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Power House Energy Cookies

These Power House Energy Cookies are full of highly nutritious ingredients. They have a crisp, nutty taste that makes them impossible to stop at just one.

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healthy energy cookies

Power house cookies are not your everyday oatmeal cookies; there’s a lot more going on in these cookies!

Here is an ingredient beyond the oats that makes these cookies extra healthy and provides an energy boost:

**Please Note: Brewer’s yeast is used as a probiotic and a nutritional supplement and is known for its benefits to lactating mothers. You should always consult with your healthcare provider before using any nutritional supplement. Read more about Brewer’s yeast and any medications it can interact with.  Avoid Brewer’s yeast if you are allergic to yeast or have frequent yeast infections. Read more about Nutritional yeast here.

Brewer’s yeast is rich in the following:

  • Chromium
  • Selenium
  • Iron
  • Potassium
  • Zinc
  • Magnesium
  • Protein
  • B vitamins

powerhouse energy cookies

To Make These Power House Energy Cookies, You Will Need These Ingredients:

Enjoy and freeze for longer storage.

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Power House Energy Cookies

A tasty healthy oatmeal cookie rich with nutrients and an energy booster. Great for lactating moms too.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy-free energy cookies, gluten-free energy cookies, gluten-free lactating cookies, lactating cookies, powerhouse cookies, vitamin B cookies
Servings: 20 Cookies
Author: Mary Krick

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cup Old fashioned oats ~ gluten-free if needed
  • 3/4 cup plus 1 tbsp oat flour ~ gluten-free if needed ~ you can also substitute 1 scoop of Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides fir the tablespoon of oat flour
  • 3 tbsp Nutritional yeast or Brewer’s yeast
  • 1/2 tsp Pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Baking powder ~ corn-free if needed
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 /2 cup Coconut oil or olive oil ~ I prefer the flavor of the coconut oil
  • 1 Lg Egg or a flax egg ~ see notes to make a flax egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cups Dried wild blueberries, mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, or some of each

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350-degrees F
  • Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners
  • In a blender, give the oats a few spins but don’t create oat flour.
  • Combine the lightly ground oats and the next 6 ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  • In a small bowl combine softened coconut oil and brown sugar. Add egg and vanilla and mix well.
  • Add coconut oil mixture with the oat mixture and stir well.
  • Fold in dried blueberries, chocolate chips or some of each.
  • Place scoops of dough, about 2 Tbsp onto prepared cookie sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  • Let cool sit about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  • These are fantastic frozen too.

Notes

How To Make a Flax Egg:
2 Tablespoons of ground flax seeds mixed with 1/3 cup water. Set aside while it thickens.
For more protein ~ you can substitute 1 scoop of Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides for the one tablespoon of oat flour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cookie

Power House Energy Cookies gluten, dairy, egg, and nut-free. Low FODMAP, lactating support

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