Make a fun Shark Week Snack with these easy-to-make and yummy DIY Life Preserver Donuts!
Summer is in full swing. That means it’s the time for beached themed parties and the always-loved Shark Week on Discovery Channel!
Whether you’re having a party at the beach, or just creating a beach atmosphere in your backyard, these DIY Life Preserver Donuts will add to the celebration.
And even if your family is just enjoying Shark Week in the comfort of your own living room, they will make a fun evening snack!
We created our life ring donuts as a small-sized treat using powdered mini donuts, but you can also make full size life preserver donuts.
If you decide to use the larger doughnuts, you’ll want to switch out the red decorating gel for a red icing pouch. Just use a flat decorator tip and you’ll be good to go!
If you want some variety to your shark-themed snacks, check out our fun Shark Snacks DIY with printable labels too!
Hostess Donettes Powdered Mini Donuts
Wilton Red Gel Tube
DIY Life Preserver Donuts
Supplies Needed:
How to make life preserver donuts:
- Remove donuts from package and place on parchment paper or a paper towel.
- Open the red decorating gel and snip off the tip.
- To decorate, firmly press on the tube while drawing a line of red decorating gel across the donut. Make an X across the donut, but leave the middle open (do not apply gel to the middle of the donut)
- Allow the gel to dry before storing your Life Preserver Donuts.
- Serve and Enjoy!
DIY Life Preserver Donuts – Perfect for Beach Parties or Shark Week
Instructions
- Remove donuts from package and place on parchment paper or a paper towel.
- Open the red decorating gel and snip off the tip.
- To decorate, firmly press on the tube while drawing a line of red decorating gel across the donut. Make an X across the donut, but leave the middle open (do not apply gel to the middle of the donut)
- Allow the gel to dry before storing your Life Preserver Donuts.
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Have some more Shark Week fun with this FREE printable Shark Word Find Puzzle from JinxyKids.com!
John Smith says
I should probably have a supply of life preserver donuts with me at all times!
Daniel says
Such a fun twist to your standard powder donuts.
MaryAnn says
Cute idea. Looks like fun.
Lauren Riggs says
These look so fun! Totally looks like something my little siblings would love to make.
Marisela Zuniga says
very cute idea!
Donna says
I love how quick and easy these donuts are to make! The printable puzzle would be fun for my grandchildren. Thanks!
shelly peterson says
What an easy and cute idea.
Cynthia says
Easy to prepare, Perfect. Life Preserver Donuts.
Rhonda Martin says
How cute for a beach theme party. Easy Peasy just how I like them. When throwing a party to have a few fast easy recipes to throw together that are cute is so helpful. Thanks for sharing this cute idea.