• 1/2 c. butter 
• 1 egg 
• 3 Tlb. unsweetened applesauce 
• 1/4 c. greek yogurt 
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla 
• 2 Tlb. nut butter (I used almond butter) 
• 1 tsp. baking soda 
• 1 tsp. cinnamon 
• 2 Tlb. cocoa powder 
• 1/4 c. almond flour or wheat. flour 
• 2 scoops protein powder-(I used whey vanilla protein) Chocolate might be good, if you are a big fan of chocolate. 
• 1    3/4 c. quick oats 
• 1/4c. sunflower seeds 
• 1/4c. chopped pecans 
• 1/4c. chopped walnuts 
• 1/4c. chopped crasins 
• 1/4c. chopped tropical dried fruit 
• 1 Tlb. honey

1. Preheat oven to 350 deg. Spray cookie sheet with non-stick spray. 
2. Cream butter. 
3. Add in the rest of the liquid ingredients (including yogurt and nut butter) and beat until well combined. 
4. Add in dry ingredients ( except oats, dried fruit, nuts) and mix until combined. 
5. Mix in oats, followed by any additional add-ins. 
6. Spoon onto cookie sheet and bake 10-12 minutes until cookie starts to brown and is firm to touch

Serving Size: ~ 2 cookies

 
This is a wonderful alternative to commercial cereal and protein bars.  I took these cookies for snacks at Sunday school and everyone really enjoyed them. Try two cookies with 8 oz. skim or 1% milk for a very healthy, quick and convenient breakfast. cb