| 2 | large crisp apples (such as Braeburn, Gala or Fuji) |
| 2 | tablespoons raisins or sweetened dried cranberries |
| 2 | tablespoons packed brown sugar |
| 4 | teaspoons butter or margarine, softened |
| 4 | Nature Valley® crunchy granola bars (2 pouches from 8.9-oz box) (any flavor), crushed |
| Milk, cream or fruit-flavored yogurt, if desired |
| 1. | Cut apples in half lengthwise. Using spoon, remove and discard cores, making at least a 1-inch indentation in each apple half. In microwavable pie plate, arrange apple halves, cut sides up. If needed, cut thin slice off bottoms to keep halves from tipping. |
| 2. | Fill each apple half evenly with raisins and brown sugar; dot with butter. Cover with microwavable plastic wrap, folding back one edge 1/4 inch to vent steam. |
| 3. | Microwave on High 5 to 6 minutes or until apples are tender. Top each with granola. Serve with milk. |
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| Traditional baking apples such as Granny Smith, Rome Beauty and Greening can also be used for a less-sweet taste. |
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| Easily crush the granola bars right in the pouch with your fingers. |
Nutrition Information:
230 ( 60); 7g ( 2 1/2g, 0g); 10mg; 110mg; 39g ( 4g, 27g); 2g 4%; 4%; 2%; 4% 1/2 ; 1/2 ; 1 1/2 ; 0 ; 1 1/2 2 1/2