HEALTHY GRAPE-NUTS OATMEAL CRANBERRY COOKIES

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This came from the back of Post Grape-Nuts cereal box, but to make them healthier, flax seed and applesauce were substituted for the margarine.

Provided by niki1cole

Categories     Dessert

Time 28m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup ground flax seeds
2/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups Post Grape-Nuts cereal
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix flour and backing soda in small bowl.
  • In separate bowl, mix applesauce and flax seed.
  • Gradually add sugars, beat until well mixed.
  • Beat in egg and vanilla.
  • Gradually add flour mixture, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in oats, cereal and cranberries.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 8 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Cool 1 minute, remove from cookie sheets.
  • Cool completely on wire racks.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.3, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 7.8, Sodium 59.4, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 12.8, Protein 2.9

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