½ cup dried apples

1 ½ cups wheat germ

½ cup wholemeal flour

1 Tbs baking powder

1/3 cup margarine

½ cup raisins

1/3 cup low fat milk

2 egg whites; slightly beaten

1

Preheat oven to 200°C. Coarsely chop the apples; set aside.

2

Combine the wheat germ, flour, sugar, and baking powder. Cut in the margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the raisins and apples.

3

Combine the milk and egg whites; add to the dry ingredients, mixing just until moistened.

4

Turn the dough out onto an ungreased baking sheet; pat into a 20cm circle. Cut into eight wedges; do not separate.

5

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until light golden brown. Break apart; serve warm with margarine, fruit spread or honey, if desired.

Serving size: 1/8 of a recipe (63 grams).

Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.