| 1/2 | Small apple |
| 1 | Heaping tbsp fat-free cottage or cream cheese |
| 1 | Slice multi-grain bread |
| | Dash of cinnamon |
| 1 tsp | Low-calorie sweetener (Splenda, Nutrasweet, etc.) |
1. Pare and core apple. Dice into 1/2" cubes. Cook over low heat until soft.
2. Toast bread in toaster (very brown).
3. Spread cheese on toast.
4. Sprinkle a pinch of sweetener over cheese.
5. Place apples over cheese. Sprinkle cinnamon and sweetener to taste.
Variations: type of bread used, type of fruit used, applesauce, canned sugar-free fruit fillings, spices, top with nuts, raisins or other dried fruit, drizzle a little powdered sugar/milk/vanilla over the top
This is such an easy and nutritious snack, light breakfast or breakfast side. When the kids have slumber parties, we fix up a breakfast bar and let their guests make them to their liking.