Just like the real kitchen sink biscuits, these kitchen sink lactation cookies are really delicious and help boost your milk supply, plus they’re easy to make and perfect for freezing. Gluten Free Made Easy with a 1:1 Flour Swap!
They’ll be a hit even with those who aren’t breastfeeding!
Really Amazing Breastfeeding Cookie Recipe
I already have two real Great breastfeeding cookie recipe on the site, Gluten Free Breastfeeding Cookies and Chocolate No-Bake Lactation Bitesso why the third recipe?
Here is a short story: I had a doula coming to our house shortly after Skylar was born and she brought me incredible lactation cookies that I just had to recreate. I wished they were gluten free and refined white sugar free (less) and these were born!
Now, I don’t usually use a 1:1 gluten free flour mix, but it’s a nice shortcut when you’re a sleep-deprived parent and works great in this recipe! I just find myself making these for new moms all the time! They freeze well and are loved by all!
required ingredients
Scroll down to the recipe card for a full list of ingredients and step-by-step recipes!
Bob’s Moulin Rouge 1:1 gluten free flour mix: This is the perfect substitute for white flour here.
oatmeal: If desired, use certified gluten free, I recommend looking for a glyphosate free label like this brand as this is my biggest concern with oats as a crop!
coconut candy & beet sugar: I love this sugar mix here, but see below for other options!
Flaxseed meal: Great for breast milk supply and contains healthy fats which are important for nursing mothers and babies!
beer yeast: It contains chromium to help regulate blood sugar levels and acts as a probiotic for digestive health. See below for more on brewer’s yeast!
Fine Sea Salt, Baking Soda, and Baking Powder: Help them form and rise properly.
Egg: Adhesive!
Unsalted Butter: Melted butter is used here, trust me, go for it!
Vanilla Extract: forever and ever!
Add plugin: All of these are optional! Use what you like or have.
- Chocolate Chip
- dried cranberries or cherries
- Shredded coconut
- Sliced raw almonds or nuts of choice (optional)
possible alternatives
flour: Plain flour will work here. The only other 1:1 mix I’ve tried is Cup for Cup. Not bad, but I prefer Bob’s. I haven’t tested other gluten free flour mixes, but I bet they would work great!
butter: While I haven’t tested this with vegan butter or coconut oil, I don’t see why it wouldn’t work.
Egg: I haven’t tested the eggless option, but flax eggs possible Work. Let us know in the comments below if you try it!
sugar: I really like coconut sugar and beet sugar, but you can sub brown or maple sugar for coconut sugar and white sugar for beet sugar. Alternatively, you can try all coconut sugar, but they won’t spread as much. You can even try reducing the amount of sugar if needed.
How to make these lactation cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a bowl, combine dry ingredients. Add eggs, vanilla and melted butter. Mix until well mixed. Fold the required plugins.
- Scoop the dough into about 2 tablespoon-sized balls and place on a baking sheet about 2 inches apart as they will spread out.
- Bake in preheated oven on middle rack for 15-20 minutes (depending on size) until edges are set and firm to the touch.
- Remove to a cooling rack and let them cool completely to finish setting.
About this lactation cookie recipe:
These are thick, crispy cookies (once cooled)! They are nothing like cakes. They are sweeter but really taste like real cookies anyone would want to eat! Mike loves them!
Do lactation cookies work?
While there may not be scientifically foolproof data that prolactins definitely increase milk supply, we do know that these healthy additions in cookies can’t cause harm and definitely have beneficial health properties!
What are lactation cookies?
Nursing cookies are simply cookies made with ingredients that are said to support a woman’s milk supply.according to KellyMom.com (a popular and useful source for breastfeeding women), certain substances help support or increase a woman’s milk supply. They can be herbs or more common kitchen ingredients such as oats, flax seeds, and brewer’s yeast. These are called prolactins!
oat
Oats contain phytoestrogens that support prolactin, the hormone that produces breast milk. Oatmeal is also a complex carbohydrate that provides long-term energy for tired mothers.
flaxseed
Flaxseed has estrogenic properties and is associated with breast milk production. They also contain healthy fats, which are important for nursing mothers and their babies.
beer yeast
Brewer’s yeast is rich in vitamins and minerals that boost energy and fight fatigue. It contains chromium to help regulate blood sugar levels and acts as a probiotic for digestive health. See below for more on brewer’s yeast!
What is brewer’s yeast and do I need it?
Brewer’s yeast is a fungus that is usually a by-product of brewing beer. Of course, beer is usually made from wheat, which means brewer’s yeast can contain gluten. However, several brands are gluten-free, be sure to check the labels. Brewer’s yeast comes in powder form and can be easily purchased at your local health food store or on Amazon.
The taste of each brand may vary. Some have more aftertaste than others. Those labeled “bitter” have less aftertaste, but depending on how fine your taste buds are, you might still notice it.
If you don’t want to buy brewer’s yeast for this recipe and want to rule it out, that’s totally fine. You just need to replace it with a tablespoon of oat flour.
Other Ways to Increase Your Milk Supply
While everyone is different, know that usually your supply is based on demand. So, breastfeeding or pumping more often will let your body know that you need it to start making more milk. Here is a list of some things to try:
- Nurses on demand.
- Get out the pump!
- Try these cookies and other recipes like This one!
- Make a smoothie with prolactin (see above for more explanation of this).
- Get nutrition through diet.
- Drink lots of water.
- Try some nursing teas.
- Rest and sleep as much as possible, it’s important!
How to Store Breastfeeding Cookies
Shop: These cookies can be kept in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
freeze: Keeps in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. Or they can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Defrost from the refrigerator: When ready to eat, simply thaw at room temperature for about an hour!
hint: We recommend that you bake cookies before freezing, as the dough does not keep as well in the refrigerator as baking cookies.
Additional Resources for Parents
Kitchen Sink Breastfeeding Cookies
Just like the real Kitchen Sink Cookies, these Kitchen Sink Breastfeeding Cookies are really tasty, help boost your milk supply, and they’re super easy to make and a ton to make. Easily made gluten-free at a 1:1 ratio, they’ll be a hit with everyone!
- Preparation time: 00:10
- Cooking time: 00:20
- total time: 00:30
- yield: twenty four 1X
- category: candy
- method: bake
- 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Gluten Free Flour Mix (see description)
- 1/2 cup Coconut sugar (can be divided into brown sugar or maple sugar)
- 1/2 cup beet sugar (can be divided into ordinary sugar)
- 1– 1/2 1 cup gluten-free oatmeal
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
- 1 tablespoon beer yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 Egg
- 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add plugin:
- 1/2 cup Chocolate Chip
- 1/2 cup Dried cranberries, raisins or cherries
- 1/3 cup Shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup Sliced raw almonds or nuts of choice
- Preheat oven to 350ºF and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a bowl, combine dry ingredients.
- Add eggs, vanilla and melted butter. Mix until well mixed.
- Fold the required plugins.
- Scoop the dough into about 2 tablespoon sized balls (20-24 cookies, depending on your size) and place on a baking sheet about 2 inches apart as they will spread out.
- Bake in preheated oven on middle rack for 15-20 minutes (depending on size) until edges are set and firm to the touch.
- Remove to a cooling rack and let them cool completely to finish setting.
notes
- If you’re gluten-intolerant, be sure to look for gluten-free oatmeal and oat flour, as well as gluten-free brewer’s yeast.
- If you want to skip the brewer’s yeast, increase the ground flax seeds by 1 tablespoon.
- Substitute:
- flour: flour: Plain flour will work here. The only other 1:1 mix I’ve tried is Cup for Cup. Not bad, but I prefer Bob’s. I haven’t tested other gluten free flour mixes, but I bet they would work great!
- butter: While I haven’t tested this with vegan butter or coconut oil, I don’t see why it wouldn’t work.
- Egg: I haven’t tested the eggless option, but flax eggs possible Work. Let us know in the comments below if you try it!
- sugar: I really like coconut sugar and beet sugar, but you can sub brown or maple sugar for coconut sugar and white sugar for beet sugar. Alternatively, you can try all coconut sugar, but they won’t spread as much. You can even try reducing the sugar if needed, be aware that it will change the recipe slightly.
Key words: Breastfeeding Cookies
