Vegan Gluten-Free Lactation Cookies
As a busy breastfeeding mum you might feel as though you don't have much time for baking.
Recipe Summary 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.Ingredients | Lactation Cookies Balls1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained½ cup peanut butter¼ cup packed brown sugar replacement (such as Splenda® Brown Sugar Blend)2 teaspoons vanilla extract⅛ teaspoon salt½ cup chocolate chips (Optional)½ cup gluten-free rolled oats1 tablespoon ground flaxseed meal1 tablespoon brewer’s yeastDirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.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.Drop rounded spoonfuls of the 'dough' onto prepared sheet. Flatten cookies somewhat with the back of a spoon.Bake in preheated oven until browned, about 20 minutes.Some vegans don't consider sugar or Splenda(R) to be truly vegan. You can sub 1/4 cup raw honey or molasses for sweetness instead of sugar. Sub raisins for chocolate chips.You can also sub 1/2 cup organic coconut oil or any nut butter for the peanut butter.Flax seeds and brewer's yeast are what make these lactation cookies in addition to the oats.Info | Lactation Cookies Ballsprep: 10 mins cook: 20 mins total: 30 mins Servings: 15 Yield: 15 cookies
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