Have a sweet tooth? This edible doughnut bouquet could be the answer to all your dreams

It’s fair to say that people go crazy for doughnuts. The sweet, deep-fried dough has been around for centuries and up until today it ranks way up there with the likes of cookies, pizza, ice cream etc.

READ: A guide to the ultimate doughnuts across SA

From its humble beginnings, when it was said to be have been brought to the USA by Dutch settlers, these sweet, fried little balls of confectionery have come a long way.

Today numerous glazed, filled, sprinkled, chocolate filled and even hybrid varieties exist and we bet when being presented with the choice between a flower or doughnut bouquet most people will happily opt for the latter.

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Doughnut bouquets are the newest craze to hit Instagram and while food fads usually die off when they lose their novelty, we hope that this one lasts. The trend is fairly new so we doubt that you’ll see it hitting SA shelves anytime soon. There’s no reason to wait though, because it looks pretty easy to DIY.

Check this easy DIY by Canadian fast food giant, Tim Hortons.

Timbits in full bloom, just in time for Mother’s Day!

A post shared by Tim Hortons (@timhortons) on May 12, 2017 at 5:05am PDT

Here’s more inspiration for when you feel its time to ditch the flowers in exchange for doughnuts!

Get your DONUT BOUQUETS IN TIME FOR MOTHER’S DAY! ????????????! #atlanta #georgia #atlantageorgia #donuts #donutbouquet #donutbouquets #mothersday #bouquets #sweets #yum #presents #ordertoday

A post shared by Lily’s Sweet Bouquets (@lilyssweetbouquets) on May 10, 2017 at 7:47am PDT

My kinda bouquet ???????? #donutbouquet #ediblebouquet #nomnomnom #valentinesday #valentinesmani

A post shared by Jamsandmich (@jamsandmich) on Feb 14, 2017 at 4:10am PST

Donut bouquet lovingly made by someone who loves donuts a bit too much. Me. ???????? This one is going to a housewarming party.

A post shared by Flava ?^·??·?^?? ???? (@flavavicious) on Jan 28, 2017 at 11:42am PST

MOTHER’S DAY! So your mum just asked us to remind you that Mother’s Day is in a week and she wants a donut bouquet! Head over to @dessertboxes www.dessertboxes.com.au and get mums present before you forget! #kayterco

A post shared by kayter_co (@kayter_co) on May 6, 2017 at 6:34pm PDT

Who needs flowers when you can have donuts ?????? #yum #donuts #donutbouquet #donutporn #doughnuts @dessertboxes

A post shared by HYPOXIC & LOST – HANDMADE (@hypoxicandlost) on May 11, 2017 at 5:04pm PDT

She deserves something cooler than a card. #MothersDay #DonutBouquet ???? limited quantities, ORDER NOW! link in profile ??floral artist: @josh.samples ??: @travisandersonphoto . . . . . . . #lovefood @love_food @twincitiesfood #eater #sugarcakepie #foooodieee #pastrydelights #thedailybite #likefood #eeeeeats #f52grams #huffposttaste #myfab5 #sweeeeets #buzzfeast #letmeeatcake #gloobyfood #thebakefeed #donutscookiesandcream #forkyeah #donutjudgeme #feedfeed #tryitordiet #devourpower #eatdrinkdishmpls

A post shared by Angel Food Bakery & Donut Bar (@angelfoodmn) on May 4, 2017 at 11:36pm PDT

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Try these doughnut recipes to make your own bouquet!

Hot cross bun and white chocolate cake doughnuts

Custard-filled doughnuts

Baked doughnuts with cinnamon-chocolate ganache