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:
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, beat well.
Sift together flour, brewer’s yeast, baking soda, and salt.
Add dry ingredients to butter mix.
Stir in oats and chips.
Scoop onto baking sheet, bake for 12 minutes.
Let sit for a couple minutes then remove from tray.
Recipe source: https://www.food.com/recipe/oatmeal-chocolate-chip-lactation-cookies-by-noel-trujillo-192346
