Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg (50g)
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (120g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 tbsp (14g) ground flaxseed meal
  • 2 tbsp (12g) brewer's yeast
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
  • 1/2 cup (85g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture looks pale and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and cohesive.
  3. Whisk the cinnamon, baking soda, salt, brewer's yeast, and flaxseed meal into the wet ingredients.
  4. Gently fold in the rolled oats and chocolate chips using a spatula until no dry streaks remain.
  5. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until edges are firm and mahogany-brown, but centers remain slightly soft.