Chocolate-Oat Lactation Cookies
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Chewy, chocolate-studded lactation cookies are among the tastiest ways breastfeeding parents can boost their milk production. Thanks to hearty ingredients like lactogenic old-fashioned rolled oats, brewer’s yeast, flaxseed meal, and crunchy omega-rich chia seeds, they’re chock-full of galactagogues, or substances that can increase milk supply. (Additional galactagogues include fenugreek, alfalfa, and other herbs rarely used to make delicious cookies.) Not to be confused with baker’s yeast, brewer’s yeast powder is a nutritional supplement sold on Amazon and in many grocery and health food stores. This recipe also contains coconut oil, a pantry power player that researchers believe increases prolactin, a hormone tied to lactation.
Even if you’re not concerned with breast milk production, there’s a lot for new moms and dads to love about these energizing chewy oatmeal cookies. Number one, they’re adaptable: Substitute milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate chunks, or dairy-free carob chips. Instead of cranberries, use golden raisins or chopped dried apricots. Add a ½ teaspoon almond or coconut extract, or trade ½ cup white sugar for brown sugar for nuttier-tasting cookie dough. Wholesome enough to eat for breakfast and sweet enough to have as a dessert, lactation cookies also freeze beautifully.
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