Bananas are baked in a citrus sauce then topped with coconut before serving in this tropical treat.
Healthy Desserts
Grandma Moyer’s Rhubarb and Strawberry Coffee Cake
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 added the strawberries because I like it a little sweeter. Rhubarb is an ingredient that you don’t see used very often any more, but those of us who do use it always love to find new ways to spread the love.
Healthier No Bake Cookies I
Tasty, chocolatey, healthier no-bake cookies are made with oatmeal and unsweetened coconut for added fiber, natural fats and essential minerals.
Vegan Carrot Cake
This is a luscious carrot cake, free of any animal products! Follow up with my vegan ‘cream cheese’ frosting recipe!
Healthier Simple White Cake
This simple, great tasting cake is made healthier with whole wheat pastry flour and less sugar. Kids love making cupcakes with this recipe–and you’ll feel better about them eating this healthier version. Tip: Instead of frosting, try dusting with confectioners sugar before serving!
Healthier Apple Pie by Grandma Ople
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.
Easy Baked Apples
This easy baked apple recipe makes a great dessert or snack. Use whatever fruit-flavored diet soda catches your fancy.
Green Tomato Mincemeat
This makes about 30 pints of mincemeat. Have on hand 30 pint canning jars with brand-new rings and lids. Reusing old lids is not recommended. A delicious way to use green tomatoes. The recipe came from my grandfather, and our family has been making it forever! Use straight from the jar for pies, cookies, muffins, or cake.
Apple Pudding
A recipe that was handed down through the years from Mother to Daughter. It’s just a simple and easy ‘Apple Pudding’ recipe. When you are in a hurry and have very few staples on hand, you may want to give this dessert a try. That is the basic recipe and good for the times of depression when extras are scarce. Serve either hot or cold. It is good plain but better with milk, cream, whipped cream or lemon sauce.
Shudderuppers
My parent’s friend’s daughter introduced me to this one. She said she made it when she was in Girl Scouts. It’s an interesting twist on roasting marshmallows not to mention what they add to s’mores!! Careful, the caramel is extremely hot when done.
Flambeed Vanilla-Poached Pears with Apricot Sauce
This is a great dessert for a fancy party or a girl’s night in! I love pears, and I love this recipe, because lighting the rum on fire caramelizes the sugar, and pulls out the flavor of the pears. I served this dish to a rich couple and got a hefty tip back, so I figured it must have been good!
Fresh Cranberry Salad
This salad has a heavenly flavor with marshmallows, pineapple, bananas, and whipped cream. It’s always a big hit at Christmas dinner!
Delicious Whole Wheat Fruitcake Cookies
This is a very good fruitcake and pretty easy too! Bake as cookies or a cake. The whole wheat flour gives it a nice flavor.
Berry Custard Pie
Berries in a light custard sauce. Unbelievably easy to make, with an incredibly decadent taste. Despite that, this recipe is ultra low fat. Can also be made with peaches, or a combination of peaches and raspberries.
