Down Home Healthy Cooking

1 In a medium bowl, combine sugar, flour, and lemon peel; mix well. Add apples and cranberries; stir to mix. Spoon into a 6-cup baking dish.

2 In a small bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Add melted margarine; stir to mix. Sprinkle topping over filling.

3 Bake in a 375° oven for 40 to 50 minutes or until filling is bubbly and top is brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Content

Per Serving

Makes 6 servings calories: 144 total fat: 2g saturated fat: 0.7g carbohydrates: 20g protein: 6g cholesterol: 92mg sodium: 235mg dietary fiber: 1.4g

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1 In a medium bowl, stir together sweet potato and banana. Add milk, blending well. Add brown sugar, egg yolks, and salt, mixing thoroughly.

2 Spray a 1-quart casserole with non-stick spray coating. Transfer sweet potato mixture to casserole.

3 Combine raisins, sugar, and cinnamon; sprinkle over top of sweet potato mixture. Bake in a preheated 300° F oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean.

ZThe deep orange color of sweet potatoes is a sign that they are a good source of vitamin A and the antioxidant beta-carotene. Vitamin A and beta-carotene are good for your skin.

Ingredients

1 cup cooked, mashed sweet potato

½ cup mashed banana (about 2 small)

1 cup evaporated skim milk

2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

2 beaten egg yolks (or 1¹/³ -cup egg substitute)

½ teaspoon salt

¼ cup raisins

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Non-stick cooking spray

Nutrition Content

Per Serving

Makes 6 servings calories: 387 total fat: 1.04g saturated fat: 0.07g carbohydrates: 88.64g protein: 9g cholesterol: 0mg sodium: 747mg dietary fiber: 6.70g

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