Chocolate Granola Apple Treats!

Only 25 calories per apple wedge!

Who said dessert was "bad" for you? When people ask me what foods are "bad" for them, as a registered dietitian, I  do not like to classify various food items as "good" or "bad" Of course, there are some "outstanding" "super" foods like spinach, kale, blueberries (think of the dark, rich, colorful vegetables or fruits) and there are some "not-so-healthy- for-you-have-once-in-a-blue-moon" type of foods (think Twinkies, doughnuts, etc.).

 If you find yourself reaching for the "not-so-healthy" dessert choices, try this yummy dessert and let me know what you think!

So here is a healthy, outstanding dessert to try next time you are craving something sweet. Can you believe that one apple-granola-chocolate wedge has only 25 calories and almost 1 gram of fiber?! Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants too!

2 apples
2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
2 tablespoons granola

• Melt chocolate in a microwave safe bowl for about 15 seconds, or until melted
• Cut apples into thin slices, about 7 slices per apple
• Place granola in small bowl
• Spread melted chocolate on apple slices
• Dredge apple slices in granola
• Place wedges chocolate side up on plate
• Refrigerate for 5 minutes and enjoy!

Nutrition info per wedge:

Yields about 14 slices 

Calories: 25 Carbohydrates: 5 g. Fat: 0 grams Sat fat. 0 grams Fiber: 0.5 g. Sodium: 0 mg.

Recipe courtesy of Cooking Light