Vegan Gluten-Free Lactation Cookies

These cookies are a delicious and healthy option for the breastfeeding mother who may need a vegan or gluten-free alternative to traditional lactation cookies. Using organic and natural ingredients would be in line with the spirit of this recipe.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 117 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup peanut butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• ½ cup chocolate chips (Optional)
• ½ cup gluten-free rolled oats
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar replacement (such as Splenda® Brown Sugar Blend)
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed meal
• 1 tablespoon brewer’s yeast

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

Step 2

Bake in preheated oven until browned, about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Blend garbanzo beans in a food processor until chopped into very small pieces; transfer to a large bowl and add peanut butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir mixture until ingredients are incorporated into a dough-like substance. Fold chocolate chips, oats, flaxseed meal, and brewer's yeast into the bean mixture.

Step 4

Drop rounded spoonfuls of the 'dough' onto prepared sheet. Flatten cookies somewhat with the back of a spoon.