Lactation Cookies

These yummy lactation cookies are amazing for breastfeeding mothers! The nutrients in this recipe work in a multitude of ways to help moms boost and maintain their milk supply! 

Ingredients

• 3 c. old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 c. unbleached all-purpose flour
• ½ c. Glean pumpkin flour 
• 6 tbsp. brewer’s yeast
• 3 tbsp. ground flaxseed
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 10 tbsp. butter
• 4 tbsp. unrefined coconut oil
• 1 1/2 c. organic cane sugar
• 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 c. dark chocolate chips
• ¾ c. dried cranberries (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together oats, pumpkin flour, flour, brewer’s yeast, flaxseed, baking powder, soda, cinnamon and salt.
3. Beat the butter and coconut oil on medium speed until creamy.
4. Add in the sugar and beat on medium-high about 4 to 5 minutes, until fluffy.
5. Add in the egg and egg yolk and beat for about 3 minutes, until combined.
6. Add in the vanilla extract and beat until combined again.
7. Gradually add in the dry ingredients, beating on low speed until just combined and mixed. Fold in the chocolate chips and dried cranberries.
8. Hand roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
9. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes
10. Let cool completely before storing in a sealed container.  *These will be a little crumbly until they are completed cooled so do not try to move them!
11. Enjoy!