How to Make Easy Lactation Cookies With NO Brewers Yeast

brewer's yeast

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: no substitute

Nutritional yeast provides similar benefits but is often easier to find.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while reducing saturated fat.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

flaxseed meal

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: ground sunflower seeds

Chia seeds provide similar omega-3 benefits.

In a large mixing bowl, add 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup brown sugar.

Mix on low speed for about a minute until combined.

Add 2 room temperature eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mix for another 30 seconds.

Add 2 tablespoons flaxseed, 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and mix briefly.

Add 1 1/2 cups rolled oats and 3/4 cup chocolate chips, stirring with a spatula or spoon.

Chill the dough in the fridge for 15 minutes or chill the cookie sheet with dough before baking.

Roll cookie dough into taller oval shapes for thicker cookies.

Bake at 350°F for 12-13 minutes.

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