Hello What’s For Dinner? readers! My name is Marianne, and my blog is from french fries to flax seeds. I am delighted to have the opportunity to do a little guest post here for Mara while she’s off getting married. I thought I’d bring you a couple of my favourite, easy desserts for those evening when you want a little something after dinner, but want to keep it healthy.
The first dessert I’d like to share is a great alternative to ice cream, and a favourite of mine that my mother used to make for me as a kid – Frozen Blueberries in Milk.
I don’t know if I can even call this a recipe:
· Frozen blueberries
· Milk of choice (dairy or other)
· Splash of vanilla (optional)
· Sprinkle of sugar (optional)
The best part is how the milk forms a slush around the berries as you let it sit for a few minutes.
And don’t feel limited to just frozen blueberries – it’s also great with raspberries, or any other small frozen fruit you can think of. Switch up the extracts, sweeteners, or even add toppings if you like.
The second dessert I have for you today is great for those chilly autumn evenings, when you wished you’d made an apple pie or crumble, but sadly, you haven’t. You can satisfy that craving with my simple Faux Apple Crumble.
Again, this is a pretty basic recipe:
· 1 apple, cored and chopped (no need to peel)
· Cinnamon
· Brown sugar
· Granola
Mix your chopped apple in a small, microwave safe bowl with the cinnamon and brown sugar. Heat until the apple is warm and soft. Top with granola and enjoy.
This recipe works great with pears as well, and can be jazzed up with some dried cranberries or raisins, and a sprinkle of nuts (pecans or walnuts are my favourites).
I hope you’ve enjoyed my quick, healthy dessert “recipes”, and try them out the next time you are in the need of something a little sweet after dinner. And thanks again to Mara! Hope you had an amazing wedding.
Two awesome recipes I haven’t seen before! Thanks for sharing, both would be ready in a snap – that’s my kind of dessert!
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Why the frozen berries? Fresh ones are the best!
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Marianne Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 2:56 am
The frozen berries are necessary to get that frosty milk to form around them
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Hurray! I’m glad my post got to you in time to make it onto the blog. Thanks again Mara!
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