Baked Apples with cheddar and walnuts

2 TBSP chopped walnuts
4 McIntosh apples
1/2 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup spoon-size shredded what cereal, crushed

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the nuts on a baking sheet and bake until golden and fragrant, 4-5 minutes. Transfer the nuts to a plate and cool.

Pare the skin from the top third of the apples. Core the apples leaving a 1/2 inch base intact at the bottom and a 1 1/2 inch wide opening at the top. Place the apples in a small baking pan, cover loosely with foil, and bake until tender, about 15 minutes.

Combine the walnuts, cheese, and cereal in a bowl. Stuff the apples with the cheese mixture. Cover loosely with the foil and return to the oven. Bake until the cheese melts and the apples are tender, about 5 minutes. Let cool 10-15 minutes before serving.

Serves 4 (1 apple each)

Points per serving: 3