Trail Mix Cookies
By: Julie
Published: Monday, September 13, 2010 - 6:57pm

Ingredients




1/2 cup applesauce (I used cinnamon)
1 banana, smashed
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup (heaping) brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 egg whites
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 1/4 cups quick cooking oats
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped pecans (or any chopped nut)
3/4 cup dried mixed berries (or any dried fruit)

Preparation

1 Beat applesauce, banana, both sugars, and vanilla until creamy. 2 In another bowl, use an electric mixer to beat egg whites until they are frothy and begin to firm up. 3 Fold egg whites into applesauce mixture. 4 Combine the flour, wheat germ, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice, gently mix into the egg mixture. 5 Stir in the oats and mix lightly. 6 Add the chocolate chips, nuts, and dried fruit, mix gently but well. 7 Drop by heaping tablespoons on baking sheets prepared with parchment paper and non-stick spray. 8 Bake cookies in preheated 350 degree oven until set and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. 9 Remove immediately to wire racks to cool.