Apple-Oat Coffee Cake

Ingredients:
Oat Streusel (below)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup margarine, softened
1 cup skim milk
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product
OR
2 egg whites
2 medium apples chopped (2 cups)
Apple slices -- if desired

Oat Struesel
3 tablespoons firm margarine
1 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped nuts

Directions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease square pan, 9 × 9 × 2 inches. Prepare Oat Streusel; set aside.

Beat remaining ingredients except apples in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in apples.

Spread half of the batter in pan; sprinkle with half of the streusel.

Top with remaining batter; sprinkle with remaining streusel. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Garnish with apple slices.

Yield: 12 servings.

OAT STREUSEL:
Cut margarine into oats, flour and brown sugar, using pastry blender or fork, until crumbly. Stir in nuts.

Note:
Choose your favorite baking apple for this yummy coffee cake. Try Granny Smith, Braeburn, Cortland, Haralson or Rome Beauty.

Nutrition information per serving:
Calories: 273
Fat: 9g
Protein: 6g
Carbohydrate: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Cholesterol: trace
Sodium: 309mg
Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 1-1/2 Fat, 1 Other Carbohydrates