January 16, 2010 at 7:23 pm

This would be FABULOUS! Thank you!
Leah on January 16, 2010 at 7:31 pm

considering I took my kids for a hike this morning and then hit the donut shop, I could use some healthier options…
mary on January 16, 2010 at 7:32 pm

love me some dunkin’.
Shellabelle on January 16, 2010 at 7:36 pm

We love trying new things. Thanks!!!
Jill on January 16, 2010 at 7:42 pm

Yum…donuts!
Emily on January 16, 2010 at 7:43 pm

Sounds like a yum fest!
beachgal on January 16, 2010 at 7:50 pm

mmm, donuts
TLR on January 16, 2010 at 7:59 pm

Forget low-fat – I want all the calories. Thank you.
Laura on January 16, 2010 at 8:04 pm

Nothing compares to some good, old D’n D!! LOVE THEM!
Robin on January 16, 2010 at 8:18 pm

I could use a DD card! and fewer calories! thanks!
Jamie on January 16, 2010 at 8:19 pm

Thanks, Mir! I wish you could eat wheat again! (BTW, are you noticing a difference staying away from it?) DD just opened a new location near here. Not next door, but a short highway ride away.
Gennie on January 16, 2010 at 8:19 pm

They are plentiful in Chicagoland! So plentiful, one’s about to open 2 blocks from my house. Vanilla long john… droool….
sori on January 16, 2010 at 8:24 pm

Yum!
glittersmama on January 16, 2010 at 8:24 pm

For the first time in my life, I have a DD right down the street. Is that good or bad? Not sure yet.
kim on January 16, 2010 at 8:25 pm

Lowfat donuts??? Hmm…I think I’ll just take a devils food please
!
Crystal on January 16, 2010 at 8:28 pm

I’d love to try a new menu item and a trusty coffee!
Theresa on January 16, 2010 at 8:32 pm

yes, please!
Anne P on January 16, 2010 at 8:36 pm

Sugar… sugar…

Er, I mean, healthy options! Hooray!
Emily on January 16, 2010 at 8:52 pm

Mmmm, donuts….
Mary Shannon on January 16, 2010 at 8:58 pm

mmmmmm….love DD coffee!
emily on January 16, 2010 at 9:02 pm

Yummy, yummy donuts!
Tina on January 16, 2010 at 9:04 pm

Oh we LOVE DD, that would be a fun winter treat!
Jenny on January 16, 2010 at 9:09 pm

We are definitely very familiar with our local DD…no need to look it up if we win! 🙂
Claire on January 16, 2010 at 9:12 pm

local and low-cal? Niiiice.
Joan d on January 16, 2010 at 9:14 pm

Forget the donuts, I love their bagels! Choose me!
Joan
Amy on January 16, 2010 at 9:14 pm

I LOVE DD! I have finally gotten my stops to once a week but before I was going 3-4 times a week!
Ellen on January 16, 2010 at 9:18 pm

Yum! Thanks!
ellen on January 16, 2010 at 9:24 pm

sounds fun!
candace on January 16, 2010 at 9:25 pm

mmmm donuts
A.. on January 16, 2010 at 9:29 pm

thank you!
Jeanne on January 16, 2010 at 9:41 pm

Dunkin Donuts pretty please 🙂
Laura on January 16, 2010 at 9:42 pm

I promise to share the wealth with my kids….pinky swear!
Melisa on January 16, 2010 at 9:48 pm

Love the DD! My SIL always gives me a bag of their coffee for my b-day & Christmas, so yum!
Jean on January 16, 2010 at 9:56 pm

Boston cream donuts and iced mocha lattes are calling my name…

Pick me!!
Cassandra on January 16, 2010 at 10:00 pm

I’m not gonna lie. I’d blow the whole card on donuts that I would eat in the car on the way home so I wouldn’t have to share them with the husband or the child. If loving donuts is wrong, I don’t want to be right.
Janie on January 16, 2010 at 10:00 pm

YUMMY Dunkin’ Donuts – love their muffins!
Corey on January 16, 2010 at 10:07 pm

would love some free food!
teachergirl on January 16, 2010 at 10:15 pm

My husband would be so pleased with me. Pretty please?
Cindy on January 16, 2010 at 10:17 pm

I love the hot chocolate from DD, and there’s one just a few blocks from my office! Pick me!
Julie on January 16, 2010 at 10:24 pm

My car can’t drive past one without stopping in.
Heidi M. on January 16, 2010 at 10:26 pm

I just discovered their coffee. So much better – and CHEAPER – than Starbucks! I would not let a giftcard go to waste…
brenda on January 16, 2010 at 10:28 pm

thanks for passing on your gift cards !
allison on January 16, 2010 at 10:37 pm

yum
Jerrie Waits on January 16, 2010 at 10:40 pm

Love me some dunkin doughnuts…
Sara on January 16, 2010 at 10:50 pm

Oooh! I would love to win a DD gift card! Pick me!
Sagey on January 16, 2010 at 10:54 pm

We LOVE DD! Thanks Mir!
Rebekah on January 16, 2010 at 11:14 pm

Oh, man. I have 2 within walking distance and another one on the corner of my best friends house. Bad.
heather on January 17, 2010 at 12:13 am

LOVE DD!!!!!
Melisa on January 17, 2010 at 12:14 am

Yes, please!
Sarah on January 17, 2010 at 1:13 am

I love Dunkin Donuts!
Christina on January 17, 2010 at 2:13 am

Oh, how I miss DD. Where I lived in New Hampshire there were five or six within a nearby distance. Now, I am hundreds of miles away from one. 🙁 If I win I will give it to my brother and tell him to have one for me.
Valerie on January 17, 2010 at 2:43 am

Yummy!!!
Mayhem on January 17, 2010 at 3:31 am

Oh for the love of YUM!
Calypso on January 17, 2010 at 6:46 am

I can’t imagine living somewhere that didn’t have DD
Lisa on January 17, 2010 at 7:02 am

Too many around me to count.
Melissa on January 17, 2010 at 7:26 am

I love their muffins. Such a treat!
Kathy on January 17, 2010 at 7:35 am

I’d love to try the new egg white wraps!
Clara on January 17, 2010 at 7:43 am

please, please pick me.
Corey "sue-y" Bishop on January 17, 2010 at 8:33 am

Oink!
LeAnna Wilson on January 17, 2010 at 8:49 am

I am a DD junkie! Oh pick me Random Generator!
Lori on January 17, 2010 at 9:02 am

We have FOUR DDs within 5 miles from my house – two towns, one zip code, 4 DDs!!! We’d love to win!
Eva on January 17, 2010 at 9:14 am

sounds healthy!!!
Valerie on January 17, 2010 at 9:24 am

Hooray donuts!
Taylor on January 17, 2010 at 9:42 am

ooo, their french crullers are sooo good!
TessaGJ on January 17, 2010 at 9:43 am

Mmmm….dangerous.
SaraK on January 17, 2010 at 9:43 am

I’d love one!
krista on January 17, 2010 at 9:51 am

This preggo chick can use a few boston creams!
brigita on January 17, 2010 at 10:01 am

Entering on behalf of my college roommate who is a FREAK for DD! 🙂
Julie on January 17, 2010 at 10:11 am

Love Dunkin Donuts! Small decaf iced coffee with cream and sugar please! Both my 5 and 2 year old could order that for me!
Dana on January 17, 2010 at 10:11 am

Oh, this is my significant other’s favorite! He would love this!
Lori on January 17, 2010 at 10:11 am

I’d love to try something off of their healthier choices menu. Pick me!
Kelly on January 17, 2010 at 10:12 am

YUMMY!!!
Summer on January 17, 2010 at 10:15 am

I’d totally use it on doughnuts. Which I insist on spelling as if I was born in the 19th century. Fry mine in whale blubber, please.
Catherine on January 17, 2010 at 10:16 am

Love their coffee!
Darcie on January 17, 2010 at 10:26 am

I have two DD near me!!!
jackie on January 17, 2010 at 10:33 am

french vanilla yumm
Julie on January 17, 2010 at 10:50 am

YUMMY….pick me!!
Sophie on January 17, 2010 at 10:59 am

My favorite flavor muffin is cranberry orange at DD. Low fat is great news!
Adrienne on January 17, 2010 at 11:10 am

Ohhh Yummy. Pick me!
tiffany on January 17, 2010 at 11:21 am

I could go for a muffin right now!
Tracy R. on January 17, 2010 at 11:34 am

DD coffee addict here! Pick me!!
Firelady on January 17, 2010 at 11:43 am

DD rocks!
Maribel on January 17, 2010 at 11:43 am

Yum-o…could use one of those right about now!
Thanks for the chance!
Katrina on January 17, 2010 at 12:14 pm

Oooh! I live in Boston – which is the capital of Dunkin Donuts. No, seriously – I saw a poll recently which said that MA and RI have the highest population of donut shops in the nation, and in Boston there is one literally every couple of blocks or so.
Jennifer Morgan on January 17, 2010 at 12:14 pm

Do you have to use the gc on the low-cal stuff? I’d make use of it no matter what. 🙂
Patricia on January 17, 2010 at 12:30 pm

Yum. They are one of the only places that will easily make me an iced decaf!
dma on January 17, 2010 at 12:34 pm

Pick me, please!
Jess on January 17, 2010 at 12:52 pm

There’s a DD right next to my work!
Lexi on January 17, 2010 at 12:54 pm

Always yummy!
hannah on January 17, 2010 at 12:55 pm

I have FOUR DD’s near my house! Love them.
My Kids Mom on January 17, 2010 at 12:57 pm

good stuff!
CuriousParty on January 17, 2010 at 1:17 pm

We just got a new (third) DD nearby, but this one has…a drive thru. Mmmmmmm.
Monique on January 17, 2010 at 1:45 pm

me please!!!
Stephanie on January 17, 2010 at 1:51 pm

yes please 🙂
mamabird on January 17, 2010 at 2:25 pm

I’ve never been to a Dunkin’ Donuts before.
Holly on January 17, 2010 at 2:54 pm

I may try the healthy stuff…or perhaps not 🙂
Brenda on January 17, 2010 at 2:57 pm

YUMMY!!
Crista on January 17, 2010 at 3:07 pm

mmm, I love their coffee!
Gretchen on January 17, 2010 at 3:14 pm

Mmmmmmmmmmmm
Becky on January 17, 2010 at 3:40 pm

They just opened up a DD around the corner from my house – Love their coffee!
Candi on January 17, 2010 at 4:16 pm

Yummy Dunkin Donuts!
Leanne on January 17, 2010 at 4:21 pm

OMG, I love DDs!!
Lexi G on January 17, 2010 at 4:32 pm

Thanks Mir!
Cheri on January 17, 2010 at 4:36 pm

Donuts are my weakness!
Kris on January 17, 2010 at 5:02 pm

I love DD’s donuts & their cappuccino. Yum!
brittany on January 17, 2010 at 5:04 pm

mmm
QueenMum on January 17, 2010 at 5:31 pm

I could sure use some DD coffee about now. Thanks, Mir
Ani on January 17, 2010 at 5:46 pm

sign me up
nani on January 17, 2010 at 5:53 pm

Mmmmmm. Those egg white flatbreads are mighty tasty. Yum.
Lady in a Smalltown on January 17, 2010 at 6:06 pm

Oh, oh, oh, please pick me!! Every other Sunday when I teach the 6th and 7th grade girls at my church I pick up a box of Munchkins. It would be great to have them paid for one week.
Pam on January 17, 2010 at 6:42 pm

I LOVE DD! 🙂
Katherine on January 17, 2010 at 6:49 pm

Mmmmmmm…DONUTS!
kristen on January 17, 2010 at 6:56 pm

love their coffee and there’s a drive-thru DD right near my work!
Debbie on January 17, 2010 at 7:00 pm

I have one close to my home and love their donuts.
Tara on January 17, 2010 at 7:09 pm

I love DD coffee
Erin on January 17, 2010 at 7:11 pm

yummy!!!
Erin on January 17, 2010 at 7:26 pm

mmm, perfect for on the way to work!
Tanya on January 17, 2010 at 7:29 pm

They have the best flatbread sandwiches…YUMMY!! Thanks for the chance!
Susie on January 17, 2010 at 7:47 pm

Yumm!!
Megs on January 17, 2010 at 7:52 pm

oooh yummy food!
amy on January 17, 2010 at 7:54 pm

mmm….donut….
Tina on January 17, 2010 at 7:58 pm

mmm..donuts! It’s a bit out of the way, but for free I’m sure I could find a reason to head to that side of town!
Bonnie on January 17, 2010 at 8:06 pm

I probably have 40 DD within 10 miles of me. And I love their egg white sausage flatbread sandwich.
Shannon D. on January 17, 2010 at 9:06 pm

mmm please count me in!
Regina on January 17, 2010 at 9:33 pm

I prob’ly won’t use the $5 on the healthy stuff — who can resist free donuts?
Margaret Pepe on January 17, 2010 at 10:00 pm

I could actually get a coffee and donut for $5 at Dunkin Donuts-pretty sure that ain’t happening at Starbucks 🙂
Tracy H. on January 17, 2010 at 10:18 pm

Plenty of DD’s around my way, so I could put this to good use, even though my 5 yr. old daughter declared yesterday that she doesn’t like donuts. What’s wrong with kids these days!?
Chakolate on January 17, 2010 at 10:44 pm

Can’t have donuts, but I’d love to try some of their lower-cal fare.
Kathleen on January 17, 2010 at 11:31 pm

Love the coffee and the sweet treats!
Cindy on January 18, 2010 at 12:07 am

This would be a nice treat! Thanks Mir!
Jessica on January 18, 2010 at 1:02 am

Pick me, please! Thank you!
Nancy S on January 18, 2010 at 7:52 am

Hi, my name is Nancy, and I’m a coffeeholic.
Shanee on January 18, 2010 at 7:53 am

ha! I’m sliding in at the last minute! I love me some DD!
Linda on January 18, 2010 at 9:29 am

There’s a coolatta with my name on it!
Betsy on January 18, 2010 at 9:32 am

I have to admit I would still use it to buy a donut!
Erin D. on January 18, 2010 at 9:37 am

Now I’m craving a donut, pick me so I can buy one!
Ashley on January 18, 2010 at 9:39 am

We Love Donuts
Rachel on January 18, 2010 at 10:23 am

Sounds yummy!
Rebekah on January 18, 2010 at 10:49 am

hooray DD!
Karen on January 18, 2010 at 11:42 am

donuts…….yum!
EG on January 18, 2010 at 11:55 am

Yay coupons!
Katie on January 18, 2010 at 12:18 pm

count me in!!

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