Apples are high in fiber and the addition of whole grain oats and nuts adds protein and more fiber for a very satisfying dessert. Granny smith, Crispin, Pippin or Braeburn work very well.

Ingredients:

6 cups peeled, cored, chopped apples (2-3 pounds)

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2/3 cup packed light brown sugar, divided

1 teaspoon lemon juice

¼ teaspoon lemon zest

1 ½  cup oats

½ cup whole wheat flour

½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces (or substitute trans fat free margarine)

Preparation:

Heat oven to 375 degrees.  In a large bowl, toss apples with cinnamon, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, lemon juice and zest.  Place mixture in a 13×9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.

In a small bowl, combine oats, flour, nuts, brown sugar and butter with a fork to disperse butter into the dry ingredients.  Layer topping over the apple mixture; lightly coat with cooking spray.  Bake for 30-40 minutes until browned.  Serve warm. 

Yield: 8 servings

Nutrition information per serving:

334 calories

95 calories from fat (28%)

11 g fat

3 g saturated fat

11 mg cholesterol

36 mg sodium

54 g carbohydrates

6 g fiber

25 g sugar

8 g protein