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The Best Lactation Cookies {for Milk Supply} Recipe

The Best Lactation Cookies {for Milk Supply} Recipe
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These are the best lactation cookies designed to boost milk supply for nursing mothers. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, flaxseed, and brewer’s yeast, they are nutritious, dairy-free, and perfect for a healthy snack that supports breastfeeding.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • ⅓ cup water
  • ½ cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 cup coconut sugar (brown sugar works as well)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups quick cooking oats
  • ¾ cup oat flour
  • 3 Tablespoons brewer’s yeast
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Add-ins

  • ½ cup chocolate chips (dairy-free, if needed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two baking sheets by spraying with cooking spray or lining them with parchment paper or a Silpat mat, then set aside.
  2. Make Flax Eggs: In a small bowl, whisk together the ground flaxseed with the water until fully combined. Set this mixture aside as it will act as your egg substitute to help bind the cookies.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the quick cooking oats, oat flour, brewer’s yeast, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and sea salt. Stir thoroughly to blend the leavening agents and spices evenly throughout the dry mixture.
  4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate large mixing bowl, blend the melted coconut oil with the coconut sugar, flax egg mixture, and vanilla extract until you achieve a smooth and homogeneous mixture.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir gently just until combined to ensure the dough holds together but remains tender.
  6. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips carefully, distributing them evenly through the dough without overmixing.
  7. Scoop Dough: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of dough about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Press each cookie down lightly with a fork to slightly flatten them.
  8. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. The centers will still appear soft; avoid overbaking to keep the perfect chewy texture.
  9. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for approximately 5 minutes, so they firm up slightly before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Store Properly: Once cooled, store the lactation cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days or freeze them for up to 3 months to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • You can substitute brown sugar for coconut sugar if desired.
  • Use dairy-free chocolate chips to keep the cookies dairy-free and suitable for sensitive diets.
  • Do not overbake to maintain a chewy texture that is ideal for lactation cookies.
  • These cookies can be frozen and thawed as needed for convenience.
  • Brewer’s yeast is a key ingredient for lactation and can be found in health food stores or online.

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