A substance that increases milk supply is called a galactagogue. Some of the most commonly used herbal galactagogues are fenugreek, blessed thistle, and alfalfa. Before you decide on an herbal supplement, consider your reasons for doing so. Do you think that your milk supply is low? Why? Many moms think that they have a low milk supply even though their supply is just fine. (full article/details courtesy of Kellymom.com)
Oats (or oatmeal) are key in boosting milk supply because of the iron they contain that nursing moms are frequently in need of. Oats are also filling, dense with healthy calories – and nursing moms need calories! Oats are extremely nutritious and easy to work into the diet in a number of ways: cereals, granola, breads, casseroles, meatloaf, cookies – you can add oats to just about anything. Oats are also a great source of fiber.
Brewer’s yeast is an ingredient that has also long been touted to increase milk supply (although contested by some). Brewer’s yeast is one of the best natural sources of B vitamins, which are essential to overall health of a nursing mom (and any woman). Even if milk supply were not impacted by brewer’s yeast, the boost of energy (and increased sugar metabolism) that comes from brewer’s yeast consumption is worth including it in lactation cookies (or other things you bake).
The oil from flax seed is considered by many to be a galactagogue (substance that improves lactation). It is also a great form of fiber. And, while it is again debated among those who believe in flax’s galactagogue properties or not, one thing is certain: flax is power packed with omega-3 (essential fatty acids) that are absolutely crucial to a nursing mom’s diet (as well as baby’s diet, and all human health in general). Human milk is super charged with heavy amounts of omega-3 because the brain (rapidly growing in our babies) is dependent on these fatty acids. It is important that a mother not be deficient in omega-3 (something that many are) and risk her baby not getting enough for optimal health, development, and wellbeing.
Lactation Cookies- recipe 1
1/2 c butter (or 1/2 c applesauce) 1/2 c sugar (or 1/4 c molasses)
1/2 c brown sugar 4 TBS flaxseed meal
6 TBS water 2 eggs
2 c flour (wheat, rye, rice, etc.) 1 tsp vanilla
4 TBS nutritional/brewer’s yeast 1 tsp baking soda
1 c chocolate chips 3 c rolled oats (not instant)
* opt– add raisins, nuts, almonds, other goodies
- Soak flaxseed in the water for a few minutes to soften.
- Mix dry ingredients
- Cream together butter, sugar– add eggs, flaxseed and vanilla
- Add to dry ingredients
- Drop on cookie sheet
- Bake 8-12 minutes on 375°
Momma’s Milk recipe By Danelle Frisbie
2 eggs 1/2 c unsweetened applesauce
1 c flax 1 1/2 c flour (wheat, rye, rice, etc.)
1/2 c melted butter 2 c Agave nectar
3/4 c walnuts (crushed), 3/4 c raisins 2 c (12 oz) chocolate chips
4 TBS water 1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt
4 TBS nutritional/brewer’s yeast 3 c rolled oats (not instant)
In bowl mix flax and water until thoroughly mixed.
1. In large bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt and brewer’s yeast.
2. In another bowl, cream butter and 1 cup Agave nectar (the other cup will be used later)
3. Add eggs to the nectar mix, stirring well after each one. Add vanilla and stir.
4. Add the nectar blend to the flax and mix well. Pour nectar/flax mix into the large bowl of flour and mix well.
5. Mix in walnuts, chocolate chips, raisins. Mix in oats.
6. Add applesauce and final 1 cup Agave and stir well. Scoop onto baking sheets and press lightly with a fork.
7. Bake 13-14 minutes at 350°
Major Milk Makin recipe By Kathleen Major
1 1/2 c flour (wheat, rye, rice, etc.) 3/4 c oats (not instant)
1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt
3/4 c almond or peanut butter 1/2 c butter, softened (or 1/2 c applesauce)
1 c flax 1/3 c water
1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 c sugar (or 1/4 c molasses)
1/2 c brown sugar 2 tsp vanilla
2 eggs 2 c (12 oz) chocolate chips
1 c raisins, nuts, almonds, other goodies 3 TBS nutritional/brewer’s yeast
1. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a bowl
2. In large bowl, beat almond butter, butter, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, brewer’s yeast, flax and water until creamy
3. Mix in eggs. Gradually beat in flour mixture.
4. Mix in nuts and chocolate chips. Add oats slowly, mixing along the way
5. Place balls of dough onto greased baking sheets and press down lightly with fork
6. Bake 12 minutes at 350°
Lactation Bars
3/4 cup coconut oil 1/2 cup cane sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar 2 eggs
1/2 tablespoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup ground flaxseed 2 cups oatmeal
3/4 cup cocoa nibs 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Cream oil and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla. Mix until blended.
- Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl, except for oats, cocoa nibs, coconut, and nuts.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. Beat together.
- Stir in oats, cocoa nibs, coconut, and nuts.
- Coat a 9×13 with non-stick spray. Spread batter into pan and bake for 25 minutes.
Lactations cookies- recipe 2
1 c butter, softened 1 c sucanat (sugar)
½ c. dark brown sugar 4 Tbsp flax seed meal
4 Tbsp whole golden flax seeds 1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp bootstrap molasses 2 eggs
2 c whole wheat pastry flour 1 tsp baking soda
4 Tbsp nutritional or brewer’s yeast 3 c rolled oats
¾ c chocolate chips ¼ c dried cranberries
1. Mix together dry ingredients in one mixing bowl, except for oats, chocolate chips and cranberries.
2. Blend together wet ingredients.
3. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients.
4. Stir in oats, chocolate chips and cranberries.
5. Drop onto cookie sheets. Bake 9-12 min. at 375°
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Lactation Cookies- ~ Noel Trujillo
1 c butter 1 c sugar
1 c packed brown sugar 4 Tbsp water
2 Tbsp flax seed meal 2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla 2 c flour
1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt
3 c oats 1 c chocolate chips
2-4 Tbsp brewer’s yeast
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Mix the flaxseed meal and water and let sit for 3-5 minutes
3. Beat butter, sugar and brown sugar well. Add eggs and mix well. Add flaxseed mix and vanilla, mix well.
4. Sift together flour, brewers yeast, baking soda and salt.
5. Add dry ingredients to butter mix. Stir in oats and chips.
6. Scoop onto baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes.
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