Lactation Cookie Recipe: Nourishing Cookies for Postpartum Recovery

A soft, nourishing cookie designed to support energy, recovery, and milk supply.

A snack that really makes a difference

These cookies aren’t just a treat. They have ingredients that help your body recover after birth, especially if you’re breastfeeding. They’re soft, naturally sweet, and easy to keep on hand when you want more than a snack bar.

Why this works in postpartum

• Oats, flax, and brewer’s yeast → often used to help support milk production.
• Balanced macros → helps keep your energy steady.
• Nutrient-dense ingredients → supports recovery and nourishment
• Easy to grab → perfect for late-night hunger or quick snacks

Ingredient highlights

• Oats and oat flour: fiber and long-lasting energy
• Flax and hemp seeds: omega-3s and support for hormones
• Brewer’s yeast: rich in B vitamins and is often used to help support milk supply
• Bananas: provide potassium and natural sweetness
• Nut butter: healthy fats and calories to help keep you full longer

Ingredients

• 1 cup oats
• 1¼ cup oat flour
• ¼ cup hemp seeds
• 2 tbsp flax
• 2–3 tbsp brewer’s yeast
• 2 bananas
• ½ cup nut butter
• ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
• 2 eggs
• Chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In one bowl, mix all dry ingredients.
3. In another bowl, mash/blend bananas with nut butter, maple syrup, and eggs.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until fully mixed.
5. Fold in chocolate chips.
6. Scoop onto a baking sheet.
7. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until set.

Postpartum-friendly tips

• Make a double batch and freeze extras.
• Their soft texture makes them easy to eat, even if you’re not very hungry.
• Partners or doulas can easily make these cookies ahead of time.
• Keep a few by your bedside for those times you get hungry in the middle of the night.

Optional upgrades



• Add cinnamon or vanilla if you want extra flavor.
• You can swap the nut butter to fit your preferences or allergies.
• Use dairy-free chocolate chips if that works better for you.