HEART-HEALTHY APPLE COFFEE CAKE 
Nonstick spray coating
2/3 c. flour
1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. peeled, cored, and finely chopped apple (2 large) such as Jonathan or Granny Smith
1/4 c. frozen egg product, thawed
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. chopped walnuts or pecans
1/4 c. applesauce
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. chopped walnuts or pecans

Spray a 9 inch round baking pan with nonstick spray coating; set aside.

In a medium bowl combine the 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, baking soda, the 1 teaspoon cinnamon and salt; set aside.

In a large mixing bowl toss together the chopped apple and egg product. Stir in the 3/4 cup sugar, the first 1/4 cup nuts, and applesauce. Add flour mixture and stir just until combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.

For topping, stir together the brown sugar, the remaining all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup chopped nuts. Sprinkle topping over batter in pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and serve warm. Makes 10 servings.

 

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