I'm curious if anyone has looked at "Stevia" type alternative? I've tried it some as a coffee/tea sweetener, since I blame aspartame based sweeteners for migranes (right or wrong, I don't know, but anything that could set of a migrane is to be avoided).

Anyway, the flavor is slightly different than surgar. I won't get into all of the controversy as to why it has to be an "herbal supplement" in the US. I bought mine at a local Trader Joe's. Can be used as a substitute for sugar in some baking/cooking, requiring much smaller amounts than sugar.

It would not have the same effect as sugar on your doughnuts, but for other sweetening needs it may or may not be of interest. Just a thought, YMMV.