Fruity Yogurt Bark

Wash and cut your fruit of choice—the options are endless, but strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries make a great combination for the summer. Add fruit to yogurt. If you want the yogurt to be on the sweeter side, mix in a little honey, maple syrup, or vanilla extract before stirring in all the fruit. Pour the […]

12-Minute Apple Cranberry Crumble

It only takes 12 minutes to make this delicious dessert—and that includes the time it takes to come to pressure. Yield: 8 servings              ¼ cup coconut oil or vegan butter 6–8 apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (6 cups) ½ cup dried cranberries ¹⁄³ cup water ¼ cup + 2 […]

3-Ingredient Coconut Ice Cream

This sweet treat is delicious plain or served with fresh berries, pitted cherries, or sliced peaches.   Yield: 4 cups (8 servings) 2 (14-ounce) cans coconut milk ½ cup granulated sugar, preferably organic 1 teaspoon vanilla extract  In blender, process coconut milk, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and thoroughly mixed.  Pour mixture into […]

Blueberry Pie

Ingredients: filling: 5 c. blueberries, frozen 16 oz. apple juice concentrate, frozen 1/2 c. white whole-wheat flour 3/4 t. cinnamon pie crust: 2/3 c. canola oil 5 T. ice water 2 c. white whole-wheat flour 1/2 t. salt Directions: filling: In a large bowl, combine blueberries, apple juice concentrate, flour, and cinnamon. Mix together and […]

Cantaloupe Raspberry Cooler

Ingredients: 4 c. cantaloupe, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch pieces 2 c. frozen raspberries 1 c. orange juice ice (optional) Directions: You may have to do this in batches. In a blender, blend 2 cups of the cantaloupe, all the raspberries, and the ice (if desired) until the mixture is almost smooth. Add the remaining […]

Blueberry and Apple Crumb Pizza

Ingredients: Filling: 1 12-oz. can Apple juice (concentrate) 1/2 t. Cinnamon 2 to 3 T. Cornstarch 1/4 c. Water (cold) 1 t. Cornmeal 1 lb. Honey Wheat Pizza Dough 5 to 6 med. Granny Smith or Cortland Apples (sliced thin) 1 c. Bluberries (fresh or frozen) Crumb Topping: 1 c. White-wheat flour 1 c. Pure […]

Steamed Pears With Berry Sauce

Ingredients: 4 med. pears 3 c. water 2 T. lemon juice 1 c. fresh raspberries 6 oz. unsweetened pineapple juice 1 T. cornstarch low-calorie powdered sweetener to equal 3 T. sugar Directions: Peel and core pears; leave stems intact. Cut thin slice off the bottom so pear will stand upright. In large saucepan, combine water […]

Mini-Lemon Trifle

Ingredients: 1 12-oz. pkg. Silken Tofu 1 4-oz. pkg. Mori-Nu Mates Lemon Creme Pudding 2 T. maple syrup 2 T. water 1 c. granola 1 c. raspberries or strawberries (fresh) Directions: Put first four ingredients in blender; blend until smooth. Layer pudding, granola, and fresh fruit in parfait glasses. Top with fresh fruit and a […]