Baked Apples

From EatingWell: EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook, EatingWell Serves Two — Subscribe Now!

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

READER'S COMMENT:

"I think the point is to keep it healthy not to add sugar & fat. Why not substitute whipped cream for yogurt? It is great as it is! "

2 servings, 1 apple and 2 tablespoons yogurt each

Active Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°F.
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

Per serving: 165 calories; 4 g fat (0 g sat, 2 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 35 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 4 g fiber; 2 mg sodium; 215 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Fiber (16% daily value).

2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 fruit, 1 fat