Power Cookies (Gluten Free)

Randall referenced our daughter's success in following the 17 Day Diet from the book by Dr. Moreno. Below is a slightly modified version of a Power Cookie from the book. A great after bike ride snack. Enjoy!

Power Cookie, Gluten Free

Modified from original recipe from 17 Day Diet, Dr. Mike Moreno

1/3 cup applesauce, unsweetened 2 Tbsp Almond paste 1 Tbsp Flaxseed oil 10 packets Truvia sweetener 1/4 cup agave nectar 1 large egg 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup Bisquick Gluten Free Baking Mix 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup soy protein powder, unsweetened 2 cups oatmeal, Gluten Free, quick oats 1 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup sliced almonds

1 Heat oven to 350 degrees. 2 Beat applesauce, almond paste, flaxseed oil, Truvia and agave nectar. 3 Beat in egg and vanilla. Mix well. 4 Add oats, Bisquick Gluten Free Mix, baking soda, salt and protein powder (I like soy or whey). Beat thoroughly. 5 Stir in cranberries (or cherries) and almonds. Mix well. 6 Separate dough so that it makes 18 cookies. Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet that has been sprayed with vegetable cooking spray. 7 Flatten with a spoon. Bake 16 - 18 minutes or until brown.

Servings: 18

Degree of Difficulty Degree of Difficulty: Easy

Nutrition Facts Serving size: 1/18 of a recipe (4.1 ounces). Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients. One of the recipe's ingredients was not linked. This ingredient is not included in the recipe nutrition data. Amount Per Serving Calories 178.04 Calories From Fat (19%) 34.14 % Daily Value Total Fat 4.11g 6% Saturated Fat 0.38g 2% Cholesterol 10.33mg 3% Sodium 147.58mg 6% Potassium 55.52mg 2% Total Carbohydrates 35.52g 12% Fiber 2.77g 11% Sugar 1.61g Protein 1.74g 3%

Recipe Type: Snack

Source Author: Teenie Source: Teenie's Treats