BREAKFAST IN A COOKIE

1 C. Oat bran

¾ C. Orange Juice

1 C. Applesauce Unsweetened

½ C. Vegetable Oil

1 C. Honey or Lite Syrup

1/3 C. Brown Sugar

3 Eggs

1½ Tbsp. Vanilla

Zest of one Orange

3 C. Whole Wheat Flour

1 Tbsp. Baking Powder

1½ tsp. Baking Soda

½ C. Dried Cherries

½ C. Dried Cranberries

1 C. Non Fat Dry Milk

2½ C. Rolled Oats

1 C. Nuts

1 C. Raisins

½ C. All Bran

1 C. Chocolate Chips

Cocoa Powder for rolling

Mix together oat bran and orange juice. Let stand for 10 minutes. Add applesauce, oil, honey, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla and orange zest. Mix until smooth. Add flour, baking powder and baking soda. Mix well. Add cherries, and cranberries, mix well. Add non fat milk, rolled oats, nuts, raisins, All Bran, and chocolate chips. Dip 1 tablespoon of dough into cocoa powder. Place on baking sheet and bake at 375~. 10 minutes on bottom shelf, 10 minutes on top shelf.

Makes 4 dozen

Bette Bottaro