Easy One-Bowl Low-Fat Breakfast Cookies

A cross between a cookie and a muffin, these wholesome little bites make a great breakfast on the go. Pack two of these with a piece of fruit and a low fat yogurt, and this should see you through until lunch time.

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 1/2 cups oats
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup firmly-packed brown sugar
• 2 egg whites
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 1 very ripe medium banana, mashed
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup dried fruit (such as Sunsweet Antioxidant blend)

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar. Add egg whites, oil, mashed banana and vanilla. Mix well with a wooden spoon. Fold in dried fruit. Drop by tablespoon full on to baking sheet lined with parchment or silicone mat. Bake for 12 minutes or until lightly golden.

Makes 24 breakfast cookies

Per Cookie: Calories 115, Calories from Fat 17, Total Fat 1.9g (sat 0.2g), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 67mg, Carbohydrate 21.5g, Fiber 2g, Protein 2.9g

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