Healthier Lactation Cookies

Boost your milk supply and satisfy your sweet tooth with these Healthier Lactation Cookies, the ultimate snack for nursing moms! Packed with milk-boosting ingredients like rolled oats, brewer's yeast, and ground flaxseed, these cookies are as nourishing as they are delicious. A wholesome blend of whole wheat flour, coconut oil, and unsweetened applesauce creates a soft, chewy texture without the need for refined sugar. Naturally sweetened with honey and dotted with rich dark chocolate chips and optional crunchy walnuts, these cookies are an irresistible way to support postpartum nutrition. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re easy to whip up and perfect for meal prep or a quick energy boost. Store them at room temperature or freeze for a convenient, grab-and-go lactation treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 cups Rolled oats
• 1 cup Whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons Brewer's yeast
• 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseed
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Coconut oil, melted
• 0.25 cups Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.33 cups Honey
• 1 whole Egg
• 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
• 0.75 cups Dark chocolate chips
• 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, brewer's yeast, ground flaxseed, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, applesauce, and honey. Add the egg and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 5

Fold in the dark chocolate chips and chopped walnuts if using.

Step 6

Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 7

Lightly flatten the cookies with the back of a spoon as they will not spread much during baking.

Step 8

Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake; the cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze them for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	886.8 grams (886.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3862

Total Fat 240.70g	309%
Saturated Fat 137.00g	685%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.80g
Cholesterol 196mg	65%
Sodium 2575mg	112%
Total Carbohydrate 389.90g	142%
Dietary Fiber 58.10g	208%
Total Sugars 145.00g
Protein 89.10g	178%

Vitamin D 48IU	240%
Calcium 383mg	29%
Iron 30mg	168%
Potassium 3834mg	82%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.1%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 38.2%