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Healthy Lactation Cookies

These lactation cookies are soft, chewy, and made with ingredients like oats, flaxseed, and brewer’s yeast that may help support milk production.
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Course: Dessert
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 155kcal
Author: Liora

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • cup water
  • 2 ¼ cups quick 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
  • ½ cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 cup coconut sugar brown sugar works too
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chocolate chips dairy-free if needed

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, silicone mats, or lightly spray with cooking spray.
  • Make flax eggs by whisking together the ground flaxseed and water in a small bowl. Let them sit for a few minutes to thicken.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the oats, oat flour, brewer’s yeast, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, flax eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
  • Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies. Flatten slightly with a fork.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges turn golden. The cookies may look soft when removed from the oven, but they will firm up as they cool.
  • Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Flaxseed: Can be replaced with 2 large eggs if flaxseed isn’t available.
  • Quick Oats: If unavailable, pulse rolled oats in a food processor for 30 seconds to make them finer.
  • Coconut Oil: Can be swapped with neutral oils like avocado or olive oil, or melted vegan butter. Regular butter works if not vegan.
  • Chocolate Chips: Optional. Can substitute with dried fruit, nuts, or leave them out entirely.
Please note that the nutritional values are provided by an online calculator and should be considered as an estimate.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 63mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g