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Ingredients:

• 2 apples, cored and cubed
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
• 3/4 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
2. Toss apple cubes with lemon juice and spread over sheet pan. Roast for 20 minutes or until soft.
3. Meanwhile, stir together all other ingredients. Add roasted apples, then refrigerate for 2+ hours until thickened.
4. Top with fresh blueberries and more toasted almonds.

Yield:

6 servings (8-ounce portions)

Source:

Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center

Nutrition Tip

Considered one of the most popular fruits in the world, apples have been around since 6,500 B.C. and date back to present day Kazakhstan. Today, there are 7,500 varieties worldwide, and are most commonly consumed raw as a delicious and filling go-to snack. Try making homemade low-sugar apple sauce, bake them with cinnamon, or add to sauces, salads, smoothies, and soups. As an excellent source of fiber, vitamins B6 and C, riboflavin, thiamine, potassium, and antioxidants, this nutrient-dense fruit promotes digestive health, and supports heart health.