Real talk for a minute here, after having a baby if your breastfeeding one of the most stressful things for new moms can be milk supply. There are many foods that can help with milk supply and I’m excited to share with you some awesome lactation cookie recipes in this post.
What are Lactation Cookies?
Lactation cookies are typically a combination of ingredients that contain milk-boosting properties. These ingredients typically include Oats, fenugreek, flaxseed meal, and Brewer’s yeast.
So do these cookies really help with milk supply? If you make sure you are drinking enough water along with with eating the cookies and a well-balanced diet they could help boost your milk supply.
Each body is different so it’s hard to say if lactation cookies will work for you. But homemade lactation cookies typically contain very nutritious ingredients for nursing moms.
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The Ingredients
Oats, fenugreek, flaxseed meal, and Brewer’s yeast are the most typical lactation recipe ingredients. Most lactation cookies include a few if not all of these milk-boosting ingredients.
So what do these ingredients do and why are they considered to be good for lactation?
Oats
Oats have a high amount of saponins which helps increase levels of prolactin. Prolactin is a key hormone needed for milk production.
Oats also have protein, vitamins, and minerals that are great for everyone!
Fenugreek
Fenugreek seeds can help your body balance your estrogen, which then helps regulate prolactin levels for better milk production.
Flaxseed Meal
Flaxseed meal contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. These healthy fats are not only good for mom but also give breast milk a nutritional boost.
Brewer’s Yeast
Brewers yeast is filled with B vitamins and is really good for many of the body’s processes.
Lactation Cookie Recipes
Whether you have an abundance of milk or are trying to build your supply these lactation cookies are filled with the ingredients to help you build and keep your milk supply.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies from Sugar and Soul
Moringa Lactation Bites from Everyday Maven
Oatmeal Lactation Cookies from The Best Ideas for Kids
Lactation Cookies from Courtney’s Sweets
Gluten-Free Lactation Cookies from A Clean Bake
Chocolate Peanut Butter Lactation Cookies from For the Love of Food
Even if you’re not breastfeeding these cookies are a great way to get additional nutrients while eating a sweet treat.
If you have tried everything you can and breastfeeding just isn’t working for you. That’s ok! Don’t feel guilty, remember fed is best!
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Thanks for including my moringa bites! This list is so useful for new mommas!
They look so good and moringa is so good for mom and baby!