**A Sweet Treat for Nursing Mothers: Exploring Lactation-Friendly Cookies**
Nursing mothers face a unique challenge in balancing their nutritional needs with the well-being of their infants. Lactation cookies offer a delicious and supportive solution, combining nourishing ingredients with flavors that delight the palate. These cookies are specially crafted to promote milk production and address the needs of breastfeeding mothers. From classic oatmeal raisin to indulgent chocolate chip, our collection of lactation-friendly cookie recipes caters to various preferences and dietary requirements. Each recipe is packed with galactagogues, natural substances known to stimulate milk production, ensuring a plentiful supply for your baby's nourishment. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack or a special treat to satisfy your sweet cravings, our lactation-friendly cookies promise both enjoyment and nourishment.
LACTATION COOKIES
These cookies are great for breastfeeding mothers! They are moist and super yummy and they help boost and/or maintain milk supply. And yes, husbands can eat them too! I have to hide these from my hubby when I make them! The brewers' yeast, wheat germ, flax seed, and whole oats are why these cookies help with milk supply for lactating mothers. Don't skip those ingredients!
Provided by kfwarden
Categories Desserts Cookies Oatmeal Cookie Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix flaxseed with water in small bowl and let soak for 5 minutes.
- Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Add egg yolks and vanilla extract; beat to incorporate. Stir flax seed mixture into the butter mixture.
- Mix flour, brewer's yeast, wheat germ, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar in a separate bowl; add to butter mixture and stir until just combined. Fold oats and chocolate chips into the dough.
- Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 30.6 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 107.4 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
LACTATION-FRIENDLY COOKIES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- Mix water and flaxseed together in a bowl; soak 3 to 5 minutes.
- Beat coconut oil, white sugar, and brown sugar together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat the first egg into the butter until completely blended. Add vanilla with the second egg and beat until smooth.
- Stir flour, brewer's yeast, and salt together in a separate bowl; add to the large bowl and mix until just incorporated into the coconut oil mixture forming a dough. Fold oats and cocoa nibs into the dough; roll into small balls, arrange onto baking sheets, and flatten slightly.
- Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 12.4 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 92.5 mg, Sugar 14.6 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will help ensure that your cookies are delicious and nutritious.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
- Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies at the proper temperature. The temperature will vary depending on the recipe, so be sure to follow the instructions carefully.
- Let the cookies cool completely before enjoying them. This will help them set and develop their full flavor.
Conclusion:
Lactation-friendly cookies are a delicious and nutritious way to support breastfeeding mothers. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. With a little planning, you can have a batch of fresh, homemade lactation cookies on hand whenever you need them. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, reach for a lactation cookie!
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