Easy Lactation Cookies Recipe for Breastfeeding Moms

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
• 0.25 cup water
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 3 egg yolks
• 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup brewer’s yeast
• 1 tablespoon wheat germ
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 2.5 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather all of your ingredients for these amazing lactation cookies.
2. In a small bowl, combine flaxseed meal with water and let it sit for 5 minutes to create a flax egg.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks and vanilla extract, then stir in the flaxseed mixture.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, brewer's yeast, wheat germ, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the oats and chocolate chips.
6. Roll the cookie dough into walnut-sized balls and arrange them 2 inches apart on a baking sheet.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once cooled, these lactation cookies are ready to serve and enjoy. Perfect for breastfeeding mothers!

Nutrition

• Calories: 158 kcal
• Fat Content: 8 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 11 g
• Sodium Content: 107 mg
• Protein Content: 2 g
• Cholesterol Content: 31 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 21 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g