Chew on This: 7-Eleven Hawaiʻi has new mochi donuts

New mochi donuts are now available at 7-Eleven Hawaiʻi — yes, that’s all 67 7-Eleven stores across the state. Plans for these desserts have been in the works for some time, according to Debbie Lee Soon, 7-Eleven Hawaiʻi category manager of fresh food & pastry.

“Mochi donut development has been in the works for more than one year,” she confirms. “Special equipment had to be ordered and then there was recipe testing with different flavors and toppings.”

The donuts currently come in three flavors — chocolate, ube and strawberry.

“Milk chocolate, of course, had to be included,” Soon says. “Ube is a fan favorite, but we love the strawberry — real, dried strawberry powder is added to white chocolate to make the glaze; it’s so good!”

Mochi donuts cost $2.29 on Oʻahu and $2.69 on Neighbor Islands. 7-Eleven Hawaiʻi stores are also offering a special “Build Your Own Box” promotion until March 30; a box of six donuts will cost $12.99 on Oahu ($15.79 on neighbor islands).

“Eating mochi donuts is just fun,” Soon says. “Who can resist pulling apart the little balls to eat one by one?”

CONTACT
7-Eleven Hawaiʻi
Various locations
7elevenhawaii.com
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Kelli Shiroma Braiotta can be reached at kelli@alohastatedaily.com.