The easiest way to support your gut and feel better—without changing your diet.
Soft, warmly spiced, and naturally satisfying, these high-flax cookies support digestion, heart health, and lasting fullness. Made with fiber-rich flax, whole grains and comforting spices like cinnamon and mace, they deliver both nourishment and indulgence in every bite.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
- Gut health support from high fiber flax and whole grains
- Heart-healthy omega-3s in every serving
- Gluten-free and satisfying
- Keeps you full longer (great for reducing snacking)
- Easy to make and perfect for a grab and go breakfast
- >Freeze well
Yield
Makes approximately 24–36 cookies
Ingredients
<strong”>Dry Ingredients (mix separately)
- 3 1/2 cups (462 g) Tree Street Grains 9-Grain Flour
- 2 cups (233 g) ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon mace
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (302 g) sugar
- 1 cup (176 g) shortening
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk of choice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Variation: Omit spices and 1/4 cup flour. Add 1/4 cup cocoa powder. These have a wonderful rich flavor, but do not have a strong chocolate flavor. These can also be made with traditional whole wheat flour or white flour.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients until evenly combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.
- Add molasses, egg, milk, and vanilla. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. Dough should be the stiffness of sugar cookie dough.
- Scoop dough into 2-4 tablespoon portions (depending on desired cookie size)and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, until cookies are set with slightly firm edges.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips for Best Results
- The dough will be slightly soft. If cookies spread completely flat the dough is too soft. Add more flour.
- For softer cookies, remove from oven slightly early.
- Cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Store in an airtight container or freeze for longer storage.
What Makes Flax + Whole Grains So Powerful?
Adding flaxseed and/or whole grains to foods you already eat and like is one of the easiest ways to improve your daily nutrition without changing your routine. These are naturally rich in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, which support digestion, heart health, and steady energy.
