POSTPARTUM LACTATION COOKIES

Because let’s be real — postpartum cravings are no joke, and when you’re nursing around the clock, a cookie that doubles as a milk-making powerhouse is basically gold. These postpartum lactation cookies are soft, buttery, and packed with ingredients like oats and brewer’s yeast to support milk production. Add in some chocolate chips (because you deserve it), and you’ve got a cookie that’s equal parts indulgence and nourishment. Bonus? They’re easy to make and way more fun than another bowl of porridge.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup grass-fed unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)

• 2 large eggs (preferably pasture-raised)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)

• 1/4 cup brewer’s yeast

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 3 cups rolled oats

• 1 cup chocolate chips (or raisins, if that’s your vibe)

• Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or shredded coconut

Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and coconut sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, brewer’s yeast, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

5. Stir in the oats, chocolate chips, and any optional add-ins (nuts or shredded coconut) until evenly distributed.

6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

8. Store in an airtight container (if they last that long).

These postpartum lactation cookies are the ultimate snack — soft, chewy, and packed with everything your body needs to support breastfeeding. Whether you’re enjoying them with a cup of tea or sneaking one during a midnight feeding, they’re the perfect mix of comfort and nourishment. Because let’s face it, you’ve earned a cookie (or three).