Recipes

John's Power Cookies

Beat the following ingredients with an electric mixer:

1 ripe banana (mashed)
1 cup fat-free regular yogurt
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
½ cup Splenda or sugar if prefer
¼ cup brown sugar (optional)
3 tablespoons molasses
3 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla

Mix in the following dry ingredients with an electric mixer until entirely moist:

2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Stir in remaining ingredients with a strong utensil:

2 cups quick oats
½ cup all-brand cereal
½ cup grape nuts
¼ cup wheat germ
¼ cup oat or wheat bran
¼ cup milled flax seed
¾ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
¾ cup chocolate chips (optional, but tasty)

If you do not want some of these dry ingredients, they can be optional. If you need more moisture, add a little more applesauce until correct consistency. You may use a large spoon to place dough on a cookie sheet. Flatten dough to about ¾ inch thick and a diameter of about 2 ½ inches. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes until browned on the bottom. Cool on a cooling rack.

This recipe will make about 45 cookies. They keep frozen very well. Take a few with you during your long day for needed and healthy snacks. Enjoy!