Easy, Healthy Sweets and Desserts: Cooking Lessons for Dad

In this lesson you will learn about different types of sweeteners and why you should add them to your recipes. By the end of this lesson you will understand the different roles sweeteners play in your recipes.

In this lesson you will learn about several differences between white and brown sugars.

In this lesson you will learn how to store sugars and sweeteners. You will also learn how to soften hard brown sugar. I hope you find this lesson helpful! Let me know if you have any questions.

In this lesson you will learn about the variety of natural sweeteners you can use instead of processed sugars and sweeteners. I hope by the end of this lesson you will want to use more natural sweeteners in your cooking.

In this lesson you will learn all about liquid sweeteners such as maple syrup, honey, agave, molasses and corn syrup. Knowing about these sweeteners will help you when following and creating recipes.  Let me know if you have any questions about these sweeteners.

In this lesson you will learn about many types of flours and grains you can use in your recipes to make them healthier.

In this lesson you will learn how you can make a recipe healthier by adjusting the flour. You will also find out how different flours change the outcome of your recipes.

In this lesson you will learn how to store your flour so it will stay fresh the longest.

In this lesson you will learn what gluten is and why it is needed in some recipes.

In this lesson you will learn some reasons why fat may be included in a recipe. You will want to know about these before adjusting the fat in your recipes. 

In this lesson you will learn how to reduce unwanted fat is your recipes.

In this lesson you will learn about how fat in food affects your health. You will also find out the difference between healthy and unhealthy fats.

In this lesson you will learn how you can include chocolate in your diet while reducing the fat.

In this cooking lesson you will learn how to make a yummy Healthy Peanut Butter Cookie recipe! I will show you step-by-step how to make these easy Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies. 

Looking for easy, cookie recipes? Look no further! These peanut butter cookies only have 5 ingredients and will be the best healthy peanut butter cookies you have ever tried! Pack them in your child's lunch (and yours!) for a special treat! They are a great after school snack. These cookies are even healthy enough for breakfast! 

This simple peanut butter cookie recipe is perfect for for beginners! Watch this cooking lesson and try this easy, Healthy Peanut Butter cookie recipe today! 

In this cooking lesson you will learn how to make delicious Polynesian Fruit Bars! I will show you step-by-step how to make this easy, healthy Polynesian Fruit Bars recipe. These fruit bars are so easy to make and full of delicious, healthy, easy to find ingredients. They are perfect for dessert or snack time! 

Need a healthy dessert recipe for a crowd? This Polynesian Fruit Bar recipe makes about 12 - 16 servings so there is plenty for everyone!  If you happen to have some leftover fruit bars they are healthy enough to eat for breakfast the next day!  Watch this cooking lesson and make this delicious Polynesian Fruit Bar recipe today!

In this cooking lesson you will learn how to make these amazing 5 ingredient Cherry Almond Energy Bars! These energy bars are super tasty and easy to make. They are so easy to make you don't even need to bake them. 

I think once you try these no-bake Cherry Almond Energy Bars you will be hooked and want them every day! No problem though. They are filled with healthy ingredients and will give you lots of energy! 

These Cherry Almond Energy Bars are perfect for snacks, desserts and even breakfast! You will want to take them with you to the gym, school, work and especially hiking, cycling or camping. If you are running late in the morning grab a couple Cherry Almond Energy Bars to take with you. These healthy energy bars will fill you up and give you lots of energy to get you through your day!

Store these super-nutritious, tasty Cherry Almond Energy Bars in your refrigerator or freezer so you will always have them on hand! Watch this cooking lesson and make these delicious, healthy Cherry Almond Energy Bars today! 

Watch this cooking lesson and learn how to make these easy, healthy Coconut Banana Bars in a Crockpot! I will show you step-by-step how to make easy, healthy Coconut Banana Bars in a crockpot or slow cooker! These bars are so easy to make and have only a few healthy ingredients. I think this is a perfect recipe to use up your ripe bananas. These Coconut Banana Bars bars are so delicious I think they taste like dessert but they are actually good for you!

If you are looking for a new healthy recipe for tasty energy or snack bars, look no more! I think you will be amazed how easy these Coconut Banana Bars are. No need to heat up the kitchen with a hot oven when you can bake these healthy dessert bars right in the crockpot or slow cooker! 

These yummy bars will make it to your best, easy, healthy, snack list! These Coconut Banana Bars are a good alternative to cookies and your kids will love them! Pack them in your child's lunch for a special treat! You can enjoy this healthy bar recipe for breakfast, snacks or dessert! Watch this cooking lesson and try these Crockpot Coconut Banana Bars today!

In this cooking lesson you will learn how to make this yummy Two Ingredient Oatmeal Banana Cookie recipe. In this cooking lesson I will show you step-by-step how to make these delicious, healthy cookies. These cookies are so easy to make! I think this yummy cookie recipe will become your favorite healthy dessert recipe. This Oatmeal Banana Cookie recipe is so healthy you can even eat them for breakfast! 

Looking for healthy recipes you can make with your ripe bananas? If so, this is the perfect recipe for you. Want to learn how to make cookies? If so, this easy cookie recipe is a good one to get started with. You can also make healthy, oatmeal chocolate chip cookies by adding a some chocolate chips to this recipe. There are also many other tasty variations, like nuts, raisins, and dried fruit, for this cookie recipe. Your kids will love these cookies in their lunch! Watch this cooking lesson and try this delicious, easy Two Ingredient Oatmeal Banana Cookie recipe today!

In this lesson you will learn how to make this easy No-Bake Chocolate Lemon Macaroon recipe! Macaroons are a delicious coconut based cookie that are very easy to make. Put some of these Chocolate Lemon Macaroons in a pretty box and they are a perfect gift for the holidays or any occasion. If you don't feel like cooking I think you will love this no-bake recipe that has only a few ingredients. This Chocolate Lemon Coconut Macaroons recipe is so easy to make! Watch this cooking lesson and make some tasty No-Bake Chocolate Lemon Macaroons today!

In this cooking lesson I will show you how to make this sweet, yummy No-bake Cherry Cocoa Walnut Bars recipe! It is super healthy and easy to make! It has only a few ingredients and you do not need to heat up your kitchen to make it. In this lesson I will show you step-by-step how to make these No-bake Cocoa Cherry Walnut Bars. They are perfect for breakfast, dessert and as a snack. This recipe is so easy, even beginner cooks can make it. Watch this cooking lesson and make these delicious No-bake Cherry Cocoa Walnut bars today!

In this lesson I will show you how to make these delicious Oatmeal Surprise Cookies. They are so easy to make and super yummy! These cookies are made with common ingredients you will likely already have. What is so fun about these cookies is that you can change some of the ingredients and make these cookies different every time! When you share them they can be a surprise every time! They are sugar free and perfect for breakfast, snacks and dessert! Watch this cooking video and make these yummy, fun Oatmeal Surprise Cookies today!

Try these delicious No-bake Oatmeal Walnut Cookies! They are easy to make and healthy too. You need only a few ingredients to make this tasty treat. Chill them in the fridge instead of cooking them in the oven. Keep your kitchen cool and enjoy these No-bake Oatmeal Walnut Cookies for dessert, snack or even breakfast. Yes they are healthy enough for breakfast! In this cooking lesson Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make these No-Bake Oatmeal Walnut Cookies. Watch this cooking lesson and make some yummy No-bake Oatmeal Walnut Cookies today!

In this cooking lesson you will learn how to make yummy Sea Salt and Dark Chocolate Popcorn! My dad and Iwill show you step-by-step how to make Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Popcorn. It is a delicious, healthy and easy to make chocolate snack recipe! If you love sweet and salty combinations, I think this chocolate popcorn recipe will be your new favorite, healthy, fun snack recipe! 

In this recipe you will make stovetop popcorn to combine with melted dark chocolate. You could also try different types of chocolate like milk, bittersweet or white chocolate. If you want a shortcut you could use some already popped popcorn that you have on hand. 

This is a perfect chocolatey snack or dessert for any lunch or dinner. Pack some in your child lunch and they will be very happy! I also like to serve this Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Popcorn for game night or any get together with family and friends. Serve this chocolate popcorn recipe at your next social event and watch everyone hang out at the chocolate popcorn bowl! Watch this cooking lesson and make this Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Popcorn today! 

In this cooking lesson you will learn how to make this amazing easy Banana Ice Cream! I will show you step by step how to make this yummy, healthy Banana Ice Cream recipe. It is a very simple, healthy recipe with only one ingredient that gives you an out of this world taste! I think this recipe will be a favorite healthy snack and dessert for both adults and kids. It is a quick and easy healthy treat that you can make anytime. If you want to learn how to make ice cream but do not want a complicated recipe, this easy homemade ice cream recipe is for you!

This ice cream does not have any sugar or unhealthy ingredients. It is a yummy, healthy, low-fat recipe that you can make and eat whenever you want a healthy treat. If you are looking for a new healthy dessert I think this easy Banana Ice Cream recipe will be your favorite ice cream dessert. Watch this cooking lesson and make this Easy Healthy Banana Ice Cream today!

In this cooking lesson you will learn how to make a delicious Healthy Orange Cake! I will show you step-by-step how to make this Healthy Orange Cake recipe for a delicious dessert! This is an amazing healthy cake recipe that both kids and adults will love! 

You can serve this easy, healthy sweet recipe perfect for dessert or a party! I think it is so healthy you could even eat it for breakfast (and I have!). If you love sweets and deserts but feel you can't eat them with out guilt try this easy Healthy Orange Cake recipe and be happy! It is a pretty, fresh looking cake too. You will be proud to serve it for dessert. Watch this cooking lesson and make this easy, Healthy Orange Cake today!

In this cooking lesson you will learn how to make this delicious Apple Barley Bake! Karen and her dad will show you step-by-step how to make this delicious Apple Barley Bake recipe. If you are trying to add more whole grains to your diet this is an easy, healthy delicious recipe you will want to try. Barley is a healthy grain that is chewy when cooked and tastes great in this dessert. This Apple Barley Bake is so healthy you may want to even eat if for breakfast! Watch this cooking lesson and try this Apple Barley Bake recipe today!

In this cooking lesson you will learn how to make this easy, healthy two ingredient Chocolate Covered Apricot recipe! My dad and I will show you step-by-step how to make Chocolate Covered Apricots! This is a super easy, delicious, healthy chocolate and dried fruit dessert or snack recipe. All you need is chocolate and dried apricots to make this chocolaty delicious recipe that everyone will love. 

This recipe is so impressive and delicious that it would make a perfect food gift for you to share. You can get even more creative with this chocolate fruit recipe and add different toppings like chopped nuts, coconut, sprinkles and other tasty toppings. Kids and adults will both love this easy, healthy chocolate fruit recipe. Pack them in your child's lunch for a special treat! Watch this cooking lesson and try these Chocolate Covered Apricots today! 

In this lesson you will learn how to make these amazing cool, creamy, crunchy Frozen Dark Chocolate Bananas! They are so delicious and easy to make! If you are looking for a healthy, chocolatey dessert I think you will love this one! Make as many as you want and freeze any leftovers. You will be able to enjoy these Frozen Dark Chocolate Almond Banana treats anytime! In this cooking lesson I will show you step-by-step how to make this Frozen Dark Chocolate Almond Bananas recipe. Watch this cooking lesson and make these Frozen Dark Chocolate Bananas today!

In this lesson, you will learn how to make Chia Pudding. Chia Pudding is a super easy, healthy recipe that is perfect for breakfast and as a snack or dessert! Customize your chia pudding by adding a variety of additional ingredients like nuts, dried fruit, spices, extracts, sweeteners, cacao powder and more!

In this lesson, Karen will show you how to make this Chia Pudding recipe step-by-step! I think you will love Chia Pudding and add it to your list of favorite healthy recipes. Watch this cooking lesson and make some delicious Chia Pudding today!

This lesson teaches you how to make a delightful, healthy Blueberry Chia Pudding. This easy recipe bursts with the goodness of frozen blueberries, grape juice concentrate, chia seeds, and soy milk. You will enjoy the perfect blend of fruity sweetness and fun textures. This Blueberry Chia Pudding is healthy for breakfast and a fantastic guilt-free dessert. I usually serve it as a dessert with a big dollop of whipped cream. In this cooking lesson, Karen Breyer will show you how to make this Blueberry Chia Pudding recipe. Watch this cooking lesson and try this delectable Blueberry Chia Pudding today!

In this cooking lesson you will learn how to make creamy, chocolatey Cranberry Walnut Truffles! These yummy chocolate truffles are filled with healthy walnuts and cranberries! I even used dark chocolate to make these a little healthier. You can also prepare them with semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate. 

These Cranberry Walnut Truffles have only four ingredients and are very easy to make. This is a perfect candy recipe for beginners to try. I think these truffles are an excellent choice if you are trying to eat healthier and love chocolate. The cranberries and walnuts in this recipe are super good for you and dark chocolate has its health benefits too! 

These Cranberry Walnut Truffles are perfect for a chocolatey snack or dessert. I also like to give these truffles as a gift. I pack them in a nice candy box with a see-through lid. They look and taste impressive! If fact I think these Cranberry Walnut Truffles are better than any you can buy in a candy store! Watch this cooking lesson and make these delicious Cranberry Walnut Truffles today!

In this cooking lesson you will learn how to make these super delicious Orange Apricot Balls topped with chocolate! This flavor combination is amazing and it has mostly healthy ingredients! These Orange Apricot Balls are perfect for a impressive dessert, treat or gift! You could even pack a few of these fancy candies in your lunch or take them camping! Everyone will love these, especially your kids. Orange, apricot and chocolate tastes amazing together. Watch this cooking lesson and make this easy, yummy Orange Apricot Ball recipe today! 

In this cooking lesson you will learn how to make easy, Healthy Blueberry Muffins!  My dad and I will show you step-by-step how to make this delicious Healthy Blueberry Muffin recipe! I think this is the best ever healthy blueberry muffin recipe!

Besides being delicious, these moist blueberry muffins just happen to be vegan, low-fat and sugar and dairy free so they can be enjoyed by everyone! I think these will be you and your family's favorite healthy breakfast muffins! You can also pack them in your child's lunch for a special treat! Watch this cooking lesson and make these best ever Healthy Blueberry Muffins today! 

In this cooking lesson you will learn how to make yummy, healthy Banana Bread! I will show you step-by-step how to make this easy, healthy Banana Bread recipe! I think this is the best ever healthy banana nut bread recipe! This delicious whole wheat banana nut bread just happens to be vegan, low-fat and sugar and dairy free so it can be enjoyed by almost everyone! It is a perfect addition to breakfast, lunch, dinner or as a snack. This Banana Bread is delicious topped with butter, peanut butter or any nut butter. Watch this cooking lesson and make this yummy Banana Bread recipe today!

In this cooking lesson you will learn how to bake delicious and healthy Cranberry Walnut Scones. This is an easy sweet recipe I think you will love! Watch this cooking lesson and make some tasty Cranberry Walnut Scones today! 

This cooking lesson will teach you how to make delicious Banana Nut Muffin Tops! This is an easy muffin recipe that is tasty and healthy. I predict they will happily satisfy your sweet tooth. These Banana Nut Muffin Tops are crunchy on the outside and nice and moist on the inside. They are perfect for breakfast and as a snack or dessert. In this lesson, I will show you step-by-step how to make this Banana Nut Muffin Top recipe. Watch this cooking lesson and make these sweet, yummy Banana Nut Muffin Tops today!

Want to make healthy Pancakes and Muffins fast? With this Whole Wheat Pancake and Muffin Mix you can make delicious, healthy pancakes and muffins anytime you want them! Store this mix in the freezer and pull it out anytime you want some delicious pancakes or muffins!

Healthy muffins are perfect for a snack or even a dessert!  Make the healthy muffin recipe whenever you need some muffins fast.  The pancake recipe is even faster! And yes you can eat pancakes for dinner! In this cooking lesson Karen will show you step-by-step how to make them with this Whole Wheat Pancake and Muffin Mix.

Enjoy a healthy breakfast or snack anytime with these yummy pancakes and muffins! Watch this cooking lesson and make some pancakes and muffins today with this easy, healthy Whole Wheat Pancake and Muffin Mix!

I this cooking lesson you will learn how to make this easy, healthy, delicious French Toast recipe! I will show you step by step how to make this French Toast Recipe. This is my favorite healthy French Toast recipe and I think you will love it too!

If you are looking for a simple French Toast Recipe, this is it! If you are looking for a new healthy breakfast recipe, this is a very tasty one! Add lots of healthy toppings of your choice to make this recipe even better. You can eat this French Toast for lunch or dinner too! You probably have all these French Toast ingredients on hand, so what are you waiting for? Watch this cooking lesson and make this Easy, Healthy French Toast Recipe today!

In this cooking lesson you will learn how to make delicious Soy Oat Waffles. I will show you step-by-step how to make this Soy Oat Waffles recipe. I think you will be surprised how easy they are to make. . 

Looking for new healthy breakfast ideas?  You found a great breakfast idea here with these easy, healthy Soy Oat Waffles! You can also eat these Soy Oat Waffles for lunch or dinner too! I make lots of these waffles at once and freeze them for an easy meal anytime. I just take a couple frozen waffles out of the freezer and toast them in the toaster.  You can top them with your favorite waffle toppings for a fast, easy meal or snack. I like to top my waffles with peanut butter and applesauce or fruit sauce. 

Having these waffles on hand makes a quick breakfast for your whole family. Even your kids can make their own breakfast by putting these waffles in the toaster and adding their favorite topping. Fast, easy, healthy, and delicious!! What more can you ask for? Watch this cooking lessons and make this Soy Oat Waffle recipe today!

In this cooking lesson you will learn how to make this easy, healthy Fruity Fruit Sauce recipe. I will show you step-by-step how to make this yummy fruit sauce with only 4 ingredients and no sugar! Fruity Fruit Sauce is very sweet, delicious, healthy and easy to make! 

Fruity Fruit Sauce is an easy, healthy breakfast addition that adults and kids will love! You will be surprised how fruity, sweet, and delicious this sauce tastes. Choose what type of fruit sauce you want to make. Some great fruit choices are strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, apricots, peaches, mangoes, cherries, apples, and pears. You can use fresh or frozen fruit in this recipe. Frozen fruit is very convenient, fast, and easy to use. You can have a different Fruity Fruity Sauce everyday! No need to get bored at breakfast with all of these different fruity choices.  

Try this Fruity Fruit Sauce on pancakes, French toast, shortcake, ice cream, in a sandwich and more. Use your imagination and you will come up with more foods to put this Fruity Fruit Sauce on. What helps to make this Fruity Fruit Sauce recipe so amazing is that it is much healthier than other fruit sauces since it does not have any added sugar. It you are wanting to serve your family a healthy breakfast, and are looking for healthy breakfast options, you have found a winning recipe with this recipe for Fruity Fruit Sauce!

Our family loves to put this Fruity Fruit Sauce on toast with peanut or almond butter for an easy breakfast, lunch or dinner. We keep a container of this fruit sauce in the refrigerator so we can make a quick, easy meal or snack anytime. I expect that this Fruity Fruit Sauce will be one of your favorite easy, healthy breakfast recipes. Watch this cooking lesson and make this delicious Fruity Fruit Sauce today!

In this cooking lesson you will learn how to make this easy, Healthy Pineapple Orange Sauce with only 6 ingredients and no sugar! I will show you step-by-step how to make this amazing Healthy Pineapple Orange Sauce recipe. This fruit sauce is sweet, delicious, healthy and easy to make too! 

You will be surprised how fruity, sweet, and delicious this Pineapple Orange Sauce tastes. Try this fruit sauce on pancakes, French toast, shortcake, ice cream, in a sandwich and more. It is also perfect to use in my special Orange Cake recipe. Use your imagination and you will come up with more foods to put this Healthy Pineapple Orange Sauce on. 

My family loves to put this Pineapple Orange Sauce on toast with peanut or almond butter for an easy breakfast, lunch or dinner. We keep a container of this fruit sauce in the refrigerator and it helps to make a quick, easy meal or snack. I expect that this Pineapple Orange Sauce will be one of your favorite easy, healthy breakfast recipes. Watch this cooking lesson and make this delicious Healthy Pineapple Orange Sauce today!

In this cooking lesson you will learn how to make some Healthy Strawberry Jam! My dad and I will show you step-by-step how to make this amazing Healthy Strawberry Jam recipe with only two ingredients! This homemade strawberry jam is so sweet, delicious, healthy and easy to make too! If you thought making jam or preserves was hard you will be pleasantly surprised how easy it is to make this homemade jam recipe. This is even easier than strawberry freezer jam! It is a delicious, healthy jam that adults and kids will love! Serve this strawberry jam at your next family breakfast or brunch!

In this cooking lesson you will learn how to make this amazing homemade Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter! I will show you step-by-step how to make this delicious chocolatey peanut butter. It is a very simple recipe with only a few ingredients that give you an out of this world taste! If you love chocolate and peanut butter this recipe is for you. Skip the middle man ingredients like flour and go straight for what you really want: the peanut butter and chocolate! 

Try this homemade Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter on toast and let the chocolate and peanut butter melt on the toast and then in your mouth! Chocolate chips and peanut butter are amazing together. This is the ultimate peanut butter recipe. You will love it! It is also great on crackers if you are looking for a good crunch. I am sure you will think of more foods you can serve this Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter on. 

Your kids will especially love this Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter. If you are looking for new healthy breakfast, lunch or snack ideas this Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter recipe is for you! You can add to this healthy, homemade peanut butter recipe, milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips or even carob chips. Make your kids a Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter sandwich for lunch and you can be sure they will eat it. Serve this yummy peanut butter on whole grain bread with some banana slices and you will have a healthy lunch, including healthy whole grains, nuts, and a fruit! Watch this cooking lesson and make this delicious Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter today!

Looking for a healthy jam recipe? Try this Raspberry Grape Jam. It is fruity sweet, fresh and has no added sugar! Enjoy this raspberry grape jam on your toast, sandwiches, pancakes, French toast, ice cream and more!

In this lesson I will show you step-by-step how to make this easy, healthy, sweet Raspberry Grape Jam recipe. If you think jam making is hard, you will be surprised how easy it is to make this tasty, sugar free jam recipe! Watch this cooking lesson and make this delicious Raspberry Grape Jam recipe today!

Looking for healthy, natural sweeteners that taste amazing? Try this tasty, sweet Date Paste recipe! It is so easy to make and only 3 ingredients! Use date paste as a substitute for unhealthy sweeteners in your recipes, smoothies, oatmeal and more!

In this cooking lesson Karen will show you step-by-step how to make Date Paste. You can make a batch (or 2 or 3) and keep leftovers in the fridge to use anytime to make sugar free recipes with a natural sweetener. Watch this cooking lesson and make some healthy, tasty, sweet date paste today!

In this cooking lesson, you will learn how easy it is to make delicious, healthy Raspberry Jam! This recipe is very easy and has just four simple ingredients and absolutely no added sugar. This Raspberry Jam is a delightful addition to sandwiches, toast, waffles, French toast, pancakes, and more. Watch this cooking lesson and try this delicious Raspberry Jam recipe today!"

This lesson teaches you how to make a delightful, sweet Peach Sauce recipe without sugar! It is healthy, easy to make, and has only a few ingredients. It is yummy on pancakes, waffles, French Toast, ice cream, and peanut butter sandwiches. My family likes to put it on peanut butter toast. They are so happy when they find a batch of Peach Sauce in the fridge! You can use fresh or frozen peaches (diced or sliced). In this cooking lesson, Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this Peach Sauce recipe. Watch this cooking lesson and make some delicious Peach Sauce today!