How to Make Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Lactation Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

For new moms, maintaining a healthy milk supply for their baby is a top priority. Many women turn to lactation cookies as a way to boost their milk production naturally. These cookies are not only delicious and satisfying, but they also contain ingredients that are known to support lactation, making them the perfect snack for nursing moms. This recipe for Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Lactation Cookies is a great way to indulge your sweet tooth while also supporting your breastfeeding journey.

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons brewers' yeast
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups oats
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons honey (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 40
  • Yield: 40 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir water and flaxseed meal together in a small bowl. Let stand until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Beat butter and both sugars with an electric mixer in a large bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flax mixture and vanilla; mix until well combined.
  • Stir flour, yeast, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until well combined. Stir in oats, chocolate chips, and honey. Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove cookies from the oven and transfer to wire racks to cool.
  • Nutrition

    159 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 87mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 75mg