Oatmeal Raisin Cranberry Cookies

Need a sweet treat that won’t end up on your waistline? Your healthy diet can include these delicious oatmeal cookies with sweet raisins and tangy cranberries.

Total Time: 25 min.

Prep Time: 10 min.

Cooking Time: 15 min.

Yield: 18 servings, 1 cookie each

Ingredients:

Nonstick cooking spray

1¼ cups whole wheat flour

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

½ tsp. baking soda

1 scoop Beachbody Whey Protein Powder, Vanilla Flavor

¾ cup thawed apple juice concentrate

½ cup unsweetened applesauce

¼ cup raisins

¼ cup unsweetened dried cranberries

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.

2. Lightly coat baking sheet with spray. Set aside.

3. Combine flour, oats, baking soda, and Protein Powder in a medium bowl; mix well. Set aside.

4. Combine apple juice concentrate and applesauce in a medium bowl; mix well.

5. Add the apple juice mixture to the flour mixture; mix until just blended.

6. Fold in raisins and cranberries; mix well.

7. Drop by rounded Tbsp. onto prepared baking sheet.

8. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Apple Raisin Cake

Apple Raisin Cake

This moist, rich cake features apples, raisins, and crunchy walnuts.

Total Time: 50 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 40 min.
Yield: 20 servings

Ingredients:
Nonstick cooking spray
5 cups chopped peeled apples
1 cup raisins
½ cup raw honey
⅓ cup chopped raw walnuts
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 large egg, beaten
2½ cups whole wheat flour
1½ tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Lightly coat a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with spray. Set aside.
3. Combine apples, raisins, honey, and walnuts; mix well. Allow mixture to stand for 30 minutes.
4. Add oil, vanilla, and egg; mix well. Set aside.
5. Combine flour, baking soda, and cinnamon; mix well.
6. Add flour mixture to apple mixture; mix until just blended.
7. Place batter into prepared pan.
8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool slightly before serving.