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No-bake Lactation Cookies (vegan, gluten-free options)

Author Erin Dooner
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Easy no-bake lactation cookies that are actually delicious and don’t take much time to throw together! They can be made gluten-free and vegan and they’re also 100% whole grain.

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 tablespoons (49 grams) coconut oil melted
  • 1/2 cup (128 grams) natural almond butter the kind with just almonds and no added fat or sugar – other types of nut butter also probably work
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup (92 grams) rolled oats make sure to use GF, if needed
  • 1/4 cup (27 grams) ground flax seed
  • 6 tablespoons (48 grams) Brewer's yeast make sure to use a gluten-free brand
  • 3/4 cup (150 grams) raisins or another add-in, see notes

Instructions

  • In a medium pot over medium heat, stir together the coconut oil, almond butter, maple syrup and salt. While stirring constantly, bring the mixture to a full boil.
    3 1/2 tablespoons (49 grams) coconut oil, 1/2 cup (128 grams) natural almond butter, 1/2 cup (120 ml) maple syrup, 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly and adjusting the heat as necessary (you might need to turn it down a little so that it doesn't start to stick to the bottom of the pan). The mixture should become glossy. Don't boil it longer or it may separate.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and cinnamon and stir.
    1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Stir in the oats, flax seed, Brewer's yeast and raisins until well combined.
    1 cup (92 grams) rolled oats, 1/4 cup (27 grams) ground flax seed, 6 tablespoons (48 grams) Brewer's yeast, 3/4 cup (150 grams) raisins
  • Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop out balls of the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper. Chill for about an hour to firm up the cookies.
  • Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to about a week. They can also be frozen for a few months.

Notes

  • If using chocolate chips, let the mixture cool a bit before adding them so that they don't melt.
  • The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 86mgPotassium: 493mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 0.4IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 3mgNet Carbs: 27
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