Buy Now → Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Lactation Cookies with Coconut and Pecans Recipe (Gluten, Dairy, and Egg Free)
These healthy oatmeal chocolate chip lactation cookies are not only great for boosting breast milk supply, they're also truly good for you, filled with nutritious ingredients like oats, banana, pecans and coconut. They're gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and can be made completely allergen free if needed, so they're perfect for breastfeeding moms of babies with allergies and sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 cookies 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 large overripe banana
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup rolled oats, certified gluten-free if necessary
- 3 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (dairy-free if necessary)
- optional: 2 tbsp brewer's yeast for an extra milk boost
- optional: 1 tbsp brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup for more sweetness
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl, mash the banana well.
- Stir in the melted coconut oil, vanilla and optional brewer's yeast or additional sweetener.
- Stir in the oats, flaxseed, coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips.
- Using a 2-tbsp cookie scoop, scoop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly. Use the back of the scoop to flatten into cookies - they will not spread in the oven.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, or until golden on top. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before removing.
Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days,
Ingredient swaps:
- Gluten-free: Make sure you use certified gluten-free oats.
- Dairy-free: Make sure you use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Completely nut/coconut free: Replace coconut oil with avocado oil or avocado oil (or melted butter if you can do dairy). Omit coconut and pecans, and add an additional 1/4 cup of oats. You could also add pumpkin seeds.
- Pecans: Swap with walnuts, pumpkin seeds, raisins, or dried cranberries.