Thursday, June 12, 2008

Low Fat Baked Breakfast Apples

Makes 2 servings.

Microwave Directions Also Included

Ingredients :

2 medium apples, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons snipped, pitted whole dates
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon raspberry spreadable fruit
1/4 cup low-fat granola cereal

Method :

1. Combine apples and dates in two individual casseroles. Sprinkle cinnamon over fruit mixture.

2. Pour half the apple juice over each apple mixture.

3. Bake, covered, in a 350 degrees F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until apples are slightly tender.

4. Stir spreadable fruit and dollop atop apple mixture; sprinkle with granola.

5. Serve warm.

Microwave directions:

1. Combine apples and dates in two individual microwave-safe casserole dishes.
2. Sprinkle with the cinnamon. Reduce apple juice to 1/4 cup; divide evenly between casseroles.
3. Microwave,covered, high for 3 to 4 minutes or until apples are slightly tender.
4. Stir spreadable fruit; dollop on top of apples in the casseroles; sprinkle with granola.
5. Serve warm.

Food exchanges:

2 fruit, 1/2 bread.

Nutritional facts per serving :

calories: 188 , total fat: 1g, saturated fat: 0g, cholesterol: 0mg, sodium: 15mg, carbohydrate: 47g, fiber: 4g, protein: 1g

Source : Low Fat Good Cooking

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