Here is the recipe I use to make some super yummy cookies that contain ingredients like oats, brewer’s yeast and almonds (which are foods that increase milk production). But, rest assured, these healthy treats are great for anyone, not just nursing mothers. And NO, Dads won’t start lactating if they eat them! Of course, Mamas that have an overabundant supply of milk would want to avoid these. I think I got the original recipe from eHow.com-
Since I like to make a few different flavors (chocolate chunk, raisin and craisin), I broke it down into a half batch that makes about 2 dozen. The original (full) batch made about 4 dozen, and you can easily double that and freeze them (about 8 dozen). I am also gonna try adding pomegranite seeds one time soon!
Instructions:
Flaxseed meal: 1TBSP; 2TBSP; 4TBSP
Water: 2TBSP; 4TBSP; 8TBSP
** mix the flaxseed meal and water, let sit 3-5 minutes
Butter: 1/2 cup; 1 cup; 2 cups
Sugar: 1/2 cup; 1 cup; 2 cups
Brown Sugar: 1/2 cup; 1 cup; 2 cups
**Cream butter and sugar
Large Egg: 1; 2; 4
**add to butter/sugar mix
Vanilla: 1/2tsp; 1tsp; 2tsp
**stir flaxseed mix into butter mix and add vanilla, beat until well blended
IN A SEPERATE BOWL COMBINE:
AP Flour: 1/2 cup; 1 cup; 2 cups
Whole Wheat Flour: 1/2 cup; 1 cup; 2 cups
Baking Soda: 1/2tsp; 1tsp; 2tsp
Salt: 1/2tsp; 1tsp; 2tsp
Brewer’s Yeast: 1TBSP; 2TBSP; 4TBSP
** mix dry ingredients with butter mixture
STIR IN:
Old Fashioned Rolled Oats (not quick cook)or steel cut oats: 1 1/2 cups; 3 cups; 6 cups
Raisins/Craisins/Chocolate or Dark Chocolate chunks: 1/2cup; 1cup; 2cups
Slivered Almonds: 1/4cup; 1/2cup; 1 cup
PREHEAT OVEN TO 375 WHILE YOU SCOOP COOKIES ONTO GREASED BAKING SHEET USING A MEASURING SCOOP
BAKE 10-12 MINUTES
dosage: 4 cookies per day 🙂 Enjoy! I would love to hear about some variations that you try, please share!
These are my newest version: Dark Chocolate Chunk with Coconut!
