Boost your milk supply with this no-bake lactation cookies recipe! These dairy-free lactation cookies use brewers yeast, healthy fats, and oats to help mamas with breastfeeding. These breastfeeding cookies are chewy in nature, sweet, and a great way to increase breast milk supply!
An easy, no-bake lactation cookies recipe that every expecting mama should have on hand.
Not only do these milk-boosting cookies taste great but they freeze well too! A great lactation cookie to have on hand when you’re breastfeeding.
Not only are these no-bake lactation bites great for increasing milk production, but they’re also made with more natural sugars. Thus, a healthy option for new moms!
Just like these amazing breastfeeding snacks and this guide to dairy-free breastfeeding.
Ingredients In The No-Bake Lactation Cookies
While there are quite a few foods that support breast milk production, these are the ones in the no-bake lactation cookies recipe:
Flaxmeal: flax is a healthy fat that naturally supports a new mom. It also contains estrogenic properties which support breastmilk production
Brewers Yeast a classic food for boosting breastmilk! Brewers yeast (different from normal yeast), contains iron, proteins, vitamin B, etc (learn more about brewers yeast).
This yeast has a mild beer-like flavor which is often covered up in lactation bites recipes with excess sugar. While these easy lactation cookies do have some sweetness to them, I tried to find a balance between unnecessary sugar and taste.
Oatmeal is another tried and true ingredient when it comes to the milk supply! High in iron and easy to mix into just about everything. Oats (as well as healthy fats) are the base of these breastfeeding cookies.
Almond flour: healthy fats are key to breastfeeding. Make sure to learn the difference between almond flour and ground almonds though.
Nut butter: cashew butter is used in these lactation energy bites but any nut butter will work! We love almond butter or almond-hazelnut too.
Honey: you don't need much sweetness so a dash of honey does the trick. I always opt to use local, raw honey to get the best benefits.
The Best Foods To Increase Milk Supply
Breastfeeding (or pumping) can be a struggle for many moms and truthfully in many different ways. However, using food to help increase milk production is a great start if you’re struggling.
On top of the foods above, herbal supplements like fenugreek and milk thistle can work wonders. I used Fenugreek with my first and it definitely helped increase my supply in the short term.
From what I’ve read, there’s a lot that goes into keeping breast milk production high:
- Lots of healthy fats
- Water intake
- Specific milk-boosting foods
It can also be affected when you're outside your comfort zone with things like travel, so these are great to have on hand (so are these baby travel essentials).
Quick fact: if you're super nervous about breastfeeding or pumping, check out this online breastfeeding class. It's video-based and goes over everything you need to know to put your mind at ease. Stacy even has a course on boosting milk supply.
How To Make No-Bake Lactation Bites
- Melt the coconut oil in the microwave.
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Whisk the honey and cashew butter with coconut oil until smooth.
- Pour wet into dry and mix until combined. Add in the cranberries.
- Use a trigger ice cream scoop to portion the cookies onto a parchment-lined cutting board.
- Press the cookies down with a fork and place them in the fridge for one hour to set (or pop them into the freezer).
Important Teaching Tips
These lactation cookies can be stored in the fridge or the freezer in airtight containers. They do freeze solid so if stored in the freezer, let thaw before eating.
While in the fridge the cookies do firm up, at room temperature they are slightly sticky.
Any dried fruit will work in place of the cranberries. Likewise, peanut, almond, or sunbutter can replace cashew butter.
You can make this recipe into cookies or lactation bites, both work!
Fast, crave-worthy snacks that hit your protein goals (without tracking or extra cooking time).
Frequently Asked Questions About No-Bake Lactation Bites
While the ingredients in these cookies have been shown to increase milk supply, each mom is different. Thus, what works for one may not work for another. However, while these cookies are geared towards boosting breast milk, they’re also loaded with healthy ingredients to support new moms. Healthy fats, plant-based proteins, and lots of flavors. New moms are classically ravenous. These cookies help curb hunger while being delicious!
Actually, yes! While these cookies are geared towards increasing milk supply, more is not always better. Because they’re high in fats, too much of a good thing can cause symptoms like an upset tummy or diarrhea. Most of the time this won’t be the case. However, if you didn’t eat a high-fat diet previously, all of a sudden binging on fats might be too much for your system. One to two cookies each day is plenty.
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Easy Lactation Cookies (dairy-free, gluten-free)
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Equipment
- Silicone baking mat
Ingredients
- ½ cup oats
- ⅛ cup flaxseed meal
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 1 tbs brewers yeast
- ¼ cup cashew butter
- 1 tbs cashew butter
- 1 tbs coconut oil measured solid
- ⅛ tbs Honey
- 1 tbs honey
- ⅛ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Melt the coconut oil in the microwave or a small pot on low. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Whisk the honey and cashew butter in with the coconut oil until smooth.
- Pour wet into dry and mix until combined. Add in the cranberries.
- Use a trigger ice cream scoop to portion the cookies onto a parchment-lined cutting board.
- Press the cookies down with a fork and place them in the fridge for one hour to set (or pop them into the freezer).
Notes
- These lactation cookies can be stored in the fridge or the freezer in airtight containers. They do freeze solid so if stored in the freezer, let thaw before eating.
- While in the fridge the cookies do firm up, at room temperature they are slightly sticky.
- Any dried fruit will work in place of the cranberries. Likewise, peanut, almond or sunbutter can replace cashew butter.
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
Nutrition
Make breastfeeding a breeze by using natural foods to increase your milk supply! These healthy, dairy-free lactation cookies are sweetened naturally and loaded with fats. Thus, they’re the perfect snack for new moms.
Shelby S says
I used these cookies all the time while breastfeeding my second and third because they just tasted so good!