1 1/2 C. wheat BRAN (NOT wheat germ)- Reserve 1 tsp. for topping
1/2 C. whole wheat flour
1/4 C. packed brown sugar – Reserve 1 tsp. for topping
1/2 C. unsweetened apple sauce
1/2 C. unsweetened, fat free yogurt
1 tsp. baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. imitation butter flavor
1 C. frozen, unsweetened fruit (blueberries, strawberries (chopped), raspberries, cherries (chopped) – or a combination of any of them)

Mix above together to make dough, stirring in fruit at end. Divide into 4 balls, flatten to 1/2- 3/4 inch thick on a lightly greased baking sheet or place in mini-tart pans. Top with reserved brown sugar and bran. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-35 minutes, until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Banana Nut- Decrease apple sauce to 1/4 C., add 1 medium sized mashed banana in place of other fruit and sprinkle tops with reserved toppings and 1/8 C. finely chopped walnuts.

Chocolate Chip- Use 1/2 C. prune puree in place of applesauce, stir in 2 T. of mini-chocolate chips in place of frozen fruit.

Tropical- Stir in 1/2 C. well drained, crushed pineapple instead of frozen fruit, and 1/8 C. coconut.

Maple walnut- omit the applesauce, brown sugar, and frozen fruit. Add 1/3 C. real maple syrup and 1/8 C. finely chopped walnuts.

Yield: 4 cookies
Serving Size: 1 cookie

Claories: 195- 215, depends on flavor
Fat: < 1g Fiber: 14g