Chocolate Chip Lactation Cookies

One of my favorite things to bring New Mommies who chose to Breastfeed is some homemade Lactation Cookies!!  I myself have had and nursed 3 babies so I know that they are an awesome snack or treat and help with milk supply.  I had to exclusively pump for my 3rd child from 4-11.5 months old because he wasn't growing well.  We needed to monitor his milk intake for as well as adding formula to my pumped milk.  Long story, we will save that for another day :) 

Bottom line is these bad boys are a yummy, healthy and natural way to boost milk supply.  When I was nursing and especially when I was pumping I would eat 2-5 a day.  I felt these cookies really helped with my supply.  If you know a Mommy who is nursing and needs an extra boost in her milk supply or simply wants a healthy treat share this recipe with her or better yet, make her some! 

Chocolate Chip Lactation Cookies

Ingredients:
1 Cup Butter (Organic if possible)
1 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Brown Sugar
8 TBS Water
4 TBS Flaxseed Meal
2 Large Eggs
1 TSP Vanilla
2 Cups Whole Wheat or Oatmeal Flour
1 TSP Baking Soda
1 TSP Salt
4 TBS Brewers Yeast (SECRET INGREDIENT!)
3 Cups Old Fashion Oats
1 Bag Milk Chocolate Chips

Directions: 

1. Preheat Oven: 375

2. Mix Flaxseed Meal with Water, Set aside 3-5 minutes

3. In a mixer or by hand, cream Butter and Sugar
4. Add Eggs
5. Add Flaxseed Meal mixture and Vanilla
6. Sift Flour, Baking Soda, Salt, Brewers Yeast in small bowl
7. Add sifted ingredients to main mixture
8. Mix in Oats and Chocolate chips 

9. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and drop cookie dough onto baking sheets.
10. Bake at 375 degrees for 9-12 minutes

Yields: Depending how large you make cookies, this recipe makes about 4-6 dozen.

Variations could include:

1. Subbing white chocolate chips for chocolate chips and adding a bag of dried cranberries

2. Adding walnuts or pecans 

3. Adding Carmel bites and 2 tsp Sea Salt

Thanks for visiting and please leave a comment if you have tried this recipe and you enjoyed it!  Feel free to share! 

Cookie Dough Greek Yogurt

One of my favorite food groups is DESSERT! Ha!

When I decided to clean up my diet it was hard to find sweet treats that were healthy and satisfying. This recipe has become a staple in my life!!!  Better yet, my husband and kiddos LOVE it!  You can get creative with this and make different combinations but this is the base I always use and is always a crowd pleaser.

Cookie Dough Greek Yogurt
Ingredients:
1 small container or 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt (I use non fat Fage greek yogurt)
2 tsp natural peanut butter
1 tsp agave nectar
1 tbsp mini chocolate chips (I use Enjoy Life vegan chips)
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Directions:
Combine all ingredients and stir well! Enjoy!

*recipe adapted from The Suburban girl*

**If you are following the 21 day fix meal plan this recipe counts as 1 red, 1 tsp and 1 yellow because of the chocolate chips 

Dairy Free Oatmeal Banana Cookies - 21 day fix dessert

One of my all time favorites and vices is COOKIES!  I don't discriminate when it comes to cookies!  Sugar, chocolate chip, cutouts, gingerbread - you name it, I will eat it!  Since I've made a change to be healthier and eat cleaner cookies are limited.  Well, not anymore with these super yummy Dairy Free Banana Oatmeal Cookies!   

If you are following the 21 day fix  you should know that you can trade out one of your yellow contains for one of these yummy cookies!  

Banana Oatmeal Cookies

(Makes 8 cookies - Serving size is 2 and replaces 1Yellow container on the 21-Day Fix)


Ingredients:
Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
2 tsp ground Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Sea Salt
2 medium ripe Bananas, mashed
1/4 cup golden raisins 
1/4 cup walnuts
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (I used Enjoy Life Vegan chips)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Lightly spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Combine oats, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl, making sure to mix well.
4. Add mashed bananas, walnuts, golden raisins and chips if using, mix well.
5. Drop by heaping Tbsp onto your baking tray.
6. Bake for 14-15 minutes, or until they are firm.
7. Cool and Enjoy!

(recipe adapted from 21 day fix meal plan guide)

These cookies are a great Dairy Free option!  I sometimes enjoy them for breakfast on the go or if I'm having a sweet craving.  My kids also like them which is exciting!  

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