Healthier Lactation Cookies

Lactation cookies are believed to help increase milk supply for breastfeeding mothers due to the ingredients like brewer’s yeast and flaxseed meal.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Healthier Lactation Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2040

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Rolled oats
• 1 cup Whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoon Brewer's yeast
• 2 tablespoon Flaxseed meal
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• ¹⁄₄ cup Coconut oil
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chocolate chips
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped nuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, brewer's yeast, flaxseed meal, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, coconut oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix well.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
5. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Enjoy the healthier lactation cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 170kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 9g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.