Healthy Lactation Cookies
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Published Oct 24, 2023
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These are the best lactation cookies for nursing mamas! They’re soft, chewy and made with ingredients to help boost milk supply like oats, flaxseed and brewer’s yeast.
Calling all my breastfeeding mamas out there! I’ve got the best lactation cookies recipe for you!
They are perfectly chewy and soft, studded with chocolatey goodness and have three key ingredients to help with milk production – oats, brewer’s yeast and flaxseed!
Before I was even pregnant, I remember looking up lactation cookies to make for friends and I had a really hard time finding any recipes that were actually healthy and not loaded with sugar and white flour. So I decided to created my own recipe, which is what I’m sharing with you today!
Knowing that some mamas need to be dairy-free + soy-free and/or gluten-free, I created a lactation cookie that’s vegan, gluten-free and still delicious! When recipe testing for these cookies, I made several batches to make sure they were perfect.
Lucky for me, this meant that I had plenty on hand to freeze as part of my pre-baby meal prep. I also had Isaac taste-test them just to be sure the flavor was good and he LOVED them too!
Spoiler alert: it is fine for men to eat these cookies… they won’t start lactating. But feel free to tell your hubby that they will make him lactate if you want to keep all the cookies for yourself. 😉 It can be our little secret.
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Why You’ll Love These Cookies
- May help boost milk supply: These cookies are packed with ingredients known help boost milk production like oats, brewer’s yeast and flaxseed.
- Absolutely delicious: These cookies have a soft and chewy texture and the perfect amount of sweetness to mask the bitterness of the brewer’s yeast.
- Made with healthier ingredients: Before I created this recipe I had a really hard time finding any lactation cookies that were actually healthy and not loaded with sugar and white flour. So, I created this recipe that’s made with better-for-you simple ingredients like oats, oat flour, coconut sugar, coconut oil and flaxseed.
- Allergen-friendly: These cookies are vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free + soy-free so they’re perfect for mamas with allergies or who need to be dairy-free + soy-free due to breastfeeding.
- Perfect for meal-prep: These cookies are great for pre-baby meal prep! Make a few batches before baby comes to store in the freezer.
Ingredients Needed
- quick cooking oats – oats have been shown to help with milk production so naturally oats are the base of our cookies! Quick cooking oats result in softer, chewier cookies, but rolled oats will work as a substitute if that’s all you have on hand. You can also quickly process rolled oats in your food processor for 30 seconds or until they are the texture of quick oats. I like Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Quick Cooking Rolled Oats.
- oat flour – you can use store-bought oat flour or make oat flour at home.
- brewer’s yeast – almost every lactation cookie has brewer’s yeast because it’s one of the best foods to help with breast milk supply. It’s a fungus and gets its name because it is used in the production of beer and bread. It’s packed with vitamins and minerals – most notably, vitamin B, iron, zinc, magnesium and potassium. It’s also a good source of protein. One 1/4 cup serving offers 8 grams of protein. While it has a lot of really great benefits, it’s important to note that you should talk to your doctor before adding brewer’s yeast to your diet as it can interact with a variety of medications.
- cinnamon and sea salt – two flavor enhancers for these cookies.
- coconut oil – helps to keep these cookies moist. We’re using melted coconut oil in place of butter, but feel free to swap this for melted vegan butter or regular butter if you don’t need these cookies to be vegan.
- coconut sugar – I personally love coconut sugar but organic brown sugar works too
- ground flaxseed meal – we’re making a flaxseed egg by combining ground flaxseed with water in place of a regular egg, but you can use a regular egg if desired.
- vanilla extract – the perfect flavor enhancer for these cookies. Make sure you’re using pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.
- chocolate chips – I love the addition of chocolate chips in these cookies! I recommend Enjoy Life dark chocolate chips which are allergen-friendly or Lily’s chocolate chips because they are low in sugar and calories.
How to Make
Step 1: Start by whisking together your ground flaxseed and water in a small bowl to make your flax eggs. Set aside to let the flax eggs gel up for about 5 minutes.
Step 2: In a medium bowl add your quick oats, oat flour, brewer’s yeast, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Stir together to combine.
Step 3: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: oil, sugar, flaxseed eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 4: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently stir in the chocolate chips.
Step 5: Take about a tablespoon of dough and round into a cookie, placing about two inches apart on a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Press each cookie down with a fork a bit to make more of a cookie shape. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
Note! The cookies may seem a little soft when you take them out from the oven, but don’t over bake or they’ll get too crisp. They will continue to set as they cool.
Ingredient Swaps
- Quick oats – If you don’t have quick oats on hand, you can quickly process rolled oats in your food processor for 30 seconds or until they are the texture of quick oats. You can also just use regular rolled oats as a substitute. The texture might just be a tad chewier.
- Oat flour – If you don’t have oat flour on hand you can easily make homemade oat flour with rolled oats. I haven’t tried making these cookies with a different flour, but some people have used all-purpose flour and said it worked well!
- Flaxseed – If you don’t have ground flaxseed you can make chia eggs or use 2 large eggs instead if you don’t need these cookies to be vegan.
- Coconut sugar – Regular cane sugar or brown sugar should work well as a substitute.
- Coconut oil – Feel free to swap the coconut oil for another neutral oil like avocado oil or olive oil or you can use melted vegan butter. Regular butter will also work if you don’t need these cookies to be vegan.
- Chocolate chips – Feel free to skip the chocolate chips or swap them with a different mix-in of choice. Some ideas: dried cranberries, raisins or chopped nuts like almonds, pecans or walnuts.
Foods That Help Increase Milk Supply
As soon as I found out I was pregnant, I started thinking about breastfeeding and knew I wanted to at least try it.
I know women have vastly different experiences with this, so I wanted to go into it with an open mind, but also as prepared as possible. I researched which foods are full of galactagogues, which are substances that help increase milk production. Here’s a little list of the natural foods I found:
- Oats – One of the reasons for decreased milk supply is low iron levels. Oats are super high in iron so some studies have shown that oats help with milk production.
- Barley – Whole barely is the richest dietary source of beta-glucan, a polysaccharide that has been shown to increase prolactin (aka the breastfeeding hormone).
- Brewer’s yeast – It is packed with vitamin B, iron, zinc, magnesium and potassium. It has a lot of benefits, but you should check with your doctor before adding brewer’s yeast to your diet. It can interact with a variety of medications and can cause some unwanted side effects.
- Flaxseed – Flaxseed is high in omega-3 fatty acids (which are great for baby) and it also contains phytoestrogens that can influence breast milk production.
- Fennel – Like flaxseed, fennel and its seeds contain phytoestrogens, which are known to help with milk production. If you’re looking for ways to include whole fennel in your diet, I love these recipes: crackling cauliflower, fennel salad and orange tofu with fennel.
- Fenugreek seeds – Both fenugreek seeds and fennel can be found in Mother’s Milk tea.
How to Store Lactation Cookies
Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, in the fridge for up to 10 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Can I Make Lactation Cookies in Advance?
Yes! Like I said, I ended up making several batches while recipe testing these cookies and stored them in freezer-safe bags until I needed them. They held up just fine in the freezer and I had peace of mind knowing I had some prepped for when I needed them.
They honestly saved me when Olivia was in the hospital for a few weeks after her heart surgery. I was pumping every 2-3 hours and these cookies were one of my favorite snacks! And I swear they helped with my supply.
FAQ’s
The brewer’s yeast is one of the main ingredients to help boost milk supply so I highly recommend picking up a bag if you want to make these cookies. I used Anthony’s brewer’s yeast, which I ordered from Amazon. That said, if you don’t have brewer’s yeast and can’t find it you could probably use 3 additional Tablespoons of oat flour instead of the brewer’s yeast! I haven’t tested this so I’m not sure if it would change the texture of the cookies, but let me know if you try it in the comments below.
This is a hard question to answer because everyone is different and there are so many different factors when it comes to increasing your milk supply. These lactation cookies aren’t guaranteed to boost milk supply and production, but they are made with many ingredients that are full of galactagogues, which are substances that can help increase milk production. Did these cookies help with my supply? I would say so! Of course, I was also staying well hydrated and fueling my body with nutritious foods, but I did notice a boost in supply when I was consistently eating these cookies.
I started eating lactation treats as soon as Olivia was born, but some people suggest starting 1-2 weeks before delivery to help establish your milk supply. That said, I do recommend talking to your doctor or lactation consultant before adding brewer’s yeast to your diet to make sure there are no issues.
When consuming lactation cookies or any other lactation treat, consistently is key! The amount of cookies to consume each day depends on your body and your personal milk supply, but I would start with 1 cookie per day and then increase to 2 based on your results.
If you are consuming them consistently the average time frame to see results is 1-3 days, but this will vary person to person. It is also recommended to eat a lactation treat 1-2 hours before breastfeeding or pumping.
Yes! If you consume too many lactation cookies you could end up with an oversupply of milk or you could encounter gas, bloating or headaches, which are all common side effects of brewer’s yeast.
No! As I mentioned above, Isaac tested these cookies when I first made them and I know many moms who have made these and said their kids ended up loving them!
What Mamas Are Saying
“So I never leave reviews, it’s very very rare that I do. But I had to come and leave a review for these cookies! They were soooo delcious I had to stop myself from eating the whole batch! I ate about 3 a day and definitely notified that I pumped about an 1-2 more ozs per pump session… the cookies are so yummy and chewy, the brewer’s yeast isn’t even detectable.” –Jada
“What a delicious and effective cookie! I just had my little one about a month ago and was frustrated that one breast had minimal output and I couldn’t quite keep up with her appetite. This literally tripled my output in one breast within 12 hours of consumption! I’m amazed! Will be making this regularly!” – Britt
“I just had a baby almost 3 weeks ago and I’ve struggled trying to keep my milk supply up. I made a batch of these cookies and they are SOOOOO tasty, and so much better than store bought lactation cookies. And I’ve been able to pump twice the amount of breast milk! I will definitely be making more soon!” – Sarah
More Recipes to Help with Milk Supply
- Lactation Smoothie
- Lactation Bites
- Easy Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal
- Savory Oatmeal
- Lactation Baked Oatmeal
- Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
- Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookie Smoothie
- Protein Overnight Oats
- Lactation Brownies
- Lactation Baked Oatmeal
Be sure to check out my full list of the best breastfeeding snacks and all of my healthy snack recipes!
The Best Lactation Cookies {for Milk Supply}
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups quick cooking oats
- ¾ cup oat flour
- 3 Tablespoons brewer’s yeast
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 cup coconut sugar, brown sugar works as well
- 2 Tablespoons ground flaxseed + ⅓ cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips, dairy-free, if needed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and spray two baking sheets with cooking spray or line with parchment or Silpat and set aside.
- Make flax eggs by whisking together ground flaxseed with water. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together oats, oat flour, brewer's yeast, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl mix together oil, sugar, flaxseed eggs and vanilla until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Gently stir in chocolate chips.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop cookie dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Press each cookie down with a fork a bit.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown. The cookies may seem a little soft, but do not over bake or they’ll get too crisp. Remove from oven and let cool on sheet for about 5 minutes or until they start to harden up a bit. At this point you can transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Notes
- Flaxseed: If you don’t have flaxseed feel free to use 2 large eggs instead.
- Quick oats: If you don’t have quick oats on hand, you can quickly process rolled oats in your food processor for 30 seconds or until they are the texture of quick oats.
- Coconut oil: Feel free to swap the coconut oil for another neutral oil like avocado oil or olive oil or you can use melted vegan butter. Regular butter will also work if you don’t need these cookies to be vegan.
- Chocolate chips: Feel free to skip the chocolate chips or swap them with a different mix-in of choice. Some ideas: dried cranberries, raisins or chopped nuts like almonds, pecans or walnuts.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Can’t wait to make! Any idea how long these would last in the freezer? I’m due in January… 🙂
How exciting!! They should keep for a few months in the freezer. I’d say 3-4 months, so you should be good. 🙂 Can’t wait to hear what you think of them!!
So tbh.. I thought these were going to be nasty bc I’ve tried a gluten free cake recipe before and I really disliked the texture but I thought I’d give it a shot bc of the ingredients. I needed a cookie i could eat and feel good about. I didn’t want a recipe with butter and lots of flour. And *drumroll* they were delicious!!! I can taste the coconut oil but that’s fine bc I love coconut. Maybe next time I’ll even add some shredded coconut. I love that the recipe made a lot of cookies too. I forgot to count but around 2 dozen. And they seem to work about an hour or less after eating them. I can hear my baby swallowing a lot of milk after I eat a couple so I’m really happy. Thank you so much for this recipe! I’m going to have to try your pumpkin oatmeal cookies next.
Yay!! This makes me so so happy, Misha. I’m thrilled you enjoyed them and that they’re working! Here’s to a baby mama and happy baby!! <3
I’m back again making this recipe again lol. I just wanted to add that my 6 year old who is the pickiest eater in the world LOVES these cookies! I’m going to have to triple the recipe and freeze the balls before baking. Another question, do u have a lactation brownie recipe? Or have u tried one? I’ve been craving some brownies.😊
Ahh this makes me so happy to hear, Misha! I don’t have lactation brownies, but that’s a good idea. I’ll definitely add it to my list. I do have a lactation bites recipe though. Thank you so much for leaving a comment + star rating. It’s super helpful to other readers, so I appreciate it!
These are so good! I even halved the sugar and they are still delicious. And they seem to work very quickly – sometimes just several minutes after eating one!
P.S. Congratulations Brittany on little Olivia! She’s beautiful! I was following along for your whole pregnancy as I was just 2 weeks behind you. I would use your updates as insight into what I might be able to expect for the upcoming weeks 😅. Although my little girl ended up arriving early on November 1st so I wasn’t able to see how your delivery went beforehand lol. Wishing you and your family well!
Ahh I love hearing that, Kristin! Thanks for trying this recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. And congrats on your little babe. <3
Love these cookies! I believe they are helping with my supply. They freeze and thaw well. Thank you!
Ahhh I love hearing that, Nikole!! So glad they are working for you. Thanks for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. It’s super helpful to other readers. <3
Just tried this recipe to freeze in preparation for baby’s arrival! Can the dough be portioned and frozen prior to baking? What are your suggestions for doing so? Thanks!
Hey Vicky – I haven’t tried freezing the dough, but I don’t see that being an issue at all. I would just store the dough in an airtight container and take it out a few hours before you’re ready to cook them to thaw. You could also bake the cookies now, let them cool and freeze them. They’ll last about 3-4 months in the freezer. 🙂
I eat these directly out of my freezer! They are great! I use eggs instead of the flax meal and used mini chocolate chips. Thank you!
I’m so glad you’re loving these lactation cookies, Juliana! Thanks for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. The reviews are super helpful to other readers. 🙂
These are amazing! The only problem is I can’t keep my husband away from them! 😆
Haha amazing!! Glad your hubby likes them too. 🙂 Thanks for coming back to leave a comment and star rating, Emily. I really appreciate it!
Delicious cookies and helpful for milk supply!
Yay! So glad you’ve had success with them, Allyson. And thank you so much for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I so appreciate it. Happy breastfeeding!!
So yummy! Doubled salt and used 1/4 c brewers yeast, 3/4 c brown sugar and dark chocolate morsels. I’ve already made three batches.
Ahh that makes me to happy to hear, Stef! So glad you’re loving these cookies. Thank you for coming back to leave a comment and star rating, it means the world to me. 🙂
These are SO yummy !! I had my 3rd baby on 1/18. As soon as I got home I made them, they really helped my milk supply come in. Since then I have made 3 batches. My husband and kiddos cannot get enough of them !
Ahh yay, that makes me so happy to hear, Cristhy! I’m so glad these cookies have helped your supply. Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. The reviews are super helpful to other readers, so I appreciate it! <3
I have tried three healthy versions of lactation cookies and these are the best!! I’m used to the brewers yeast so upped it to 1/4 cup this last batch and threw in a couple teaspoons of instant coffee, just enough to make the chocolate taste more chocolatey.
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Taylor!! I’m glad you enjoyed these cookies! And I love that you added some instant coffee!! I’m sure they were delicious. 🙂 Thanks for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me!
Hi, Brittany
Okay, so I’ve used all of these ingredients in the past with the exception of the Brewers yeast. These cookies have a funky flavor and I’m wondering if this is why. Maybe I’m not used to it? Literally just purchased all ingredients from Thrive Market so everything is fresh. The Brewers Yeast I purchased from Amazon and it’s Anthony’s brand. Please let me know if I’m the odd duck. I will absolutely eat them though, baby’s milk is more important than anything 🙂
Hey Michelle! It could totally be because you’re not used to the brewer’s yeast. The brewer’s yeast can definitely have a bitter taste to it. You can always start with just 1-2 Tablespoons of the brewer’s yeast until you get used to it.
Hi! I haven’t made these yet but I am very excited to have found a healthy lactation recipe! Was just wondering if I could substitute the oat flour for almond or coconut flour? Which you think would be best. Thank you!! 🙂
Hey Katin! I haven’t tried using anything besides the oat flour in this recipe, but I would try almond flour versus coconut because coconut flour soaks up way more liquid. Let me know if you try it and how they turn out!!
These are awesome! I’ve made them multiple times now. Delicious and definitely help my supply. This time I reduced the sugar to 2/3 c and they are still sweet enough. Next time I might try taking it down to 1/2c. Thank you for this recipe!
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Caitlin! I’m so glad you’re enjoying this recipe. Thanks for coming back to leave a comment, I so appreciate it! <3
Really easy to make. I been making this since I had my baby in February. The only strange flavor I noted was when I used the flaxseed.. I made another batch with using the eggs instead and they are better and the flavor is better.
That’s interesting you noticed a strange flavor when using the flaxseed. Was your flaxseed expired? Either way, I’m so glad you’re loving this recipe, Catalina! Thanks for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I so appreciate it. <3
can i use less sugar
Totally! You can limit the amount of sugar you use.
Hello from India! I have already made this twice and it’s absolutely delicious. The first time I baked it for ten mins like you said at 180°c but found it a bit chewy. Today I baked it for 20 mins and turned out so light and crispy! Unbelievable how tasty and perfect these are! Thanks a lot for sharing <3
Yay!! So glad you’re enjoying these cookies, Amritha! Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I really appreciate it!
Thanks. Great recipe.
These cookies are the bane of my life right now. My lactating wife thinks these are like crack cocaine (not that she’d know)…I have to make a double or triple batch weekly.
Substitutions I have made:
1. Nutelex vegan spread instead of coconut oil.
2. Plain flour instead of oat.
3. Oat flour made from oats in blender.
Can recommend:
A. Putting in two tablespoons of LSA (ground linseed and almond). No need for more liquid.
B. Putting mix in fridge for 1/2 hour to make forming easier.
C. Don’t add choc chips to mix, but add to top after squashing cookies on tray (and squash into top).
Thanks again x
Haha amazing!! I’m so glad your wife is loving these cookies, Matt. Thanks for sharing your substitutions with us. It’s super helpful for other readers. 🙂
These cookies exceeded my expectations! They were absolutely delicious and really helped my supply. I’ve had other lactation cookies that had a strong brewers yeast taste- but not these. I will definitely be making these again!
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Sarah!! 🙂 I’m so glad you enjoyed these cookies. Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I really appreciate it!
Love it! Used half the sugar more cinnamon and instead of oat flour regular GF flour worked like a charm thnx for sharing!
Yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Alexandra! Thanks for sharing your subs and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. It’s super helpful for other readers. <3
Have made these a few times and love them every time!!!! I think they help with my supply- either way- I’ll continue to make them!!!!
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Alex!! I’m so glad you’re enjoying these cookies and that they are hopefully helping with your supply. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. <3
I made these for the 1st time 3 weeks ago, and I absolutely love this recipe! These cookies weren’t only a hit my sister (who I specifically made them for) but also her husband, my 2 toddlers and my husband. I think I’ll make these regularly for my family(leaving out the brewer’s yeast) as a healthier chocolate chip cookie! Thank you so much for this incredible recipe!
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Laurel!! I’m so glad these cookies were a hit, even with the husbands. 🙂 Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!
Made these cookies today and they turned out to be delicious. Thanks for creating this yummy recipe!!
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Kathryn! I’m so glad you enjoyed these cookies. Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I appreciate it!
Thanks for the recipe, it took care of my cravings and lactation at the same time 👍👍👍
Ahh yay!! Thanks so much for trying my recipe, Zeenat. I’m glad you enjoyed the cookies. And thanks for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
These lactation cookies are ABSOLUTELY delicious and I feel like they’ve been helping my supply. I’ve recommended them to all my breastfeeding friends – even those who don’t need the egg-free, dairy-free or gluten-free options. Can’t wait to make more nomnomnom
Excited to try these! I only have quick cooking steel cut oats at home, is there a way to modify them to work with this recipe? Thanks!
Hey Benita – I wouldn’t recommend using steel cut oats (even if they are quick cooking) in this recipe as the texture is quite different than quick cooking or rolled oats.
These cookies are the best!! How many cookies can I eat a day? I can seriously eat the whole batch in one day!
Ahh yay!! So glad you’re loving these cookies. 🙂 Thanks for taking the time to come back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!
They are so easy to make and so tasty.
So easy to make and tasty 😋 I’m being induced on Friday and will be taking to the hospital with me to help bring in my supply, how many a day do you suggest to eat?
Ahh how exciting, mama!! Good luck! There’s really no limit on how many to eat haha that said, when Olivia was first born I would have 1-2 daily. 🙂
I just made these and they are sooooo good! Will definitely be making on repeat. Thank you for the mouth watering recipe!
Ahh yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed these cookies, Meghan. 🙂 Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!
I tried it and it was so delicious, I use chia and egg instead of flaxseed
So glad you enjoyed these cookies, Reem! Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I appreciate it!
Just made these and they taste great! It was my first time baking with coconut sugar so I was nervous, but I can’t tell the difference. I didn’t have oat flour, so I used all purpose flour. It’s going to be hard not to eat them all, so I put some into the freezer right away so I wouldn’t be tempted…
So glad you’re enjoying these cookies, Louise! Thanks for coming back to leave a comment + star rating and for sharing the sub you made with the flour. It’s super helpful for other readers, so I appreciate it. 🙂
I was wondering if I use barley in this recipe. I noticed you listed barley as one of the foods that increases milk supply but it’s not shown in the ingredients and directions. Do I use barley in this recipe or leave it out? I’m going to make a batch right now. I recently went back to work and can barely pump two ounces sometimes barely an ounce so I’m hoping this recipe helps me.
Hey Vanessa – Barley is not one of the ingredients in the recipe. We were just listing out other ingredients that can help with milk supply. Definitely come back and let us know if you try this recipe and what you think of it. I hope it helps with your supply!
So tasty and easy to make! I could have ate the whole batch in one sitting but I didn’t. I used them to maintain my supple but the taste alone was good enough reason for me. My husband tried them and loved the taste too!
Ahh yay! So glad you (and your husband) enjoyed these cookies, Dayna! Thanks for making my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
I had trouble finding the willpower to even bake these these are so good. I had to make a batch every other day because I was going through so many of these a week
So glad you’re loving these cookies, Jessica! 🙂 Thanks for taking the time to come back to leave a comment + star rating, I appreciate it.
I am obsessed with these. They’re almost *too* good, I made a double batch a week ago and they’re nearly gone! Perfect as a snack while nursing my newborn. I did half raisins / half chocolate chips and the raisins add a nice chew. Fully recommend!!
Ahh yay!! So glad you’re enjoying these cookies, Kelsey! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it. <3
These are really delicious and an easy recipe to play around with. I have a 10day old and haven’t gotten out of bed to do anything except make 2 batches of these as my kids kept eating them 🙂 really great recipe. Thanks so much
Ahh congrats, Amy!! So glad these cookies are a hit. Sounds like you’ll have to make a batch a hide it just for yourself. 😉
I substituted out the sugar with half a cup of honey and the choc chips with sultanas for a slightly healthier version. Tasted like sultana bran! Delicious! Will definitely make these again.
So glad you enjoyed these cookies, Maike! Thanks for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it. 🙂
These cookies are delicious, easy to make, and helping keep my supply up!! Love them
Yay!! That makes me so happy to hear. Glad these cookies are working for you, Sally!
I just had a baby almost 3 weeks ago and I’ve struggled trying to keep my milk supply up. I made a batch of these cookies and they are SOOOOO tasty, and so much better than store bought lactation cookies. And I’ve been able to pump twice the amount of breast milk! I will definitely be making more soon!
Ahh yay!! That makes me so happy to hear Sarah!! I’m so glad you’re loving these cookies and that they’re helping with your supply. Thanks for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. <3
Hi
This looks amazing and I am going to try making them today. How long does the cookies last for in a sealed container.
Kind regards
Evita
Hey Evita – they should last a bout a week in the fridge or 3-4 months in the freezer. 🙂
thanks Brittany
Ine last question:) do you freeze them as cooked batches or the cookie dough?
Sorry as you can tell I dont cook very often.
No worries! I would freeze them once they’re already cooked. Just make sure they cool off before placing them in the freezer in an airtight bag or container. 🙂
These are delicious and make a beautiful gift for friends who are new mummas. Even husband approves. Thank you!
Ahh yay! So glad these cookies were a hit. Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it, Maree. 🙂
Thanks for the great recipe!
I substituted ghee for coconut oil and the first batch I made flattened out a little much but the second batch which spent a little time sitting while the first baked was just fine!
Next time I might cut the sugar a little because these were so good but I think would still be delicious with less sugar.
You can totally cut the sugar in half! So glad you’re enjoying these cookies, Sara. Thanks so much for making them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
Thanks for the great recipe
I made these for a friend but had to taste test for myself! Tasted just like a choclate chip cookie! My friend wanted to know how many she could eat in one day? Gonna get her to try the lactation bites next time!!
So glad these cookies were a hit!! I would normally have 1-2 in a day.
Thank you Brittany for this wonderful recipe,
I added chopped raisins in place of choco chips
Cookies came out perfect and taste delicious
Yay! So glad these cookies were a hit. Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!
What a delicious and effective cookie! I just had my little one about a month ago and was frustrated that one breast had minimal output and I couldn’t quite keep up with her appetite. This literally tripled my output in one breast within 12 hours of consumption! I’m amazed! Will be making this regularly!
Oh yay!! That makes me so happy to hear, Britt!! So glad you’ve noticed a difference in your supply. Thanks for making these and for the review!
These are dangerously delicious!!! Like, I’ll skip lunch and dinner and just eat these delicious. Now to wait and see if they are effective. But they’re so delicious, I’m not sure I care.
Haha so glad you’re loving these cookies, Rachel! Keep me posted if you feel they’re helping your supply!
Made these to put in the freezer for my upcoming birth! I taste tested the batter and ate 1 cookie because I had to. They are so tasty and I cannot wait to devour the whole batch next month!
Woo!! I’m so glad you enjoyed these cookies, Kelsey. Thanks for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it. 🙂 Good luck with your new babe coming – how exciting!
It’s so delicious. Just wondering can I store in the pantry or should I store in a fridge?Thanks for the delicious recipe.😍
Hi Sahani. You could leave them out in the pantry for 1-2 days, but I recommend storing them in the fridge or even the freezer for longer storage. I hope this helps!
Thanks Brittany😊
Tasted so delicious! And easy to bake. Making a few batches to store for baby coming in December!!!
Question though: my batter did not come together like cookie dough! Quite crumbly, had to add an extra 1/4 of water to make it sticky enough to be able to roll… and even cooked they’re quite crumbly. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Oh no! Did you change anything about the recipe, Cydnee?
ihave no cocnut sugar. can i use swerve brown sugar? thanks
That should work just fine!
Hi! I love these cookies! My sister dropped off a small batch on oct 13 and i finally started eating them today 10/29. I have them storee in an airtight tupperware container in the pantry at room tempeature for the last two weeks. Is it ok for me to continue to store them that way, they taste fine still
I would store them in the fridge or freezer at this point.
I’m trying those today! I had a question though: how many cookies should I eat in a day to really boost my milk supply? Excited to give them a try!
I’d say 1-2 per day and you should start to notice a difference in your supply. 🙂
Here to echo most of the other comments, these are great! I did have an issue with them flattening to be paper thin and melting together while I was baking them. I used a spatula after pulling them out of the oven to cut into squares and kinda squish up the sides. They were still chewy and tasted fantastic, but are there any recommendations to have them stay more of a cookie shape and less of a crisp?
Hi Jen! Oh no, that shouldn’t happen. Did you measure your coconut oil solid or melted? Also, did you change anything else about the recipe?
I find that happens when the coconut oil is too warm / or the room temp when prepping is too warm 🙁 if you toss the dough in the freezer for 5 mins before putting in the oven it seems to set the shape a lot better. The cold to suddenly hot must not give the coconut oil time to melt and ooze the dough everywhere… I guess!
These cookies are delicious. I rated 4 because I did make modifications to the recipe:
– Used olive oil (added about 1-2tbsp extra as well to help with consistency) and brown sugar
– used 2C rolled oats but barely pulsed (I liked the more coarse texture)
– added 1tsp cinnamon, added 1.5tsp cocoa powder and ~1/4C coconut flakes, did not add chocolate chips
I ended up cooking 12 minutes. I used a fork on first batch, but due to the more crumbly texture I pressed next batch manually and held edges more. This kept cookies from falling apart more easily (though they didn’t that easily)
Glad I used this recipe as a base 🙂
When I share on IG I’ll give a shout-out!
Hi my daughter just had her first baby and I want to make this cookies for her because she’s not making enough milk, is it possible to send this to her by 2-3 days priority mail from CA to MI? The pandemic made it impossible for me to visit her and my grandson right now. So I was hoping i could at least send her your delicious cookies to help her and also cheer her up.
Hey Joy – I would imagine that would be fine. I would just store them in an airtight container to keep them as fresh as possible and when she gets them I would have her store them in the fridge/freezer. 🙂
Hi!
I’m making these as I’m sending this. I’m wondering how many do you eat in a day? I know some of the premade cookies state to eat 1 cookie/day.
I would eat 1-2 per day! I hope you love them!!
These cookies are wonderful and the perfect texture! I love that they are egg and dairy free because I have had to cut those out of my diet due to my sensitive babe. There are very few things that I can eat now so I love that I can eat these yummy cookies and boost my milk supply at the same time!
So glad you’re loving these cookies, Malorie!! Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!
Hi, these look delicious! Any recommendations to substitute for coconut oil? Thank you!
You can use butter or another oil. 🙂
Are gluten free oats okay to use or do I need the gluten to help produce milk?
Oats are naturally gluten-free, but the ones labeled gluten-free just ensure that there is no cross contamination.
Hi,
Thank you for your recipe! I made these (only added a tsp fennel seeds) and they are delicious, also really helped with my milk supply which I was skeptical about but definitely a noticeable improvement. Thanks again!!
Simone
Ahh yay!! That makes me so happy to hear, Simone. So glad these cookies have been helping your supply. Thanks for the review. I so appreciate it!
These are delicious! I have been on the hunt for a lactation cookie that isn’t full of refined sugar and butter, but is gluten free and tasty. I found my cookie! Thank you EBF. Love the recipe.
Woo!! That makes me so happy to hear, Hailey. I’m so glad you loved these lactation cookies. Thanks for the review!
Was wondering how to ‘refresh’ the cookies after getting them out of the freezer?
You can just let them thaw and eat! Or if you want to warm them up, pop them in the oven (or toaster oven) at 300 F until warm. You could also wrap them in a paper towel and heat in the microwave for a few seconds!
These are the best!! Breastfeeding or not they are delicious, 10/10!!
So glad you’ve been enjoying these lactation cookies, Katie! Thanks for the review. It means the world to me!
Oh my! These are GOOD! I am still breatfeeding my 2 year old and he still eats a lot of milk! These cookies are loved by myself and my 3 young children. The brewers yeast is so good! Yum yum! Flax and brewers yeast is a great combo!
Woo!! This makes me so happy to hear, Krysta! Thanks for the review. I really appreciate it!
So yummy 😋 and very effective!
I swapped the sugar 1:1 for Granulated Monk Fruit and added 4 Tbsp Vital Protein Collagen for some added benefits and they came out delicious!
Thank you for this recipe! I’ll be making it for all my momma friends!
So glad you loved this recipe, Trisha and pumped to hear they turned out with the monk fruit! Thanks for the review. I appreciate it. 🙂
I’ve made this recipe three times now, and let’s just say it’s absolutely effective and delicious! Modifications made this third time helped me achieve that tender, chewy texture I personally enjoy: lowering my oven temp to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (I’m sure this is my own oven issues) and cooking for 8.5 minutes. I also added dried cranberries. My mom and husband both love them! I’ve also seen an increase in my milk supply! Thank you for this great recipe! It’s a definite keeper.
Yay!! This makes me so happy to hear, Britt! I’m so glad these cookies have been a hit! Thanks so much for the review. I really appreciate it!
I loved the flavor of these cookies! I need a little help though. Mine came out crumbly and wouldn’t stay together. Any tips?
Oh no! Did you measure you coconut oil in a liquid state? Did you change anything else about the recipe?
I’m currently making the dough to freeze (I am due in two weeks with my second). I ran out of coconut oil so subbed a bit of coconut butter into the remaining oil I had & the dough is super super dry like I cannot roll into balls.. what do I do?!
I’d add more oil or something to moisten the dough (like applesauce). Let me know how they turn out!
Hey Lauren – You could always use a different oil or add a splash of milk to the dough to moisten it up. Let me know how it turns out for you!
I’ve made this recipe a few times.It’s so good and I love that it’s dairy free since my daughter has a dairy allergy! I’m wondering if you add some honey or almond, cashew butter something sticky do you think they could be lactation balls instead?
So glad you’ve loving these cookies, Melissa! I actually already have a lactation bites recipe that you could follow. 🙂
I decided to make a batch to build up my milk supply as I want to breastfeed longer this time round & wow they are delicious! I will definitely make them again – Thankyou Brittany 🙂
Yay!! So glad you enjoyed these cookies, Olivia. Thanks for trying it and for the review. I so appreciate it!
Fantastic. Even my hubbie and kids loved the cookies. My daughter said they were the best I have made. 😊
I love hearing this, Danielle! So glad these cookies have been such a hit! Thanks for the review 🙂
Can’t wait to try this recipe! I just have a question — could I substitute dry yeast for the brewers yeast? I don’t have brewers on hand.
No, they are completely separate items and dry yeast wouldn’t work for this recipe. Also, the brewers yeast is a main ingredient to help with milk supply.
Thank you for a clean lactation cookie recipe! Would it work to replace the coconut oil with applesauce, or is the oil there to help with supply? Thanks! 😊
I haven’t tried it, but I bet you could swap the oil with applesauce! Let me know if you try it and how these cookies turn out. 🙂
Mine did not look like yours, maybe because I made with eggs? Mine were flatter. They were delicious. My new mom daughter in law loved them.
I want to add a picture?
Hi JoEllen! Thank you so much for the comment. I’m not sure why they came out flatter? Did you change anything about the recipe? Did you use a cookie scoop? I don’t have the ability to allow users to add photos right now, but I would love to offer that in the future if people are interested so thank you for asking about it!
Made these today to help increase my milk supply (have a 5.5week old) so I can start a freezer stash. These cookies taste amazing! Very hard to not go back and eat more of them! Added milk and white chocolate chips and did brown sugar rather than coconut sugar as I didn’t realize till I was making them that I forgot to buy coconut sugar
Yay!! So glad these lactation cookies were a hit, Elizabeth! Thanks for the review. I really appreciate it 🙂
Can I use Debittered Brewers Yeast?
I think that would be just fine!
I’ve just come across your recipe after spending a small fortune on lactation cookies. I thought it was about time I made my own.
Just wondering what you recommend as a daily allowance? 1-2 cookies etc? For best results..
can’t wait to try them.
Yes, 1-2 cookies I would suggest. Let me know if you try these and what you think of them. 🙂
Just made a batch <3 How long until you think I can see noticeable results?
Some people have said they’ve noticed an increase in their supply pretty quickly, but of course everyone is different and these cookies are guaranteed to increase supply. Let me know how they work for you!!
Can I do this recipe without brewers yeast?
Hey Courtney, The brewers yeast is one of the main ingredients to help boost milk supply so if that’s what you’re looking for I highly recommend picking up a bag. I used Anthony’s brewers yeast. 🙂
Can I use steel cut oats?
Unfortunately not, steel cut oats are way harder and don’t bake the same as rolled or quick oats.
I am 38 weeks pregnant and I just made these to freeze and have after I give birth! I of course had to try one and they are delicious.
Yay!! Happy to hear these cookies were a success, Shannon! Thanks for the review and congratulations!!
Hi Brittany! I have to ask, I have heard much of the interchangeable yet controversial between brewer yeast vs nutritional yeast. honestly quite perplexed by these two very similar items at its core yet differently applied.
is it possible to have nutritional yeast for lactation purposes? also, I have come across the mentioning that brewer yeast may be bitter. so I’m hoping to have a clear understanding if I could just substitute it for lactation bakes? thank you!
No – nutritional yeast can’t be used interchangeably with brewers yeast and is not something that will help with lactation purposes.
Just made my second batch😊they are delicious! Love that they are a healthy snack and have seen an increase in my milk supply. Thank you for the recipe
So glad you love this recipe, Lizelle! Thanks for making it and for the review. I so appreciate it!
Made these last night and it was hard not to eat them all!! I used regular old fashioned rolled oats because quick have been hard to find where I live and they turned out great. Thanks for awesome recipes. Hoping to see an increased milk supply.
Oh yay!! So happy to hear these lactation cookies were a hit, Courtnee. Thanks so much for trying them out and coming back to leave a review. It means so much to me!
Hi when can I start eating lactation cookies? I’m 32wks pregnant right now and can’t wait to make and try this recipe. 🙂
I started eating them once Liv was born, but they are fine to eat before babe is born as well. 🙂
It is often suggested you start eating them a few weeks before your due date go make sure you have optimal levels of your vitamins and minerals for optimal milk production.
If you are pregnant with multiples or if you are having complications, are expection possible complications or have any other reason to think that maybe you might have a premature birth, then start earlier.
When eating these cookies before birth it does not mean you need to eat batches and batches of these cookies. Depending on the nutritional value of the cookies you are eating, often 1 to 3 cookies a day before birth is sufficient.
Made these and they are sooo delicious! Just wondering how many per day is recommended to eat?
So glad you love them! That’s up to you! I usually ate 1-2 a day. 🙂
Do you freeze these already baked or can you freeze the dough?
Hey Amber – I typically freeze the cookies after baking them, but I’m sure it would be fine to freeze the dough as well!
I’ve made these numerous times as written both for myself and for others and they’re always amazing and get rave reviews. Tonight, on a whim I subbed banana flour for the oat flour and they were maybe even better! I also split the dough and did golden raisins in one half and chocolate chips in the other and they were both excellent. Thanks so much for this great recipe.
Woo! Love to hear that, Michelle! Glad the swap worked for you, I’ll have to try it! Thanks for sharing and leaving a review, I appreciate it.
Hi there, i’m so excited to make these – just wondering – if I don’t want to buy oat flour, is there any reason why I couldn’t use plain or self-raising flour? Or does oat flour really enhance the nutritional benefits / texture of these cookies?
Many thanks!
Hi, Rebekah. One of the reasons for decreased milk supply is low iron levels and oats are super high in iron so some studies have shown that oats help with milk production. You can make homemade oat flour by blending oats in a high-powered blender or food processor, instead of purchasing oat flour. I haven’t tried substituting with a different flour, but I’d recommend using all-purpose, as self-rising flour has baking powder and salt added to it already. Let me know how they turn out for you!
I literally have made them at least a dozen times!!! I’m a natural baker. And it’s been a year now that I’ve become a doula. I normally would bring my mom some of my delicious baked breads, but not I bring the breads and your absolutely delicious cookies! I make more just so I can have a few for myself lol! Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
Woo! So glad these are a hit, Janicca! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, I really appreciate it 🙂
INSANELY GOOD. I JUST BAKED THEM AND ALREADY ATE 5! Also my picky husband thought they were regular cookies and scarfed them down too. I am so impressed.
Yay! I’m so glad these cookies are a hit, Amanda! Thanks so much for sharing!
Baked these 2 times already and they are insanely delicious!
Woo! Love to hear that, Katherine! I’m glad you’re enjoying these!
Delicious ! my first grandbaby arrives in a couple weeks so trying to help my daughter get ready! We eat a vegan diet so I truly appreciate this recipe, plus to cut down on the saturated fat I substituted applesauce in place of coconut oil and it worked so well! Many thanks !
Yay! I’m so glad these cookies are a hit for you, Elaine. Thanks for sharing about the swap success and leaving a review, I really appreciate it.
Great to have on hand for breakfast or a snack while breastfeeding. I accidentally didn’t grind my oats into oat flour so my cookies came out very chunky and somewhat like granola but still delicious! I can’t wait to try them with oat flour!
Yay! A happy accident. I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe, Allison. Thanks so much for leaving a review and star rating, I appreciate it so much!
Super yummy recipe. I did not follow it to a T. Used Quaker Oats, half a banana smashed, one cup of water white flour, olive oil, and Brie sugar. I thought it looked dry. I added the half for a banana and one cup of water.
Thanks for sharing your substitutions and leaving a review, Jessica! I appreciate it!
Wow they’re delicious! Made a batch hoping they’ll work with my milk production:)
My cookies turned out delicious but are falling apart just a little, anything I should do differently maybe?
Gonna probably make another batch tomorrow 😉
Hi Sarah, that’s so great that you like the cookies! As for the cookies falling apart – did you measure your coconut oil in a liquid state or change anything about the recipe?
I have always been an EBF fan, so this was my first spot to search for some lactation recipes! And let me tell you… these cookies are a HIT! I accidentally got unrefined coconut oil last time shopping and it made for a slight coconut flavor in my cookies and WOW they are soooo good. Gonna have to hide them from the husband!
Can you make them without the brewers yeast as I’m not lactating but am just interested in making this recipe; thanks!
Hey Jerilyn, You could probably just use 3 additional Tablespoons of oat flour instead of the brewers yeast! Let me know if you try it and how the cookies turn out.
Haven’t made them yet but they look amazing! I am making them for my mom who has diabetes since brewer’s yeast has been found to help normalize blood sugars. How can I best reduce the sugar in these? Thanks!
Hi Katy – I haven’t tried this, but you could try cutting the amount of sugar in half to 1/2 cup or you could try using Monkfruit sweetener for all of half of the coconut sugar. It might end up changing the consistency/texture of these cookies as I haven’t tried it, but let me know what you end up trying and how they turn out! I hope your mom ends up loving them.
Just made these, and before they were even cooled my husband came in and scarfed one down! He loved it- and that’s a huge deal coming from him! I can’t wait to share these with my SIL who is also pregnant!
Aww! Yay I am so happy that these are such a hit for you both. I am excited for your SIL to give these a try as well. Thank you for your review + star rating, I so appreciate it!
I have made these so many times now, at least 8 times! They come out amazing each time. I seem to never have ground flax seed on hand so I substitute with one snack cup of apple sauce, and it works great. They are delish with a blend of white and milk chocolate chips too! Thanks! 🙂
Aw yay! I am so happy to hear that you enjoy these cookies, Jennie. Thank you for coming back and leaving your review + star rating, I really appreciate it!
Made these for the first time and they were AMAZING and super easy to make!! Never made or used flaxseed eggs but they were super easy as well. Thank you for this post, I’ll def be making a bigger batch next time to freeze and have more on-hand as my kids and husband found them cooling in the kitchen🫢
Woo!! So pumped to hear that you loved these cookies, Samantha. Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!
Best recipe! Love them and have been making it so much since I had my bub and I can honestly say it has helped with my milk supply. Think I will continue making these after I stop breastfeeding. I have made a few modifications and have also added banana a few times.
Oh yay!! So glad you loved these cookies!! Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!
Super easy to make and they are delicious! While the batter appeared to not stick together well raw, once baked they have a wonderful texture like a soft baked oatmeal cookie without falling apart! Highly recommend!
So glad you loved these cookies, Sarah! Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it.
These cookies are a hit with my family. I just became a grandma and my daughter loves them. They are easy to make and delicious. I am making more since she is not the only one eating them. 😊
Congrats, Debbie! So glad your daughter is loving these cookies. Thanks for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!
I recommend using much less oats. Very hard to form into cookies with that amount.
Oh no! So sorry to hear that you had issues with the amount of oats. Did you use rolled oats or quick oats?
Hi, can i use normal baking yeast as i dont have reach to brewers yeast. Thankyou. ❤️
Hey Amina – Unfortunately not, baking yeast is different than brewer’s yeast and brewer’s yeast is one of the main ingredients to help with milk supply.
What can I substitute coconut oil with?
Any neutral oil like olive oil or avocado oil would work, or butter!
I love these! I’m back on Google looking for a lactation cookie recipe after having my second baby. I loved these with my first and now again with my second. I feel like they really help my supply.
Thanks!!
YAY! I am so happy that you are enjoying this recipe, Sam! Thank you for your review + star rating, I so appreciate you being here!
These are so good! I am having my first baby this week and I just prepped these to have on hand! Going to freeze half of them. Thank you!
Yay! So glad these cookies were a hit. Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!
WHT yeast is brewer yeast is it wet yeast or dry granulated yeast used for breads
Brewers yeast is not meant for baked goods. Brewers yeast is typically used in producing alcohol (mainly beer).
Hi! How much vegan butter do I use if I’m using that instead of coconut oil? Thanks!
Hi Bethany – Equal amount so 1/2 cup melted. Enjoy!
So I never leave reviews, it’s very very rare that I do. But I had to come and leave a review for these cookies! They were soooo delcious I had to stop myself from eating the whole batch! I ate about 3 a day and definitely notified that I pumped about an 1-2 more ozs per pump session. (I also try to drink at least a gallon of water a day) I definitely think the cookies helped though. The cookies are so yummy and chewy, the brewers yeast isn’t even detectable, I’ve stayed away from using it in smoothies because I can’t stand the taste, but in these cookies you would never know! Thank you so much for the recipe! Going to make these again today because I only have 2 cookies left but I’m also eyeing the brownie recipe so I might actually try that, maybe I’ll do both. (I have a horrible sweet tooth LOL). Can’t wait to try other recipes from this site, thank you thank you thank you!
AH YAY! I am so happy that you are enjoying this recipe, Jada. If you have a sweet tooth, I would definitely recommend the brownies as well! Thank you for coming and sharing your review & star rating, I so appreciate you being here!
Amazing recipe! Just made them yesterday and let me tell you, it’s really hard to stop eating them lol
I was wondering if it is possible to make them without sugar and if so what should be changed??
Thank you so much for this recipe!
Hi Marta – I am so excited to hear that you are loving this recipe. I haven’t tried cutting the sugar in this recipe, but you could try cutting the amount of sugar in half to 1/2 cup or you could try using monkfruit sweetener. It might end up changing the consistency/texture of these cookies, as I haven’t tried it, but let me know what you end up trying and how they turn out.
I’m allergic to yeast… do you think I could make these without the brewers yeast? Thank you!
Hi Rachel – I would recommend adding an additional 3 Tablespoons of oat flour instead of the brewers yeast. If you give these a try, let me know how they turn out!
When did you start eating these. Right before birth or after?
I started eating them as soon as my babes were born, but you can definitely eat them before babe is born as well. Enjoy and good luck mama!
Those are HANDS DOWN the VERY BEST chocolate chip cookies. They now will be the only one I will make. Forever. Again and again.
Ah yay! I am so glad you are loving this recipe. Thank you for sharing your review + star rating, I really appreciate it!
Sorry if asked already, but can I use old fashioned oats instead of instant if that’s all I have on hand?
Hi Kelly – I have not tested this recipe with old fashioned oats, but I have had other followers who have and they said it worked great. Hope you enjoy!
Hi! What can I use as an alternative to coconut oil? I do have coconut milk, does that count? Thank you
Hi Nadine – You can sub melted butter for the coconut oil if you prefer! Enjoy!
I have made these cookies yesterday and will be making them regularly.
These are so tasty and easy to make. I baked them for an extra 10 minutes to make them crispy and they turned out perfect.
Delicious! I am so excited to hear that you found this recipe and are loving it, Divya. Thank you for coming back and sharing your review + star rating, it means so much to me!
Just a note, if you are making these for a friend and not familiar with GF life, most Brewer’s Yeast is NOT gluten free, so make sure to read labels! Anthony’s is a safe choice. ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing, Aimee. I have the link to Anthony’s on this post, it is my favorite!
ok so I tripled the recipe added it all but the mix is dry and does not form to make cookies what can I do to fix it
Hi Brittany – Did you triple all of the ingredients? The biggest binder here are the flax eggs (you would need 6 tbsp and 1 cup water) and the melted coconut oil (which you would need 1.5 cups). Not sure what might have happened that caused the dough to be too dry. What type of oats did you use?
I ate these for months while breastfeeding my second, and am due very soon with my third! I want to make a huge batch and have them frozen and ready to go… wondering if you think it would be better to bake them all and freeze that way, or freeze them raw and bake as desired?
Hi Sara – Congratulations! I would recommend baking first, letting cool completely and then store in the freezer. When you’re ready to eat them, thaw and enjoy! Or if you want to warm them up, pop them in the oven (or toaster oven) at 300 F until warm. You could also wrap them in a paper towel and heat in the microwave for a few seconds! Hope you enjoy these!
I tried this recipe and my cookies came out completely flat and fell apart. I’m trying to figure out what I may have missed. It’s a tasty mix for yogurt and fruit though!
Hi Jeana – I am so sorry to hear that the cookies didn’t stay together. Did you use melted coconut oil? What type of oats did you use? What was the texture of the cookie dough before baking?
I breastfed for 13 months and these were a major staple. They not only are a hearty filling but still tasty snack they definitely helped supply. I now make these for my friends once they deliver!
I’m so glad you loved these cookies, Jessie! Thanks for making this recipe and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!
I was hesitant because I’ve read that brewers yeast makes things bitter, but I have it a try. I added a little cocoa powder and salted caramel syrup about a tablespoon each and these came out amazingly well! Great recipe!
Aw thank you so much, Ashley. I am so glad you gave these a try and they turned out great for you, plus your additions sound delicious. I appreciate you coming back and sharing your review & star rating, it means so much to me!
These are the most delicious cookies I have ever tasted! I accidentally only used one egg, and had to omit the baking soda because I was out. They still came out great. I’m not sure how much they helped my milk supply, but they didn’t hurt it. I will be making this recipe many more times.
Amazing! I am so glad you found this recipe and it turned out great for you, Jodi. Thanks for your review & star rating, I really appreciate it!
can I omit the Brewers yeast? I am making these for healthy snacks postpartum but I tend towards an oversupply and don’t want to push it! will that ruin the texture of I leave it out?
Hi Briana – you could probably use 3 additional Tablespoons of oat flour instead of the brewer’s yeast! I haven’t tested this so I’m not sure if it would change the texture of the cookies, but let me know if you try it.
Used a half cup of sugar instead and it was plenty for me. Will definitely make more.
Great! Glad you are loving this recipe and it turned out great for you, Georgia!
Made these for my wife. How many are you supposed to eat in a day?
Hi Damon – Aw that is so kind of you! I would recommend 2-3 per day. Hope she enjoys them!
These are great lactation or not lol!! I’ve made them for our daughter who recently delivered her second with the brewers yeast and without for my husband and I. I subbed the oil for 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce and halved the sugar for the lacation ones and just a 1/4 cup of sugar for ours. I subbed 3TBS of PB2 unsweetened powder for ours too to make up for the brewers yeast. These make great bars in an 8×8 silicone pan, cooked at 350 degrees for 20-23 mins.
WOO! This is perfect, Vicki. I am so glad you gave these a try and are loving them. Thank you for coming back and sharing your subs, review + star rating, I really appreciate it!
Can confirm all-purpose flour works in place if the oat flour, brown sugar works in place of coconut sugar, and vanilla protein powder works in place of the brewers yeast. Delish!
Oh amazing! So happy they turned out with those substitutions!
My cookies turn out completely flat 🙁 What could I be doing wrong?
I hope you can help me, I´ve tried the recipe twice.
Hi Sofia – Did you measure the coconut oil in a liquid state? Did you change anything about the recipe?
I found the texture of these when moulding together really annoying as they just kept crumbling and thought I’d got the recipe wrong. Very glad I perceived as they are really tasty. not too bitter from the yeast and a lovely crunchy texture!
Hi Nina – I am so sorry these were a bit crumby for you, did you change anything about the recipe? Was the dough more dry? Glad you did enjoy the flavor though and I really appreciate your review + star rating!
made these for a friend, followed the recipe exactly but my cookies actually were super crumbly. luckily my friend and my husband both loved the taste, so id recommend but sadly they didn’t hold together!
Hi Reah – So sorry to hear these turned out crumbly for you. Question, were they crumbly when shaping into cookies or only after baking?
I know the studies proved that lactation cookies make no difference to milk production, but I think that if a new mum asks for them they make a nice gift and if eaten in moderation because of the sugar and fat do no harm. These were tasty, even for dad who snuck a few :).
So glad these were a hit! Thanks so much for sharing your review + star rating, I truly appreciate it!