Lactation cookies have become a popular snack among breastfeeding mothers, and for good reason. Not only do they provide “good” calories, but they also contain ingredients like flax, oatmeal, and nutritional yeast (or brewers yeast) that can help boost milk production.
But why should you choose these cookies over other snacks? For starters, they’re easy to make. You can whip up a batch in no time, and they’re perfect for busy moms who need a nutritious snack they can eat one-handed while taking care of their little ones. Eating healthy can be a challenge when you’re constantly on the go, but lactation cookies make it easy to get the nutrients you need.
This recipe, shared by a friend from Rumble in The Kitchen, is a tried, true and yummy concoction that you’re sure to love. So, if you’re a breastfeeding mom looking for a convenient and delicious way to boost your milk production, give these lactation cookies a try.
- 1 cup butter or coconut oil at room temp (coconut oil will make the cookies dairy free)
- 1/2 cup flax seed meal
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup coconut flour
- 3 cups oat flour
- 2 cups rolled gluten free oats
- 1 bag dark chocolate chips (look for aa high cocoa percentage to keep the chips dairy & soy free)
- 2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast Flakes (or Brewers Yeast - type will dictate if it is gluten free or not)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 9 x 13 pan
- Preheat oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit
- Mix flax seed meal in the water and set aside for 3-5 minutes.
- Cream coconut oil (or butter) and sugar.
- Add flax seed mixture and nutritional yeast flakes. Mix until light and fluffy.
- Add coconut and oat flour and mix well.
- Add baking soda, salt & rolled oats. Mix well.
- Add chocolate chips and mix well.
- If your mixture seems dry add in a little more water a tablespoon or two at a time.
- Spread evenly in a 9x13 pan and bake at 325 for 30-40m minutes.
- The edges should be golden brown and the middle should be set.
- Let cool (if you can resist the urge to cut into them right away) and cut into bars.
- Enjoy!
- You can find the traditional, or non-allergen friendly, version of this recipe below! This recipe has been contributed by Rumble in the Kitchen, be sure to browse her site for other delicious recipes!
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- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoon flax seed meal (no subs)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cup thick cut oats/old fashioned oats
- 1 bag of chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoon brewers yeast or nutritional yeast flakes
- Preheat oven at 375°F
- Mix 2 tablespoons of flaxseed meal and water, set aside 3-5 minutes.
- Cream butter and sugar
- Add eggs
- Stir flaxseed mix into butter mix and add vanilla
- Beat until well blended and mixture turns a pale yellow
- Mix dry ingredients, except oats and choc chips
- Add butter mix to dry ingredients
- Stir in the oats and then the choc chips
- Drop on ungreased or parchment lined baking sheet
- Bake 8-12 minutes. (Although in my oven it took 15 minutes)
