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Ingredients

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 375º. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.

Instructions:

1 navel orange, peeled and quartered

1 egg

1/2 cup (120 mL) vegetable oil

1 tablespoon molasses

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup brown sugar

Place above ingredients in Vita-Mix container in order listed. Secure 2-part lid. Select VARIABLE, speed #1. Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH. Run machine for 20 seconds or until well blended.

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 cup walnuts (optional)

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups rolled oats

Remove lid and add above ingredients. Secure 2-part lid. Select VARIABLE, speed #1. Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to #5. Remove lid plug and insert tamper. Run machine for 15 seconds. Press ingredients into the blades until just moistened.

Bake

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

Variation:

Stir 1/2 cup (120 mL) 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