Apple Rock Cakes

• 50 grams butter
• ¼ cup condensed milk
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup rolled oats
• ½ cup of raisins
• 1 cup diced unpeeled apples
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 cup of flour
• ¼ teaspoon of salt
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Cream butter & condensed milk together.

Beat in the egg. Add rolled oats, raisins, apple & lemon rind.

Sift flour, salt, baking powder, soda & cinnamon together & stir into creamed mixture.

Drop in teaspoon lots onto a greased oven tray.

Bake at 200C for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly browned. Makes 24.

Dietitian’s comments: A great substitute to the commercial cookies.

These rock cakes include raisins, apples and oats and are a great combination. Always remember though, portion control. Consume up to 3 rock cakes per serving.