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Lactation Cookies

Sep 16, 2014 · 1 Comment

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Lactation Cookies are chocolate chip oatmeal cookie recipe to help increase milk production.

Lactation Cookies Recipe- A chocolate chip oatmeal cookie recipe to help increase milk production for breastfeeding moms. Give your baby girl or baby boy the breast milk they need! From TheGraciousWife.com

Lactation Cookies

I've nursed three babies now, and these lactation cookies were my saving grace, numerous times.  So I really wanted to pass on this recipe to help other nursing mommas who might be struggling with some supply issues

These lactation cookies have oats, chocolate, brewer's yeast, and flaxseed, all of which are great for milk production. I always like to make a double batch and freeze half.  That way, if we're in the middle of a marathon growth spurt nursing session, I can just pop them in the oven without a fuss.

You'll probably notice that there's quite a bit of sugar in these.  That's because the brewer's yeast has a pretty funky flavor, so the sugar attempts to mask it.  It's important that you do get brewer's yeast and NOT nutritional yeast.  They're not the same thing, and though nutritional yeast is great for you, it won't do much for milk production.   I order mine from Amazon, pictured below:

For more ways to increase milk supply, read at KellyMom.com

Lactation Cookies Recipe

Lactation Cookies Recipe- A chocolate chip oatmeal cookie recipe to help increase milk production. From TheGraciousWife.com

Lactation Cookies

Lactation Cookies Recipe- A chocolate chip oatmeal cookie recipe to help increase milk production.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Lactation Cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 268kcal
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons brewer's yeast
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix flaxseed and water. Set aside and let sit for 3-5 minutes
  • Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy
  • Add eggs and mix well.
  • Add flaxseed mixture and vanilla, and blend well
  • Sift together flour, brewer's yeast, baking soda, and salt. Add to butter mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
  • Fold in oats and chocolate chips.
  • Scoop onto baking sheet (about 2 tablespoons per cookie) and bake at 350°F for about 11-14 minutes, until slightly browned around the edges and still soft in the middle.
  • Eat 2-4 per day to help with milk production.

Notes

  • Brewer's Yeast
  • Storage
  • Freezer Direction

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg
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