These oatmeal raisin cookies are the perfect wintertime (lactation) snack! They’re made with warming spices, and three ingredients thought to help boost milk supply: gluten-free rolled oats, Brewer’s yeast, and flaxseed meal.
For any moms out there who might be sensitive to oats: you can use gluten-free rolled oats (you can find them at Trader Joe’s or whole foods). If you can’t eat oats, then try my paleo n’oatmeal raisin cookies! Just add a little Brewer’s yeast and flaxseed meal to make them “lactation cookies” 🙂
I’ve been all about lactation recipes lately -have you seen my recipe for paleo lactation mithai or lactation bars? I think they’re a great way to provide new mommas with the energy they need during what can be an exhausting time.
I love how much these cookies remind me of the holiday season. The toasty oats, chewy raisins, and sweet spices are perfect for this time of year. Nursing mommas definitely deserve to indulge in healthy holiday treats now and then, so if you know any new moms – make them a batch of these cookies 🙂
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- ¼ cup flaxseed meal
- 1 tablespoon Brewers yeast optional to help with lactation
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Small pinch of nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup nut butter of choice
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or ghee/butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 ½ cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins and/or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Combine the coconut sugar, flaxseed meal, brewers yeast, baking soda, cinnamon and salt together in a bowl.
- Add the nut butter, coconut oil and eggs to the bowl and using a hand mixer, beat the mixture until it becomes creamy.
- Fold in the oats and raisins.
- Using a small cookie scoop, place the batter onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes, or until golden and set.
Disclaimer: I’m not a scientist or a doctor, so I can’t give you any expert health or medical advice. I’m just a food blogger who likes to eat. The information on my blog should not be construed as professional medical advice. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information. If you have any health concerns, contact your physician or another health care professional.
D says
Can I replace normal sugar in place of coconut sugar
Ashley - My Heart Beets says
I’m sure that’ll be fine. Let me know what you think of this 🙂
Kate says
Anyone else getting the worst acid reflux ever with these? What is that?
Sylwia says
What kind of flaxseed meal did you use? Powder? whole? ground?
My Heart Beets says
Flaxseed meal is ground flaxseed – you can always grind the seeds yourself in a blender if that’s what you have at home 🙂
CG says
Love these! They are a staple when I am nursing. I love that I can have cookies that help my milk supply but are still healthy! When I’m eating cookies every day it’s great to know they are healthy. I have made it with just chocolate chips, and with combinations of Choc chips, raisins, and chopped nuts. I have used almond butter, peanut butter, or a combination. Always delicious! Thank you!
My Heart Beets says
I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks for letting me know how much you like this recipe 🙂 Happy to hear it’s helping!
Jody A says
This recipe is easy and delicious. I did use regular sugar and butter instead of coconut and they still turned out amazing. It’s still too early to tell if they have helped my milk production but they sure taste great!
My Heart Beets says
Jody, I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks for letting me know how the cookies turned out for you 🙂
Kate K says
I’m due in October and I will make as these soon as it cools off enough to turn on the oven 🙂
I love your recipes! I’d like to request some freezer meals please
My Heart Beets says
Kate, how exciting, congratulations!! I hope you love these cookies 🙂 I’ll work on making more freezer meals – I’ve been meaning to do so!
Here are a few recipes that I often cook and then freeze if you want to try them too: carnitas, ropa vieja, chili (makes a lot).
Dimpal P. says
Can you use whole flax seeds instead of the flaxseed meal?
PRIYA AURORA says
Perfect my seven years old made it. And we all loved it. Thank you!
My Heart Beets says
Happy to hear that!! 🙂
Sonya says
Hi! Do these freeze well?
My Heart Beets says
Sonya, yes they do! 🙂
Hanna says
How many cookies does your ingredients list make? I need to bake 100 cookies for a moms party.
Radha says
Instead of the coconut sugar, can you use brown sugar instead?
My Heart Beets says
I haven’t tried this with brown sugar, but I’m sure it would be just fine!
Hannah says
Do these not work if brewers yeast is left out? Thanks!
My Heart Beets says
They will work! The Brewers yeast is an optional ingredient – I just updated the recipe to include that 🙂