Healthy Oatmeal Cranberry Walnut Cookies

The best parts of the holidays are the treats we get to eat!  In order to avoid the guilt and bad feelings about eating all that sugar, Foodie Studie is exploring alternative ingredients to make the best holiday recipes a little healthier, so we can feel good and still eat that great comfort food! 

Here is the first attempt and resulting recipe:

Ingredients
1 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
8 tbsp applesauce
7 packets of truvia (for a sweeter version add more truvia)
2 tbsp local honey
1 large egg
1 tspn pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup chopped walnut
1/3 cup dried cranberries

To Make
1. combine the first five dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix
2. combine the applesauce and Truvia in a separate bowl, mix
3. add the egg and vanilla, beating with a fork until blended
4. add the wet ingredients to the dry
5. add the walnuts and cranberries
6. spoon the dough onto a nonstick cookie sheet (or one that has been sprayed with oil)
7. bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown
8. enjoy with friends and family!