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.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

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 grams (988.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4066

Total Fat 231.80g	297%
Saturated Fat 139.50g	698%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 220mg	73%
Sodium 1345mg	58%
Total Carbohydrate 457.30g	166%
Dietary Fiber 60.20g	215%
Total Sugars 207.50g
Protein 89.90g	180%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 459mg	35%
Iron 32mg	177%
Potassium 4073mg	87%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.8%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 42.8%