Breakfast in a Cookie

This is a brilliant way to get your bowl of outmeal, milk and fruit all in a convenient cookie. This recipe makes a lot so you can freeze plenty for weeks of quick breakfasts, dessserts and snacks.

Position oven racks to accommodate 2 sheets at a time in the cneter of over. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat nonstick cookie sheets with cooking spray.

Mix together in a small bowl and set aside to soad for 10 minutes:
1 cut oat bran
3/4 c orange juice

Meanwhile...combine in a large bowl, using an electric mixer, until smooth:
1 c + 1 T applesauce, unsweetened
2 T canola oil
1 c honey
1/3 c firmly packed brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 T vanila extract
1 T grated orange rind or 2 tsp orange extract

Measure into a sifter and sift over applesauce mixture:
1 1/2 c whole-wheat flour
1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1 T baking powder
1 1/2 t baking soda

Add the soaked oat bran and remaining ingredients to the large bowl and mix thoroughly with a storng wooden spoon.
1 c non-fat dry milk
2 1/2 c oats (quick-cooking or old fashioned)
1 c nuts
1 c raisins
1 c ground flax seed (optional)

Drop by slightly heping tablespoons 1" apart. (To save time, load cookie sheets up with as many cookies as possible, baking 2 trays at a time. Stagger trays 1 to the left and 1 ot the right, to allow air circulation around each outer edge.) Bake until lightly browned for 12 to 14 minutes.

Nutrition information for 2 cookies:
Calories 210
Calories from fat 26%
Fat 6 grams
Saturated fat .6 grams
Fiber 4 grams
Cholesterol 22 mg
Sodium 170 mg
Protein 6 grams
Total Carbohydrate 35 grams
Sugars 17 grams