Runner's Delight

Would you like a tasty, low-fat, nutritious treat to enjoy after a hard workout?  Bake up a batch of Runner's Delight (RD) to savor when your hard work is done.  These energy-packed, vitamin-filled, fiber rich treats--with no added sugar--are a guilt-free indulgence.  Loaded with essential minerals and sweetened with honey, RDs not only taste good, they're good for you.  Add a few to your lunch and you'll have plenty of energy for that tough evening workout.  Keep a supply on-hand and you'll be more likely to skip that bag of cookies, high in fat and loaded with empty calories, when your sweet tooth strikes.

Runner's Delight
1 1/2 cups quick cooking oatmeal
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup honey
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup applesauce
1 egg, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup slivered almonds (optional)
1/2 cup dried cranberries (optional)
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

In large bowl, combine oats, flour, salt and baking soda.  Set aside.  Place honey, molasses, butter, applesauce, and egg in large mixing bowl and mix until combined.  Slowly add dry ingredients to mixture.  Finally, add vanilla, almonds, cranberries and chocolate chips.  Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls, 1" apart on large baking sheet and bake at 325 for 8-10 minutes.  Makes 3 dozen

Assignment for the week ((repeat of last week)

day 1 - run 35 minutes     day 4 - run 35 minutes
day 2 - run 45 minutes     day 5 - run 45 minutes
day 3 - run 55 minutes     day 6 - run 55 minutes

LACE UP and bon appetit!