Desserts

Tasty, chocolaty, healthier no-bake cookies are made with oatmeal and unsweetened coconut for added fiber, natural fats and essential minerals. Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups white sugar ½ cup low-fat (1%) milk ½ cup butter 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder ½ cup crunchy peanut butter 3 cups quick-cooking oats ½ cup unsweetened coconut 1 teaspoon vanilla extract […]

A cool and refreshing treat. The more frequently you stir granita, the slushier it will be. The less you stir, the icier it will be. Use Splenda® if you prefer. Ingredients: 2 ½ cups blueberries ½ cup white sugar ¾ cup water 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Directions: Blend the blueberries and sugar in a food

Small cakes make great snacks. Serve with additional applesauce. Preparation Time: 10 Minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association. Ingredients: 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup applesauce 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons white sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup whole wheat

Fresh berry fruit pie, a wonderful summer treat. No oven to heat! Serve with a dollop of your favorite whipped cream. Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package fresh strawberries, hulled and large berries cut in half 1 pint fresh blueberries 1 (6 ounce) container fresh raspberries 1 (6 ounce) container fresh blackberries 1 cup water ½

This icing dries hard and shiny and the colors stay bright. Choose as many different food colorings as you desire. Ingredients: ½ cup white sugar 2 tablespoons water 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 teaspoons low-fat milk ¼ teaspoon almond extract 1 dash assorted natural food coloring Directions: Combine white sugar and water in a small

When bananas are over-ripe, don’t throw them away. Peel them, wrap them in plastic wrap, and freeze them. Two ingredients are all you need to make this family-pleaser. Ingredients: 2 peeled and chopped bananas, frozen ½ cup skim milk Directions: Combine frozen bananas and 1/4 cup skim milk in a blender; blend for 30 seconds.

Apple pie is my favorite pie. I make it for holidays and just because sometimes too. I wanted to cut out some of the fat from the butter so I cut it down and eliminate the sugar. It makes it caramel and better for you. Ingredients: 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust

These baked apples are stuffed with cranberries and glazed with a mixture of honey and brown sugar for an extra-special treat that makes the house smell great too! Ingredients: 6 green apples 1 ½ cups fresh cranberries 2 ¼ cups water ¾ cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons honey 6 scoops vanilla ice cream Directions: Preheat the

This was my Grandma Moyer’s recipe. It has been missing since at least the mid 80’s. I found it stuck the middle of an old book I got after my mom passed away. Everyone in the family has been trying to recreate this delicious coffee cake for years. It is moist and very flavorful. I

Bread pudding meets apple pie for a delicious, healthy, and hassle-free dessert. Great option for the leftover bread from last nights meal. Ingredients: 4 Granny Smith apples – peeled, cored, and chopped 3 cups 1-inch bread cubes 4 large eggs 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated skim milk ¾ cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons