Breastfeeding Cookies
Wholesome ingredients to support your milk supply naturally
Breastfeeding is one of the most nutritionally demanding stages of a woman’s life. That’s why it's so important to fuel your body with real, nourishing foods that support energy, recovery, and if needed, milk supply.
These Breastfeeding Cookies are a delicious, easy snack packed with galactagogues (ingredients known to support lactation), alongside healthy fats, fibre, and key nutrients to help nourish new mums.
Whether you're experiencing a dip in supply, or just looking for a wholesome treat between feeds, these cookies are a favourite go-to for postpartum support.
Ingredients
2½ cups oats
4 tablespoons ground flax seeds
½ cup water
6 tablespoons extra-virgin coconut oil
¾ cup coconut sugar
¼ cup brewer’s yeast
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp Himalayan or sea salt
⅔ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Method
Preheat your oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
Add 2 cups of oats to a blender and blitz into a fine flour.
In a large bowl, mix the ground flax seeds with water and let sit for a few minutes.
Stir in the coconut oil, coconut sugar, brewer’s yeast, vanilla, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Gradually mix in the oat flour until a dough forms.
Fold in the remaining ½ cup of whole oats and the dark choc chips.
Roll into 3cm balls, place on the tray, and gently flatten with a fork.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until just golden on the edges.
Cool on the tray for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Why These Ingredients?
Brewer’s yeast is a traditional galactagogue known to support milk production
Flaxseeds are rich in omega-3s and fibre to support hormones and digestion
Coconut oil is a healthy fat to fuel mum’s energy and support baby’s brain development
Dark chocolate - because we all deserve a little treat!
Naturopath Tip:
Pair 1-2 of these cookies with a cup of calming herbal tea (like fennel, chamomile, or nettle) and take a few slow, mindful moments for yourself because you deserve it mumma!
Save this recipe for your postpartum prep or share it with a mum friend who needs a nourishing snack.
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