dessert

Fantastic Holiday Desserts

Nonna Joann • November 29th, 2010 • Nonna's Nutrition News & Views

I just finished off a piece of Papa’s Holiday Fudge…YUM! This is the time of year that DESSERT is king. Okay, sugar isn’t healthful, even organic sugar, but then there’s a time for splurging, now and again. One thing for sure, you never have to convince a picky eater to eat dessert. The problem with [...]



Fabulous Frozen Fluff

Nonna Joann • November 17th, 2009 • Sweets

This refreshing dessert is a colorful and tasty way to avoid artifically colored and flavored holiday dessert. It’s delicious, simple and is made in advance, which is a plus when you’re preparing a multi-course holiday meal for a crowd. Fabulous Frozen Fluff Serves a dozen (small servings). May be served in foil cupcake liners or pretty dessert [...]



Banana-Orange Yogies

Nonna Joann • June 17th, 2009 • Sweets

Banana-Orange Yogies You’ll Need: 1¾ cup yogurt (If you don’t want a tangy flavor use whole milk) 2 peeled bananas (frozen bananas may be used) ¾ cup frozen orange concentrate ¼ cup honey (babies under 12 months should not eat honey, substitute agave nectar or other sweetener) Method: Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend [...]



Peanut Butter Apple Bars

Nonna Joann • April 1st, 2008 • Sweets

These Peanut Butter Apple Bars are as easy as counting “1-2-3″ Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees (1) In a food processor, blend together ¾ cup peanut butter, ½ cup coconut oil or other cold-pressed oil, ½ cup honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 2 eggs. (2) Then spoon the processed peanut butter mixture into a [...]



Brownie Surprise

Nonna Joann • April 1st, 2008 • Sweets

Brownie Surprise Your family will never (never in a million years) guess there are black beans in these brownies! Preheat oven to 350 degrees 1 stick (½ cup) butter ½ cup cocoa (without sugar) 2/3 cup honey or agave nectar 1 (15 ounce) can black beans 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour or oat flour 2 [...]