Lactation Cookie Recipe

Lactation cookies are a nourishing quick healthy snack option for new and expectant Mums. The ingredients within my lactation cookie recipe have been selected due to their high nutrient content which is beneficial during pregnancy and breastfeeding when your nutritional requirements are highest.

This recipe is for my sister and for her new bundle of joy xox

Makes approximately 15 cookies

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons of unhulled tahini

1/3 cup of organic virgin coconut oil

2 tablespoons of honey or rice malt extract

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

2 teaspoons of dried cinnamon

1 egg

3/4 cup of dried fruit of your choice such as dried apricots, dried peaches, pear, figs, sultanas, or dates

1 cup of almond meal

1-2 tablespoons of Brewers Yeast (Optional. If using add more honey if needed to mask flavour)

1 1/2 cups of rolled oats

1/2 cup desiccated coconut

Method:

Preheat your oven to 180 degrees. You will need two baking trays lined with baking paper.

Combine tahini, coconut oil, honey, cinnamon and vanilla extract in a mixer and place on a fast speed. Once these are well combined add your egg. Blend again until well combined.

Add dried fruit, almond meal, oats, brewers yeast and desiccated coconut. Mix until well combined and batter has a dough consistency.

Make small balls of dough using a tablespoon of dough at a time. Place onto the tray and gently press down on your ball with the palm of your hand. Repeat this process until all your batter is used.

Place in the oven for 12 minutes and remove once slightly brown.

Enjoy  🙂

Notes:

These cookies can be enjoyed by everyone including children, men and mothers who are unable to breastfeed. The high nutrient content of these cookies would be beneficial for all mothers in their recovery following birth including those not breastfeeding. Perhaps leave out the Brewers Yeast due to it’s ability to boost milk production and it’s distinctive flavour.

I have made a variation of this recipe with good quality dark chocolate in combination with the dried fruit. Keep in mind that some babies can become unsettled if there mothers have chocolate.

I have not included any herbs in my recipe as I feel these should be prescribed on an individual basis based on your particular circumstance. Herbs can be safely used during pregnancy and while breastfeeding if prescribed by a herbalist. For advice on foods and herbs during pregnancy or while breastfeeding you can make a booking with me to discuss your case.