Lactation Cookies

With my postpartum meal delivery kicking off, I figured I would share a favorite recipe from all the new moms! These lactation cookies are such a hit and a great add-on to their weekly delivery. These cookies would make such a great gift or surprise to a new mom. They are vegan, can easily be made gluten-free, and support milk production in lactating mothers. Also quite suitable for dads, kids, and other family! They are fortified with whole foods high in zinc, iron, iodine, healthy fats, and fiber!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup vegan butter, room temperature

• 3 tbsp almond butter

• 1 cup white sugar

• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• pinch of salt

• 1.5 cups flour, gluten-free if needed!

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 5 tsp ground flax

• 2.5 cups oats

• 1.5 cups chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees

2. Line a sheet pan with parchment or Silpat

3. In a large bowl, add the room-temperature butter and almond butter and beat until creamed. About 2 minutes. I recommend a stand mixer or hand mixer for this recipe!

4. Next, add both kinds of sugars and beat for 5 minutes. It should be light and fluffy!

5. Add in vanilla, salt, flour, and baking powder. Mix until just combined

6. Add in the flax, oats, and chocolate chips and combine by hand with a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix here!

7. Form cookies with your hands by rolling 2-3 tablespoons of dough into a ball and lightly flattening on the baking tray

8. Place 6 evenly spaced cookies on the cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes

9. When the cookies are done, they should be golden brown on the edges and soft in the middle!

10. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to completely cool!

11. Enjoy!!