These Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Lactation Cookies are a great option for breastfeeding moms looking to boost their milk supply! They’re simple to make, packed with ingredients that support lactation, and offer a tasty treat for new moms. Plus, they’re freezer-friendly and make a wonderful addition to any meal train!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 cups flour (minus 1 tbsp, see notes)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp brewer’s yeast powder
- 1 tbsp ground flax seeds
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- Pinch of flaky salt (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line or spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
- Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, brewer’s yeast, and ground flax seeds.
- Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the butter with a hand-held or stand mixer for about 1 minute. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar, and beat for 1-2 minutes until well combined. Add the eggs and vanilla, then continue mixing for 3-6 minutes, until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Combine: Slowly add half of the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix on low until just combined. Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until incorporated.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in the oats and chocolate chips using a large spoon or mixing on low speed until fully combined.
- Drop Cookie Dough: Use two spoons or a cookie scoop to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. If using, sprinkle flaky salt over the cookies while they’re still hot.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Enjoy!
