Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Lactation Cookies

Ingredients

• •3 cups old-fashioned oats
• •1 cup whole wheat flour
• •¾ cup all-purpose flour
• •5 Tbsp brewer's yeast powder
• •¼ cup ground flaxseed
• •3 Tbsp white chia seeds
• •1 tsp ground cinnamon
• •½ tsp aluminum-free baking powder
• •½ tsp baking soda
• •¼ tsp fine sea salt
• •1¼ cups sugar
• •6 Tbsp virgin coconut oil
• •6 Tbsp unsalted butter
• •2 whole large eggs
• •2½ tsp vanilla extract
• •6 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce
• •1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
• •¾ cup dried cranberries
• •¾ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• •1 spray nonstick vegetable oil spray
• •1 pinch flaky sea salt

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   Mix oats, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, yeast powder, flaxseed, chia seeds, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and 1/4 tsp. fine sea salt in a large bowl.

   5 min

2. 2.

   Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat sugar, coconut oil, and butter in another large bowl, scraping down sides as needed, until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until incorporated, about 4 minutes. Add applesauce and beat for just a few seconds (it will break the mixture slightly and look lumpy; that's okay).

   10 min

3. 3.

   Reduce mixer speed to low. Gradually add dry ingredients and beat just to combine. Using a wooden spoon, stir in chocolate chips, cranberries, and coconut flakes (if using). Chill dough at least 1 hour and up to overnight.

   60 min

4. 4.

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Coat parchment with nonstick spray.

   10 min

5. 5.

   Using a 1/4-cup (2.5-oz.) scoop, portion dough on prepared baking sheet, spacing 1"-2" apart (you'll get 6 per sheet). Flatten top of each cookie with your hand, then season lightly with flaky sea salt. Bake cookies until golden brown, 12-14 minutes.

   14 min

6. 6.

   Let cookies cool on baking sheets about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely (if moved immediately, they will crack and start to break apart). Repeat with remaining dough.

   15 min

7. 7.

   Do Ahead: Cookies can be made 5 days ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature, or place in a freezer-safe bag and freeze up to 1 month. Reheat by microwaving on low about 1 minute.

   1 min