I don’t know how you feel, but desserts are one of my most favorite things to eat, and the more healthy desserts that are available to me, the better I feel. I feel better about eating them, and I feel better because they are providing some nutrition to my body, not just empty calories.

It can be hard to think of healthy desserts on your own, especially when your cravings tell you they want something unhealthy. To make it easier for you, I’m going to provide a few examples for you of some healthy desserts…

I like to call this one Honey Nut Goodness…

First, microwave 2 tablespoons of peanut butter of your choice, in a heat proof bowl for 20 seconds.

Let it cool slightly, then mix it with an equal amount, or less, of whipped topping.

Then crush 2 whole honey graham crackers (whole wheat if you can get them) and put them into a bowl, reserving about 1 teaspoon.

Top the crumbs with the peanut butter mixture, and then sprinkle with the remaining crumbs.

This is so yummy!

Ok, the next of the healthy desserts I call Sloppy Berry Angel…

First, take a slice of angel food cake. You may want to put it in a bowl as this can get messy.

Take a variety of berries, as many as you want, either fresh or frozen (thawed)…I like to use strawberries, blueberries and blackberries, put 1/2 of the berries aside.

Put the other 1/2 of the berries into a small sauce pan with just a little water, no more than 1/4 cup… heat on low to medium until the mixture comes to a boil, then stir and mash the fruit with the back of a spoon.

Cool slightly then pour over the angel food cake, and top with the remaining berries and a dollop of whipped cream if you like.

Enjoy!

If you use your imagination, I know you can also come up with many different healthy desserts to enjoy.

If you need some ideas, healthy desserts can contain things like peanut butter, granola, fruit, jello, low sugar breakfast cereal, a drizzling of chocolate or caramel sauce, graham crackers, low fat yogurt, etc.

Think up some easy to make healthy desserts and add them to your menu. Your body will thank you.

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A family reunion, a food feasts and a party all rolled into one; that is Thanksgiving in the South. Gathered around a heavily laden table are all the Grandparents, uncles, aunts and children basking in all the wonderful aromas and vision of the star attraction, the most delectable food to be had.

It is the time when even the “once a year” dishes make an appearance. Well, actually, twice a year, since this is about the same menu served Christmas. Turkey, ambrosia, candied yams, cranberry sauce; all the traditional favorites are featured. And best of all, it is mostly home cooked by the best Southern cooks, usually headed up by mom. Although a few short cuts are taken in the interest of time, such as store bought dinner rolls, there is very little that comes from a can or freezer. Southern cooks pride themselves on their “made from scratch” meals.

So, what is on the menu? Here is a typical Southern Thanksgiving spread. Understand that all families have their specialties that may not be listed here, but this is what I grew up enjoying every year.

Meat:
- Turkey (oven roasted - simple and tasty, nothing exotic)
- Ham (real ham, not a canned imitation, for those that do not favor turkey)

Vegetables:
- Candied yams (boil sweet potatoes or yams in water and sugar until tender and syrupy)
- Mashed potatoes (again simple, nothing fancy)
- Green beans (cooked Southern style until very tender and dull green color)
- Corn (kernels)
- Collard or Turnip Greens (Southern style - boil with onion, spoon of bacon grease, spoon of vinegar and dash of hot sauce until very tender)
- Black eyed peas (cooked about the same as collards)
- Cranberries - Never canned. This is not cranberry sauce, it is whole cranberries and much better. Put 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a sauce pan and bring to a boil, stir to melt sugar. Add 1 package fresh, whole cranberries, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Bring back to a boil and simmer 10-15 minutes until syrupy. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Side Dishes:
- Fresh veggie plate - assortment of carrots, olives, baby green onions, radish, pickles
- Cornbread dressing (stuffing)
- Ambrosia (home made - never from store)
- Fresh Tossed Salad - simple, just lettuce, cherry tomatoes, chopped green onions

Desserts:
- Home made Pecan Pie
- Home made sweet potato pie
- Mississippi Mud Pie

Bread:
- Southern Cornbread
- Dinner rolls (usually store bought but occasionally someone attempts home made)

Beverages:
- Southern Iced Tea (sweetened, of course)
- Coffee
- Syllabub (an old Southern adult drink)

An assortment of special dishes, mostly desserts, may or may not show up each year, but this is the old standby menu you could count on every Thanksgiving and Christmas. You may want to serve some or all of this menu, but make it from scratch as much as possible and serve it with the best side dish of all…lot’s of love.

Ken Miller is a free lance writer and webmaster for Southern Recipes, a free recipe website. Recipes for dishes in this article may be found at Southern Thanksgiving Recipes. They are all free.

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