Cherry Sonker

This is a simple dessert that anyone can make. My kids love this and we will be enjoying this for National Cherry Pie Day! (The cherries could be substituted for just about any other kind of pie filling to make your own favorite sonker.) Continue reading “Cherry Sonker”

Apple Pie Filling

This filling is good for Fried Apple Pies, over vanilla ice cream, or to use for an Apple Sonker. Continue reading “Apple Pie Filling”

Homemade Chocolate Syrup (with healthier options)

Chocolate should definitely have its own place in the food pyramid. This homemade syrup is so good and can be used for so many things like chocolate milk, over ice cream, on Protein Power Pancakes (3 variations), and on Hot Fudge Sundae Cake! With our updated version this is even better for you than before so you can still enjoy some of those sweet treats while on your journey to becoming healthier.

You can whip up a batch, or two, and keep it in the fridge for those special occasions. Continue reading “Homemade Chocolate Syrup (with healthier options)”

Sopapillas

My kids just love saying this, Sopapillas (Soap-ah-Pee-yas)! These are so easy to make and can be eaten plain, with the cinnamon and sugar mixture, or topped w/whipped cream and strawberry preserves.

These have been a NO-NO for me as I have been trying to eat better but I figured out a way to make them a little healthier so we can still enjoy them from time to time. Continue reading “Sopapillas”