Lactation Cookie Recipe to Increase Breast Milk Supply (2024)

“No,” I told my husband’s snickeringfriend. “These lactation cookies aren’t cookies made with breast milk. They’re cookies formulated to boost breast milk.” He was still a bit reluctant to try them, though. Which is a shame, because this lactation cookie recipe is sodelicious.

Bring on thegalactagogues

This lactation cookie recipe ischocked full of “galactagogues,” which are foods that may promote or increase the flow of mother’s milk. Thoughthere are no definitive studies that support food/herb-based galactagogues, too many moms experiences say otherwise.

But, let me be clear, if any mama is struggling with low breastmilk supply, the first thing she needs to do is consult with an IBCLC-certified Lactation Consultant. If funds are tight, she could go to a La Leche League meeting or check out Breastfeeding USA. Often chronic low milk supply can be tied to other anatomical issues like tongue ties or lip ties in babies or hormonal imbalance or insufficient glandular tissue in mom. It’s important to get help fast to address these issues (and perhaps get on a pumping plan).

But, if your breastfeeding relationship is going well, and you’d like to give your breastmilk a little boost, these may help. I found them helpful to make a few batches, freeze, and then eat a few cookies (if I must 🙂 at one sitting as needed. Of course, the way I make these cookies doesn’t really qualify as dessert (they’re not that sweet). Think of them more as a scone or yummy granola bar cookie. I fed these to my husband, son, and some friends that came over, and everyonelovedthem. And no, these cookies won’tcause children or men to lactate (although youmay wanna let them believe that so you can keep the cookies all to yourself 🙂 )

Most store-bought lactation cookies are made withjunk

Yes, similar to teething biscuits, most lactation cookieson the marketcontain soybean oil, refined sugars, and/or gluten. Boo!

Additionally, the majority of recipes onlinecontain flaxseed or flaxseed meal. While not necessarily a “bad” food,flax can oxidize and become rancid when heated. That’s because flax contains a delicate and unstable fatty acid profile. So I omitted this ingredient and used fennel instead, which can deliver the same pro-milk qualities without any issues with rancidity. Plus, the fennel adds a wonderful flavor!

Moremilk makin’ ingredients

The foundation of this recipe is oats. Known for their pro-lactating qualities, they make a wonderful gluten-free flour alternative. I also added brewer’s yeast, a known galactagogue by many. I like this onebecause it is derived from non-GMO beets, is gluten free and doesn’t feed yeast. And unlike so many brands out there, it doesn’t contain added synthetic vitamins.

Coconut oil also figures into the recipe, since the fatty acid profile is very supportive for healthy breast milk. And good old almond butter can boost supply – and add anutty yumminess.

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So, without further ado, here’s my recipe for delicious and effective lactationcookies. I hope these bring you more milk and enjoyment during your postpartum days!

Lactation Cookie Recipe Ingredients

• 2 cups organic rolled oats (where to buy)
• 1/2 cup organic coconut sugar (where to buy)
• 1/4 cup tapioca flour (can use organic cornstarch or arrowroot flour)
• 1/4 cup brewer’s yeast flakes(where to buy)
• 1 TB fennel seed, ground (where to buy)
• 1 tsp. aluminum-free baking powder (where to buy)
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt (where to buy)
• 1/2 cup almond butter (can replace with sunflower or tahini if allergic to tree nuts)
• 1/4 cup, plus 2 TB coconut oil, melted (where to buy)
• 2 eggs (can replace with chia seed or other egg replacement)
• 2 TB raw honey (where to buy)
• 1/2 tsp. organic vanilla extract (can use almond or orange as well)

Lactation Cookie Recipe Directions

1. Pre-heat oven at 350 degrees fahrenheit.
2. Put your 2 cups of rolled oats into a high speed blender or food processor. Blend until the oats are a flour-like consistency.
3. Measure out 1 TB of fennel seeds and grind in coffee grinder or with mortal and pestle until fine powder.
4. Putdry ingredients into large bowl and mix.
5. In a smaller bowl, put your almond butter, melted coconut oil, honey, eggs and vanilla extract. Mix well.
6. Pour the contents of smaller bowl into the dry ingredient bowl. Mix well with spoon or clean hands.
7. Grease a cookie sheet with coconut oil. Form small flat balls, about the circumference of a silver dollar.
8. Bake cookies in oven for 15-20 minutes. Check for slightest browning on outside of cookie.
9. Take out and transfer cookies to a cooling rack.
10. Enjoy warm, or let cookies cool to room temperature. Then store in an air-tight glass container.
11. Enjoy for breakfast with raw milk or yogurt. Or as a dessert or snack throughout day. This lactation cookie recipe wouldbe delicious in an ice cream sandwich too 🙂

Please share thislactation cookie recipe withany mamas whocould use a boost! And ENJOY!