The Ultimate Fiber Cookies (aka lactation cookies)

These cookies are perfect lactation cookies for improving milk flow. After my third child was born, I was looking for a healthy and cost effective way to improve my milk supply. More milk = less of the super expensive formula that the daycare uses. I came across some expensive lactation cookies on the web ($20 for 10 cookies, eek) and decided I could make them cheaper at home. The recipe below has become a favorite in our family. These delicious cookies have also been dubbed "poop" cookies in our family due to their high fiber content and, well, you get the idea. These cookies are significantly cheaper than the store bought versions and supper yummy. Enjoy!

yield: makes about 20 to 24 cookies with teaspoon scoop

total time: 45 minutes

bake time and temperature: 8-10 min at 350

ingredients:
wet ingredients:
6 tablespoons organic unsalted butter
2 tablespoons coconut oil
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

dry ingredients:
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brewers yeast
3 tablespoons ground flaxseed
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt

additional ingredients
3/4 cup chocolate chips/chunks (I like the mini chips
1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, slivered almonds, or other nuts (optional)
1/2 cup raisons or dried cranberries (optional)

Start by creaming the wet ingredients together with a mixer. Blend room temperature butter and coconut oil until creamy. Add brown sugar and beat until well incorporated. Add egg and vanilla and mix until well mixed. Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and combine with a spatula. Once thoroughly combined, add chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or any other additional ingredients and gently mix with spatula. Spoon balls of batter onto a baking sheet and press gently to slightly flatten. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes. I like these cookies on the underdone side to keep them chewy.  Enjoy!

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