Interstices & Liminal Spaces

This is originally from budgetbytes, but to be honest, I have amended it so freaking much that I have to type it up somewhere, because at this point, the original printout has too many notes to be easily read while cooking.  So.

Preheat oven to 375 F.

2 cups unsweetened applesauce
2 large eggs
1/2 cup light brown sugar (more if you like it sweet)
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 Tbsp (1.5 tsp) ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp ginger
1.2 tsp orange peel
3/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp baking powder
4 Tbsp butter, melted

Mix all of this together in a large bowl.  Once whisked smooth, add

1 cup milk or plant milk

I also add 2 scoops of protein powder, of whatever flavor you'd like in an oatmeal cookie.  I use vanilla, horchata, or cappuccino. It will not hurt to leave it out, though.

Add
1 cup of dried fruits (craisins, raisins, dried blueberries, dried cherries -- whatever)
3/4 cups chopped nuts (I've used almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
1 cup of flour (or GF flour -- this last time, I used 1/2 cup of all-purpose GF and 1/2 cup of almond flour), &
3 cups of old fashioned rolled oats.

Stir until combined.  Pour it all in a lightly-greased 9 x 13 pan and bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes.  

Serves 8.  It's good hot or cold, and reheats well.  Made to this recipe, it's about 500 calories, 15 grams of protein, 70 grams of carbs, 10 grams of fiber, 20 grams of fat.  (The protein on this is with 2 servings of protein powder added.)