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Speed: Variable to High to Variable

Ingredients

1 navel orange, peeled, quartered

1 egg

1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil

1 tablespoon molasses

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup (220 g) brown sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 cup (60 g) walnuts (optional)

1 1/2 cups (188 g) all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups (234 g) rolled oats

1. Preheat oven to 375º. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. 2. Place orange, egg, oil, molasses, vanilla and brown sugar into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid. 3. Select Variable 1. 4. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High. 5. Blend for 20 seconds or until well blended. 6. Remove the lid, add rest of ingredients, and secure lid. 7. Select Variable 1. 8. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 5. 9. Blend for 15 seconds, using the tamper to press ingredients into the blades until just moistened. 10. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

Variation:

Stir 1/2 cup (120 g) chocolate chips or raisins into finished batter.

Health Classification: Low Fat, Low Cholesterol, Heart Healthy, Vegetarian

Meal Type: Desserts/Toppings

Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1 cookie Amount Per Serving Calories 150   % Daily Value* Total Fat 6g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 10mg Sodium 158mg Total Carbohydrate 23g Dietary Fiber 1g Sugars 10g   Protein 3g   Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 3% Calcium 2% Iron 5% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:   Calories: 2000 2500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g Dietary Fiber   25g 30g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4