Category Archives: Healthy Sweet Treats

I can’t resist the giant crates of sugar pumpkins / pie pumpkins at the farmers markets and outside my local grocery store. I don’t like pumpkin pie, but still find myself roasting at least a couple. There’s something about the process of harvesting and preserving that’s almost instinctive. I created this recipe as a wayContinue reading “Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins”

These squares won first prize at a local fair, which is quite a feat given the established bakers in our rural community. My amazing mother-in-law inspired me to make them the first time, she is an inspiration in so many ways – not just when it comes to date squares. This is one of thoseContinue reading “Red Ribbon Date Squares”

These aren’t granola bars, but aren’t Rice Krispie squares either – they’re my attempt to create a quick and easy homemade granola bar that doesn’t have a thousand steps and isn’t really a dessert either. You can change the fruit, nuts, etc, but if you change the cereal, it may not turn out quite rightContinue reading “Rice Krispie Granola Squares”

This apple crisp is healthy enough for breakfast and indulgent enough for dessert – especially with cream or ice cream. I only bake with Cortland Apples, and I often add blueberries, pears, or a few cranberries. Change it up based on what you have and what you crave! I’ve used demerera sugar here, it’s myContinue reading “Apple Crisp”