No Butter Lactation Cookies
Satisfy sweet cravings while supporting milk production with these wholesome *No Butter Lactation Cookies*! Perfectly crafted for breastfeeding moms, these nutritious treats boast key ingredients like oats, flaxseed, and brewer's yeast—known to enhance lactation—while swapping butter for heart-healthy coconut oil and unsweetened applesauce. Packed with rich dark chocolate chips and optional crunchy nuts, these cookies strike a delicious balance between indulgence and nourishment. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re soft, chewy, and ideal for a mid-day energy boost or as a guilt-free dessert. These easy-to-make cookies not only fit seamlessly into a busy mom’s lifestyle but also provide a dairy-free option that everyone will love.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons brewer's yeast
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup dark chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, ground flaxseed, brewer's yeast, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
Step 3
In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, applesauce, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Step 4
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
Step 5
Fold in the dark chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using).
Step 6
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The cookies may look slightly underdone in the center but will set as they cool.
Step 8
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (988.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4065.9 |
| Total Fat 231.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 139.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 219.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1345.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 457.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 60.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 207.5g | |
| Protein 89.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 459.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 31.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4073.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories