Apple Cranberry Nut Bars

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour 
1 cup quick oats 
2/3 cup brown sugar 
2 teaspoons baking soda 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 
2/3 cup buttermilk 
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large egg whites 
1 Golden Delicious apple, cored and chopped 
1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins 
1/4 cup chopped nuts 
2 tablespoons flaked coconut (optional)

Directions:

1.) Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking pan. In large mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; stir to blend.

2.) Add buttermilk, oil, and egg whites; beat just until blended. Stir in apple, dried fruit, and nuts. Spread batter evenly in pan and top with coconut, if desired. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool and cut into 10 bars.

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A great take-along snack packed with the goodness of grains and fruit.

Servings: Makes 10 Bars 

Nutrition Information:
Protein 4g; Fat: 7g; Carbohydrate: 39g; Fiber: 2g; Sodium: 298mg; Cholesterol: .6mg; Calories: 232.

Golden Apple Meringues

Ingredients:

2 (about 3/4 lb.) Golden Delicious or Rome Beauty apples
2 cups apple juice or water
1/2 cup orange marmalade
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons shopped, toasted almonds

Directions:

1.) Poach apples in apple juice about 5-7 minutes or until barely tender; drain. Spoon 2 tablespoons marmalade into center of each half. Beat egg white to soft peaks. Add sugar gradually; beat until stiff. Fold in almonds. Cover tops of apple halves to edges with meringue. Bake at 350 degrees F. 7-10 minutes or until lightly browned.

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Servings: 4

Apple Sunshine Dessert

Ingredients:

4-5 Winesap apples
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk
2/3 cup uncooked quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup flaked coconut
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons wheat germ
2 tablespoons sesame seed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup melted Dairy sour cram or yogurt

Directions:

1.) Pare, core and slice apples to measure 4 cups; reserve 8 or 9 slices. Toss remaining apples with sugar and dry milk; turn into 1 1/2 quart baking dish.

2.) Arrange reserved slices on top. Cover with foil; bake at 375 degrees F. 15 minutes

3.) Combine remaining ingredients except sour cream or yogurt; mix well.

4.) Uncover apples and sprinkle with oat mixture. Bake, uncovered, 18-20 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

5.) Serve warm topped with sour cream or yogurt.

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Servings: 6