Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons wheat germ
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  • Combine oats, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Add banana, applesauce, egg whites, and vanilla extract; mix well. Gently fold chocolate chips and cranberries into the batter. Drop batter, about 1 tablespoon at a time, onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 minutes.