Lactation Cookie Recipe

As we "patiently" wait for the arrival of our first baby, I have been preparing for life after baby to make things easier such as different freezer meals and snacks. These lactation cookies are actually quite tasty and nutritious, I've already made them twice as the first batch didn't actually last the week! I am terrible at following recipes, so here is a rough guide of what I put in the latest batch.

Lactation Cookie Recipe

• 1c rolled oats
• ½ c coconut flakes
• 1/4c fresh ground flaxseeds
• 1/2c pumpkin puree or apple sauce
• 1/4c maple syrup
• 1/4 c nut butter of your choice
• 5-6 chopped dates
• 1 tbsp brewer’s yeast 
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1-3 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom 
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• pinch of sea salt
• optional ¼ c dark chocolate chips 

 
Pre-heat oven to 350F. Combine ingredients, roll into balls then flatten into discs, and bake for 15 mins. I always double the recipe and keep some in the freezer for later – although they don’t usually last long! ​

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