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Date & Oat Lactation Bites

A healthy alternative to lactation cookies that make a perfect snack for nursing moms!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Snack
Keyword: Gluten-free, Vegan
Servings: 15
Calories: 80kcal
Author: Megan Gilmore

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dates, pitted (Soak them in water for 10 minutes and drain well, if not soft and squishy already)
  • 1/3 cup ground flax seed
  • 1/3 cup gluten-free rolled oats
  • 6 tbsp creamy unsalted peanut butter, or nut butter of your choice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vailla extract

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a large food processor fitted with an s-blade, process the dates until a sticky ball is formed. Add in the flax, oats, peanut butter, salt, and vanilla and process again until finely ground and crumbly. The mixture should stick together easily when pressed between your fingers. If the mixture doesn't stick together, try adding one tablespoon of water and process again.
  • Use your hands to roll the dough into bite-sized balls, about 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Arrange them in a single layer on a plate or baking sheet, cover tightly, and store in the fridge or freezer until ready to serve. (Once cold, you can pile them into a smaller storage container without them sticking to each other.)