Although fitness and weight loss goals are admirable and empowering, every once and while its hard not to cheat on your diet. And if you’re going to do it, you might as well go the distance with Homer Simpson’s glazed vice than just your run-of-the-mill Krispy Kreme. Do-nut miss out on these sweet treats by indulging in some of metro Detroit’s most delectable independent donut offerings.

These photos are NSFH — not safe for hunger. 

Raphael’s Donuts 511 Avon St., Flint; 810-282-9359; Open 24 hours Photo via Yelp
Bosko’s Coffee & Kitchen 2850 Orchard Lake Rd., Keego Harbor; 248-481-6956; Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Photo via Facebook
Dilla’s Delights 242 John R. St., Detroit; 313-346-3771; Tuesday-Saturday, 7 a.m. until sold out Photo via Instagram
Honcho 3 E Church St., Clarkston; 248-707-3793; Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Photo via Instagram
Daily Dozen 13599 E. 9 Mile Rd., Warren; 586-777-8650; Monday-Tuesday 5 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday 4 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Photo via Facebook
Donutville USA 14829 Ford Rd., Dearborn; 313-582-0350; Open 24 hours Photo via Facebook
Knapp’s Donuts 500 N. Main St., Rochester; 248-652-4343; Monday-Friday 4:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 5 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Photo via Facebook
New Palace Bakery 9833 Joseph Campau Ave., Hamtramck; 313-875-1335; Monday-Saturday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday closed Photo via Yelp
One-Eyed Betty’s 175 W. Troy St., Ferndale; 248-808-3633; Monday-Friday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Photo via Yelp
Pastry House Hippo 42130 Grand River Ave., Novi; 248-347-6408; Wednesday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Photo via Facebook
Avon’s Donuts 45324 Woodward Ave., Pontiac; 248-333-2121; Monday-Friday 4 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday 4 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Photo via Facebook
Rose’s Fine Food 10551 East Jefferson Ave., Detroit; 313-822-2729; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday-Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday closed Photo via Yelp
Holy Moly Donut Shop 201 Eight Mile Road., Detroit; 313-826-0132; Open 24 hours Photo via Instagram
Dutch Girl Donuts 19000 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-368-3020; Open 24 hours Monday-Friday, Saturday until 8 p.m., Sunday closed Photo via Model D Media
The Donut Cutter 28173 Woodward Ave., Berkley; 248-542-4653; Monday-Friday 4 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday 4 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. Photo via Yelp
Dom’s Bakery 1305 Washtenaw Rd., Ypsilanti; 734-485-3175; Open 24 hours Photo via Yelp
Donut Bar + Coffee 29039 Southfield Rd., Southfield; 248-595-8212; Tuesday-Friday 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday closed Photo via Yelp
Franklin Cider Mill 7450 Franklin Rd., Bloomfield Hills; 248-626-8621; Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Photo via TripAdvisor
The Looney Baker 13931 Farmington Rd., Livonia; 734-425-8569; Open 24 hours Photo via Facebook
Apple Fritter Donut Shop 741 E 9 Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-545-7295; Monday-Friday 5 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 5 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Photo via Facebook

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