Protein Power Cookies

• packed brown sugar1 1⁄2 cups
• applesauce↗1⁄2 cup
• peanut butter↗1 cup
• eggs or 3 egg whites↗3
• flour↗1 cup
• baking soda↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• quick oats↗4 cups
• vanilla↗2 teaspoons
• May add any of the following
• chocolate chips or M&M's plain chocolate candy (optional)↗1 cup
• raisins (optional)↗3⁄4 cup
• chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)3⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cream together; brown sugar, applesauce, peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla.

2. 2

   Blend in flour and baking soda.

3. 3

   Blend in oats.

4. 4

   Add your choice of optional ingredients; nuts, chocolate, raisins, or all of the above.

5. 5

   Mix well.

6. 6

   Drop by Tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.

7. 7

   Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or til lightly browned.

8. 8

   Let cool 2 or 3 minutes before removing from pan.