The aroma of baked apples filled with dried fruit and toasted nuts will brighten up any cold winter’s day.

Makes 2 servings, 1 apple and 2 tablespoons yogurt each

ACTIVE TIME: 5 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 50 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

2 apples, cored
4 teaspoons chopped dried fruit, such as cranberries, raisins or dates
4 teaspoons chopped toasted nuts, such as pecans, walnuts or almonds
1 teaspoon honey
Pinch of cinnamon
1/2 cup apple cider
1/4 cup plain yogurt

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine fruit, nuts, honey and cinnamon; spoon into the apples. Place the apples in a small baking dish and pour apple cider around them. Cover with foil. Bake until tender, about 45 minutes. Serve topped with yogurt.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 165 calories; 4 g fat (0 g sat, 2 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 35 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 4 g fiber; 2 mg sodium; 215 mg potassium. Nutrition bonus: Fiber (16% daily value).
2 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges: 2 fruit, 1 fat