Want a yummy way to keep up nutrients important for the support of breastfeeding? Try lactation cookies! Lactation cookies contain nutrients that promote lactation.
• Brewer’s yeast contains iron, protein, and other vitamins and minerals that promote milk supply. It is believed to help with fatigue and the “baby blues.”
• Oats are high in fiber and full of iron, protein and complex carbohydrates. Low levels of iron in the body can actually reduce milk supply.
• Flaxseed has good fats and enzymes, which are important for increasing the content of breast milk.
The best part is, since these have such great nutrients, anyone can eat them – not just breastfeeding moms. Make a batch and freeze some for later. Here’s a recipe from Food.com we like to share:
Ingredients:
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
4 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons flax seed meal
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
2-4 tablespoons brewer’s yeast
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups oats
1 cup chocolate chips
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Mix the flaxseed meal and water. Let sit for 3-5 minutes.
- Beat butter, sugar, and brown sugar well.
- Add eggs and mix well.
- Add flaxseed mix and vanilla and beat well.
- Sift together flour, brewer’s yeast, baking soda, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to the butter mix.
- Stir in oats and chips.
- Scoop onto a baking sheet, bake for 12 minutes.
- Let sit for a couple of minutes then remove from tray.
Recipe source: https://www.food.com/recipe/oatmeal-chocolate-chip-lactation-cookies-by-noel-trujillo-192346
