Natalie’s lactation cookies

FOODS THAT CAN HELP INCREASE YOUR BREASTMILK SUPPLY (aka – galactagogues!)

Oats: Healthy whole grains, fiber, iron, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants for both you and baby.
Brewers Yeast: A commonly known galactagogue! Brewer’s yeast is a rich source of B-vitamins and amino acids that has been long known to increase milk supply.
Flax Seed: packed with Omega-3s for healthy brain and eye development in baby. Also high in fiber!

INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED FOR THE LACTATION COOKIES (this recipe makes 3 dozen cookies):

2 Tbsp. flaxseed meal
4 Tbsp. water
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt (I like to use this pink Himalayan salt, but you can also get it at TJ’s!)
2-6 Tbsp. Brewer’s Yeast (the more the better! make sure it says “reduced bitterness” on the packaging)
3 cups quick oats
1 cup chocolate chips (I love to splurge here – Ghirardelli milk chocolate chips are my fav!)

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 375ºF.
Mix together the flaxseed and water and let sit while you cream butter and sugar together.
Add eggs, flaxseed mix and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, Brewer’s Yeast, and oats.
Add softened butter.
Mix well and add chocolate chips, hand stir.
Roll into 1 inch circles.
Bake for 9-11 minutes.

PRO TIPS:

Bake once a week! Store in airtight container + add one slice of bread to the container (this keeps cookies from going stale!)
Double the recipe and freeze to save time!

Ingredients listed above:

Your breastmilk supply is mostly genetic, but these cookies can help boost it!

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