Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup oatmeal
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup wheat germ
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup chopped dried apricot
  • 1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Blend first five ingredients.
  • In a separate bowl, mix next 7 ingredients (dry ingredients).
  • Stir a spoonful of flour mixture into fruit and nuts to separate fruit.
  • Add dry ingredients to oil mixture, then stir in fruit and nuts.
  • Drop 1 1/2 tablespoons onto parchment-paper-covered baking sheet.
  • Flatten slightly.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Cool slightly on pan and then transfer to rack to cool completely before storing.