White beans add protein and fiber while dark chocolate and cranberries add antioxidants to give this common fall favorite a nutritious boost! Recipe from Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center, nutritioncenter.colostate.edu

Serving Size: 1 cookie 

Yield: 36 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 can (15.5 oz) great northern, cannellini or any white beans (no salt added), drained and rinsed

¼ cup unsweetened applesauce

3 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened

1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 cup dark chocolate chips

3/4 cup dried cranberries 

Directions 

• Heat the oven to 350°F and spray 2 baking sheets with cooking spray
• Mix oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl
• Puree beans with applesauce until smooth
• Mix bean puree, butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in another bowl
• Beat oat and flour mixture into bean mixture
• Stir in dark chocolate chips and dried cranberries 
• Drop one heaping tablespoon of batter per cookie onto the baking sheets
• Bake 15-17 minutes until edges are golden and centers are firm

Try using reduced- or no-sugar added dried cranberries!

Nutrition Information / Amount per serving: 

Calories 121 Protein 2.5 g

Total fat 3 g Total Carbohydrates 21 g

Saturated fat 1.5 g Dietary Fiber 1.5 g

Cholesterol 12 mg Sugar 10 g

Sodium 51 mg Added Sugar 6 g