Apple Caramel Dessert

November is a great time to taste one of the many varieties of late-ripening apples. While there are more than 7,000 kinds of apples, the best keepers are the fall and winter varieties. Cozy up to seven kidney-friendly apple recipes today.

Apples are low in potassium, and a great fruit choice for a low-potassium diet. Keep apples refrigerated or in a cool place where temperatures are just above 32° F and they will stay fresh throughout  the winter, ready to use.

Diet types:

CKD non-dialysis
Dialysis
Diabetes

Recipe submitted by dietitian Mary Anne.

Portions: 12     Serving size: 1/4 cup

Ingredients

3 Granny Smith Apples, unpeeled

8 ounces Cool Whip frozen dessert topping
2 Caramel N Gold Bars

Preparation

 Defrost Cool Whip. 

Core and cut apples into small pieces. Cut caramel bars into small pieces.

Combine apple pieces and caramel bar pieces in a bowl.

Fold in Cool Whip. Chill for 1 hour before serving.

 

Renal and renal diabetic food choices

1 fruit, low potassium
1/2 meat
1/2 fat 

Carbohydrate choices

1

Helpful hints

Each Balance  Bar weighs 1.76-ounces.