Choc Chip Lactation Cookies
I have teased these cookies on Instagram for a while now. The current recipe has been tested, tweaked and tried again, many times over. Suffice to say I am very happy with the result and happy to share. While these cookies are designed for the breastfeeding mother to help boost her milk supply, these have been approved and are consumed daily by my partner.
You’re probably wondering what ingredients in these cookies help with milk production.
Oats: Oats contain some iron, and since low iron can cause a decreased milk supply, the theory is that a boost in iron could do the opposite, and help increase it. A theory I have is that oats are a nervine tonic. If a new mama is grounded and relaxed, this may help with her milk supply.
Brewers yeast: A rich source of B Vitamins, amino acids and chromium to help boost milk supply.
Tahini: High in calcium, sesame seeds are one of the best seeds for increasing milk supply.
Goji berries: In Traditional Chinese Medicine there is a focus on foods to nourish 'Qi' and Blood - rich in Iron , A and B Vitamins.
Ingredients
1 cup hulled tahini
½ cup maple syrup
1 tsp cinnamon
3 Tbsp brewers yeast
1 Tbsp chia seeds
1 cup almond meal
2 cups oats
100g chopped 85% chocolate OR ¾ cup choc chips
½ cup goji berries
1 cup shredded or flaked coconut
1-2 eggs, depending on moisture level
Method
Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Mix together tahini, maple, cinnamon and brewers yeast. Add the almond meal, oats, chia, goji and coconut - combine. Add in the choc chips. Whisk the egg in a bowl and add to mixture. If consistency seems dry or egg is on the smaller size, add a second egg.
Line a tray with baking paper and make cookies roughly a tablespoon or just over and flatten slightly. Sprinkle with some quality sea salt and bake for 12 minutes, check, and then cook until as golden as you like. Mine are generally baked for 15 minutes. We store ours in the fridge.
To make vegan: Replace egg with an extra ¼ cup of tahini. Choose chocolate or choc chips that are dairy free.
To make gluten free: Use gluten-free oats.