Lactation Boosting Cookies

[cheezelkat]

These cookies are so yummy...and I've found they helped boost my own supply. I make them with the baking M&m's - yummy! Careful who eats them, or your partner may start lactating..lol! :D

Housepoet's Famous Lactation Boosting Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip & Flaxseed cookies


Housepoet's Famous Lactation Boosting Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip & Flaxseed cookies �
Ingredients :

* 1 cup butter or marg
* 1 cup sugar
* 1 cup brown sugar
* 4 tablespoons water
* 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal*
* 2 large eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* 2 cups flour
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 3 cups oats, thick cut if you can get them
* 1 cup or more chocolate chips
* 2 tablespoons of brewers yeast* (be generous)

Directions:

Preheat oven at 375 degrees F. Mix together 2 tablespoons of flaxseed meal and water, set aside for 3-5 minutes. Cream (beat well) margarine and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mix well. Stir flaxseed mixture and add with vanilla to the margarine mix. Beat until blended. Sift together dry ingredients, except oats and chips. Add to margarine mixture. Stir in oats then chips. Scoop or drop onto baking sheet, preferably lined with parchment or silpat. The dough is a little crumbly, so it helps to use a scoop.

Bake 8-12 minutes, depending on size of cookies.

Serves: 6 dozen cookies

Preparation time: 15 minutes

*can be found at any local health food store.
*NOTE* IT MUST BE BREWERS YEAST, NO SUBSTITUTIONS.

I made these for a friend who's having supply issues and they were so flippin' good. You can feel yourself lactating as you nibble on them. ;) If you don't like chocolate, who doesn't like chocolate tho, you can substitute for carob chips, raisins, butterscotch chips, whatever.

Reprinted with permission

Noel Pickett
noel@breastfeedingisnormal.org
http://breastfeedingisnormal.org


OK girls i have made Lactation CUPCAKES.....

1 PACKET CHOC CAKE MIX ( i used the homebrand ones to test this)
2 tablespoons flaxseed meal (soaked in 3 tablespoons of water
2 tablesppons brewers yeast ( i did giant tablespoons so probably closer to 3 if mesured)

mix as per packet directions....

when finished add 1 cup oatmeal and stir through till combined, spoon into patty pans
bake for 10-15 min at temp stated on cake mix pack.....

Apply icing when cool,,,

Mine didnt even get to cool, i ate them hot out of the oven, i just sprinkled icing sugar on them and they where SUPER,,bout to make another batch!!!


Just spoke with a friend of mine who said that you can easily make them vegan, just use soy butter and either no egg or mashed banana or apple puree as the egg substitute. Just made another batch!


breastfeeding muesli

1/2 cup honey
4-5 tbsp oil (sunflower or whatever you got)
3 cups oats (quick cooking)
1 cup almonds
1 cup cashews
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup pumpkin seeds
1 cup coconut
1 cup flax meal
1 cup raisins
1 cup dried cranberries
5-6 tbsp flax oil
2 tbsp brewers yeast

preheat oven to 180 fan forced .
heat honey and oil in pot over low heat (just to warm it so it's easier to mix).
mix oats, nuts, seeds, flax meal and coconut in a large bowl.
add honey and oil to oat mixture and mix well.
spread evenly on a baking tray and toast slightly! be careful not to let it burn!
return to large bowl add raisins, cranberries, flax oil and yeast.
store in airtight container in the fridge.

*you can add or change what nuts/seeds/fruit you like or have on hand (i also add 1 cup rice bubbles)*

[the_queen]

Friday is baking day so I will be whipping me up a batch of these!!

Hang on - brewer's yeast... I have regular old yeast for baking bread, that's not good enough? Or could I use double the quantity of regular yeast?

[cheezelkat]

I used the beer making yeast.

I think you can get brewers yeast from a health food store as well!

I think regular yeast would give you bread-cookies, lol ;)

[the_queen]

Oh :laughing: yes I think you're probably right....
Off to the health food store tomorrow then!!

[Areca]

I love these cookies! So yummy and thanks to them I have a freezer full of ebm.
The batch makes a lot of cookies so I just freeze what I don't bake!

[Shakey]

where did you find this recipe??? they sound yummy, will be making them when I have this baby

[1stbaby]

It must be the brewers yeast because I have another recipe for improving milk.
I can't remember the quantities but it is a milk drink of the following
milk
banana
brewers yeast
complan

Mix it all up in a milk shake and drink whenever you can. Its supposed to improve the quality of the milk. I haven't tried it but I will let you know what effect it has.

[cheezelkat]

Oats, flaxseed and brewers yeast all do amazing things to your milk supply. I eat a big bowl of oats everyday, with flaxseed sprinkled on top. Make sure its flaxseed meal though otherwise it will pass straight through you :eek:

[Seekrit]

I went out and bought all these ingredients today :smiliedance:

So I plan on using them... soon... I was wondering someone said the dough was freezable, are the cookies themselves freezable, or how long do they last in the fridge/in a container?

:D

Thanks :)

[cheezelkat]

I froze mine once baked...just be careful, they're addictive. I ate them all frozen :(

[bronny-jane]

can you eat these before you have bub, i really want a good milk supply:D

[T Bear]

"BUMP"

Here you go KT2388, you could see if these help!

[Seekrit]

I just want to bump this recipe because I just cooked my first batch (note that I mentioned buying the ingrediants the day before I went into labour...) and, while I have no idea how they go for supply, they are... DELISHIOUS!

[Rainbowbrite]

Just wanted to bump this for everyone who is interested.

Also, have a question. Does anyone have an estimate as to the cost of making them? Or even just the cost of the yeast & flaxseed meal???

Ta

[pookiesossige]

Dunno about lactating, but I'm salivating just reading this thread! They help with breastfeeding... AND THEY'RE BICCIES!!! I'm SO making these! :smiliedance:

[pookiesossige]

Just wanted to bump this for everyone who is interested.

Also, have a question. Does anyone have an estimate as to the cost of making them? Or even just the cost of the yeast & flaxseed meal???

Ta

I'd also like to know.... No doubt I'd eat them all the same day I make them though, so possibly a waste of money for me!!

[Rainbowbrite]

I'd also like to know.... No doubt I'd eat them all the same day I make them though, so possibly a waste of money for me!!

I'm worried i'll do the same....oh well, MJ benefits so its all good ;)

Actually, i'm more worried how DH will cope with me having something that he cant :eek: :laughing: Or maybe he can be my little science experiment :devil6:

[AM]

Yum!!!!
Gonna make some of these!

[cheezelkat]

Just wanted to bump this for everyone who is interested.

Also, have a question. Does anyone have an estimate as to the cost of making them? Or even just the cost of the yeast & flaxseed meal???

Ta

Now, for the flaxseed - which is linseed - you can buy a big giant bag of the seed from most supermarkets in the health food aisle for less than $5. I store it in the freezer and grind a couple of tablespoons up in a coffee grinder. I think you can buy the meal from some health food stores anyway.

Brewers yeast can be found in the home brew section and you'll need 2 sachets. I can't remember the price off hand :o but it wasn't expensive at all. I'm the queen of cheap and wouldn't have made them if they were too pricey.

[Seekrit]

Brewers yeast can be found in the home brew section and you'll need 2 sachets. I can't remember the price off hand :o but it wasn't expensive at all. I'm the queen of cheap and wouldn't have made them if they were too pricey.

I couldn't find brewers yeast in the home brew section.. I did find it at the healthfood store and for a HUGE BAG it wasn't exy at all!

I should make some more cookies today :D

[Rainbowbrite]

Thanks for the info. Might get it all today. MJs been trying to feed alot more than normal lately so might help out!

[DellaWellaWoman]

I've finally decided to make some of these - even if they don't boost my supply they sound sooo good!!

I don't have a low nsupply but wouldn't mind putting a bit of milk in the freezer for the odd occasion I neeed to leave DD with hubby...

Oh, guess I should get some EBM freezer bags too!!

[Rainbowbrite]

I got all the ingredients today. The yeast was about $4, the flaxseed was $6. I got some Cadbury dark choc bits to put in them :chef:

Just one thing, does it really take 2 cups of sugar??? Thats alot of sugar. Also, the brown sugar I have is the dark, sticky type stuff, is that right?

[Milliner]

I'm going to make these tomorrow!! YUM!!!!!!!

[Rainbowbrite]

I made them :smiliedance: :chef: Measured everything out last night so I just had to chuck it together this morning. They are soo yummy!

Only problem is, I made 60 cookies, & i dont know any other breastfeeders that live near me :crying: Oh well, the diet can stop, boosting supply is much more important :laughing:

[DellaWellaWoman]

I made mine last night and froze about half of them - although I think hubby might run the risk of commencing lactation and eat them too - he can't resist the the choc chips !!

[TinyStar]

Hi guys,

just thought I'd bump this as I went to find this thread and I had to go thru a whole bunch to pages.

Gonna make biscuits today!

yum yum.

[DellaWellaWoman]

I made some more of these monday, but used dried apricots & slivered almonds instead of the choc chips - oh boy are they good!

[missie_mack]

I just wanted to thank the person who posted this. Im having supply issues and found this nearly doubled my daily output. Not to mention they were yummy. DH thinks they are a good system cleanser too lol

[Mummabear]

I just wanted to thank the person who posted this. Im having supply issues and found this nearly doubled my daily output. Not to mention they were yummy. DH thinks they are a good system cleanser too lol

Thanks for that info on the supply :thumbsup: The cookies sound good but I really wanted to know whether they really did work.

Do you think it would be good to make some before I'm due and take them into hospy with me?? Guess it can't hurt can it.

Does anyone know of any other supply boosting recipes - I'm so desperate to bf this time.......

[Seekrit]

Mummabear, they certainly do work :D

it's the oats and the brewers yeast that help with supply... also make sure you drinky plenty of water!!! :D

[cheezelkat]

sprinkle brewers yeast on everything and you'll be overflowing ;)

[Mummabear]

sprinkle brewers yeast on everything and you'll be overflowing ;)

And I'll have a nice bout of thrush to deal with too knowing my luck :rolleyes:

Thanks for the tip girls - I'll be making a batch of those cookies to take into hospy with me.

[Pixie]

RB you made 60 cookies lol bring them on Thursday hand them around LOL

my DP bought me the brewers yeast but it says on it non baking so does that mean it will still work for lactation if I put it on my cereal?:confused:

[Rainbowbrite]

If i have the time & energy i will make some more & bring them :yes: We ate most of the last batch (even MJ stole one) & threw a fair amount away :shame:

Editted to add, i'll bring some brewers yeast down for you Nat, i've got heaps. Remind me though ok :)

[~V&M~]

Just wondering when to start eating these?! Would it be worthwhile starting before the birth?

Ta :D

[Mummabear]

Just wondering when to start eating these?! Would it be worthwhile starting before the birth?

Ta :D

I'd be interested to find out too. I was planning on making a batch or two and perhaps having some when I'm due if I haven't delivered already and having some ready to take into hospy with me and at home when I get home. Surely it couldn't hurt to take them before delivery :confused:

[Fairyfloss]

well I am going to give them a try:fingerscrossed: , desperatly need it. if nothing else at least I will have some chocy to eat,

[SweetDreams]

They sound delicious... have just printed the recipe and will have to try soon! :)

[~V&M~]

*bump*

So any updates on how the cookies are going and when is best to start eating them?

[BeachBaby3]

i made these last week and it definitely works. Georgie no longer takes a bottle at night, sleeps through and is very happy.

I froze most of them and have a couple a day. I was very dubious but now I am converted.

[Teto]

I am definitely sceptical but I have just made these cookies. I halved the recipe but put in more brewer's yeast and flaxseed than indicated and less chocolate. Actually I cheated and used LSA mix (linseed, sunflower and almond) because I figured that'd be even healthier. They do taste good.

[Oscar's mum]

Just thought I would bump this thread up for ppl to see again!:thumbsup:

[Seekrit]

mmm the magic cookies, I need this recipe again as I'm expressing for work!

[jessgray]

are they really that good?
i am not sure how'd i'd keep dp and ds1's little mitts off them though:laughing: dp always says he can tbreatfeed ds2 maybe he can be my guinea pig:devil6: :laughing: (i'm kidding lol)

[Pippi Longstocking]

Oh yum, just made a batch of these and they are delicious! I didn't actually bake them for me but I had to try one or ten, eh?!
I added about two teaspoons of ground fennel as well - fennel is good for colicky windy babies as my baby brother is a windy little man. The fennel gives the cookies a yumnmy aniseed taste.

[Mummabear]

I added about two teaspoons of ground fennel as well - fennel is good for colicky windy babies as my baby brother is a windy little man. The fennel gives the cookies a yumnmy aniseed taste.

Thanks for the tip. DS was a bit colicky so I might add some to a batch and see how we go if this bub seems the same (that's if it ever comes out).

[merlottes]

I would like to say thanks i'm going to make some tomorrow and they sound yummy
Thank You

[BeachBaby3]

At the end of last year I made these and got DD of the FF at night. Didnt make them for a while, supply dropped, back on FF at night.

Have made them again a couple of weeks ago and we are back off the FF again!

They do work

[Flicka]

Hey ladies - just wanted to bump this recipe up again. I have been feeling a bit run down and tired lately and wanted to ensure bubs was getting enough milk so I made a batch and I think it has made a difference - I feel fuller at the end of the day IYKWIM.....thanks for the recipe. Have passed it on to SIL too.

[mysonroger]

I froze mine once baked...just be careful, they're addictive. I ate them all frozen :(

OMG....we're we separated at birth??? i do stuff like that all the time and i just tell my DH it defrosts on the way down......

[alana1]

i'm not too good in the kitchen but desperately need to increase my supply!
.. but just a little confused ~ at what point do i add the brewers yeast?? does the yeast need water added? Also with the flaxseed is this the seeds?? several ppl have mentioned reheating is this done is the microwave??
hopefully someone can help!
thanks

[Sandra/Paul]

Mmmmm Yum, must try these too.

Ive been worried lately as my supply was excellent in the hospital could get at least 200ml from just 1 side now its gone down to 100ml for both sides.

Feeling terrible thinking William isnt getting enough - so will definitely try these. Especially now he seems to have gone from 3 - 4 hour feeds to 2 hour feeds during the day.

Will let you all know if they work for me

[Anna07]

DD has been BF for 6 months now (from birth) and my supply isn't as good as it was.. so i will defintely be baking some of these.... and since one of my friends has recenty given birth.. think i'll take some for her too.

[Sandra/Paul]

Hi,

Just a couple of quick questions for anyone who has tried these cookies and they have worked.

How long does it take to boost the supply?

How many cookies per day do you need to increase the supply?

I made some today and they are yummy - I made mine a bit on the big side too, but I halved the recipe to try them out first.

Thankyou to anyone that can give me an answer to these questions.

[LadyLou]

So far I've made two batches and DH ate most of them :shame:. He even took them to work, all the guys were eating them till he told them they were his wife's BF bickies - they got worried about lactating then and wouldn't eat anymore, I think DH only told them so he could have them all to himself :devil6:.

Not sure how many you need to eat before they increase your supply - I just ate heaps cause they were yummy. I did notice an increase in supply though. Usally noticed it with the early morning feed after eating them all day! It's really hard to stop at one!

I get the brewers yeast from Big W, it's $0.98 per pack and I use 5 packs. The flaxseed I got at the healthfood store and it was only $2.50 (big bag). I have been thinking they might be nice with saltanas too.

Now to make them and hide them from DH....

[SairBear]

I just made these and WOW
they taste good:yelclap: !!!
:chef:


After supply being not so good to start with, mines dwindling atm as i got a bug and ended up feeling yuck for about 4days.

Will let know how i go:thumbsup:

[MrsP]

These are good & they did work for me :thumbsup:

I had so much of the ingredients left over, that I still make them (DS & DH LURVE THEM TOO!!!), so I continuously make them - a batch a week :yes:

Sandra/Paul - I dare you to only eat just one :laughing: Anyway, sorry, not sure how many you have to eat to increase supply, but you really just can't stop at one, they are great!!!

BTW - my sister breastfeeds, so I sent her some that I had made to see if they worked for her........she totally loved them, but they did nothing for her supply :confused:

[Jordymumma]

On the subject of cost.For the exact measurments of 2tbsp each of the brewers yeast and flaxseed meal it only cost me in total 55cents from the health food shop,so very cheep.I only ate 2-3 cookies a day and i noticed my supply go up on the second day!! Oh and another hint-if you buy extra flaxseed meal it should be kept in the fridge and only for about a month as apparently it goes rancid after that.Happy munching everyone!!

[jojojonsey]

I made some today! they are super delicious! I've never had a problem with supply but I am going to be a pumping maniac getting ready for my return to work so I figured every little bit counts. Though if i keep eating them - this could be the first time I've ever put on weight while breastfeeding!! LOL

[Sandra/Paul]

Well I made a batch of cookies using 2 sachets of brewers yeast from Big W (I only made half the recipe). Didnt really notice too much of a difference.

I got some more brewers yeast from the health food shop a big bag for $8 - made some more cookies yesterday, had a few:o and felt full most of the night, pumped this morning and got a 100ml bottle out of it - fantastic stuff, and that was after feeding William.

MUST EAT MORE COOKIES :yes:

[jojojonsey]

Ok so I have been eating the cookies! They are delicious! I have also been expressing like a maniac and have noticed that I am getting about 10 mil more than average which isn't huge. BUT on looking at the difference between pre-cookie milk and post cookie milk there seems to be a distinct difference in quality. The cookie milk looks more like full cream as opposed to the non cookie milk which looks like reduced fat.

One thing I will say though - and I don't know if it is a coincidence BUT since the day that I made the cookies Bubs has been sleeping through from 8.30pm til 5.30am!!! That's three nights with a demand fed baby whose longest ever previous sleep prior to this was 5 hours.

So let's see what happens when the run out (by the way DP & the kids are eating them that won't be long!!)

[Rainbowbrite]

I'm going to make this thread a sticky, its so useful for anyone who is breastfeeding.

Also have a question, when is it ok to start eating these, as in before my due date, or should I wait till after?

[cheezelkat]

RB, you should be fine anytime (and thanks for stickying it :hugs: )

I actually made a batch yesterday and have noticed my milk is inducing sleep for Liam so much easier. It's just not quantity, its quality.

[Pinkbug]

I am going to try these to get my milk back I am missing breastfeeding!!! I am gonna try!!! :smiliedance:

[Laksa]

had a bad couple of evenings, had to give H ebm from the freezer and couldnt express any more. poor kid was really screaming trying to get milk from me :gloomy:

so i've sent DH down the shop for these ingredients. :fingerscrossed: the cookies work!

and yay for choc chips!!:D :D

[Sheer Bliss]

:thumbsup: Made them on saturday, thinking they can't taste as good as everyone raves about.....ate about 6 while waiting for the rest to cook. YUMMY!! Didn't notice any difference in supply until sun night, maybe a bit. Then all day monday OMG that engorged feeling was back, but Nick was more settled!! I think we gave this growth spurt a bit of a helping hand. :smiliedance:

[Laksa]

great to read that!

unfortunately no health food shops open at night here so gotta wait til tomorrow for the brewers yeast...

[icypole]

well i copy the recpie and i will be trying these out for sure when bubba 3 is born cos i had a lot of trouble bf master 4 and miss 2
:thumbsup: :smiliedance:
thank s

[Butterfliez]

Ok, so I am about to make them...stupid question though...can anyone eat them? :o I mean, what if my DH wants to eat them? I know he won't "lactate" lol but it won't harm him eating them will it?! :laughing:

[Pippi Longstocking]

My kids all ate them and none of them lactated :laughing:

[nuddle]

has everyone used the full amount of sugar? it seems like a lot

[Shakey]

has everyone used the full amount of sugar? it seems like a lot

sugar is good for you, didn't you know that :laughing:

nah seriously, they taste nice with all the sugar, if your worried about your sugar intake then don't put as much in, won't make much difference in the cookies apart from the taste :yes:

[nuddle]

sugar is good for you, didn't you know that :laughing:

nah seriously, they taste nice with all the sugar, if your worried about your sugar intake then don't put as much in, won't make much difference in the cookies apart from the taste :yes:
thanks

[Oscar's mum]

If you would prefer not to use sugar try substituting for natural honey which is good for you ;) When using honey in baking it helps it stay fresh and moist longer.

To use honey in baking follow these guidelines:


Reduce the amount of liquid in the recipe by 1/4 cup for each cup of honey used
add 1/2 tspn of baking soda for each cup of honey
Reduce the oven temperature by 25 degrees (F) to preven overbrowning.

[Shakey]

thanks

thats alright, let us know if ya make them with less sugar, and tell us what they taste like

I suppose if ya wanted you cond substitute some of the sugar with honey or something :yes: thats a little more healthier

[Oscar's mum]

I suppose if ya wanted you cond substitute some of the sugar with honey or something :yes: thats a little more healthier

lol good minds think alike:thumbsup:

[Shakey]

lol good minds think alike:thumbsup:

:laughing: I was going to post SNAP but then I thought that maybe it wasn't a Ozzie term and you guys would've thought I was weird or something lol

but true

great minds think alike :thumbsup:

[Oscar's mum]

:laughing: I was going to post SNAP but then I thought that maybe it wasn't a Ozzie term and you guys would've thought I was weird or something lol

but true

great minds think alike :thumbsup:


SNAP:D

[Shakey]

yay i'm not a weirdo after all :smiliedance: :D

[Oscar's mum]

yay i'm not a weirdo after all :smiliedance: :D

Yeah you are:p



Just kidding:laughing:

[nuddle]

great idea, thik I will start by just adding a bit less sugar, I usually do that with all my recepies anyway.

[Shakey]

Yeah you are:p



Just kidding:laughing:

:laughing: :o

[Mamalicious]

these are really good, my recipe wasnt crumbly like it said it would be tho :detective:

i made half with baking m&m's and half with dried apricots and slivered almonds :chef:

dh likes them too, ill have to keep an eye on both our waists :eek:

[Butterfliez]

Finally found time to make these tonight (well actually put DD in DH's arms!), so hopefully it will help my supply. Quick question, when should you have them to notice a difference? If I want my supply to be better at night, should I have them at night or during the day, and how many should I have? :laughing:

[Mamalicious]

i ate them through the evening :chef: and when ds woke up around 2am for a feed my boobs were so full they'd gotten that hard lumpy feeling :o so i found late afternoon early evening worked for me :yes:

[Bellas Mum]

This qu. has probably been asked already but dont have time to go through all old posts....How many cookies does ittake to make a difference???

[joy2me]

It must be the brewers yeast because I have another recipe for improving milk.
I can't remember the quantities but it is a milk drink of the following
milk
banana
brewers yeast
complan

Mix it all up in a milk shake and drink whenever you can. Its supposed to improve the quality of the milk. I haven't tried it but I will let you know what effect it has.

Hi just wondering what are the measurements for this drink - i might give it a go.

[FunkyMonkey]

I just made another batch for the hell of it. Still BF and just LOVE these cookies.

[Sheer Bliss]

I just made another batch too - this time i added 200g melted dark chocolate too - mmmmm yummy. Very naughty & no good for the waist line - but i feel a bit ordinary ATM, so who cares if they are naughty, so long as they taste good & help supply!!

[mumma_jessy]

The guy at the home brew shop looked at me like i was mental when i told him tyhe brewers yeast was for cookies.

He said it was not for eating, it is the right yeast right??

[becus]

was thinking?> can kids eat these?
if i made these to help my 'boobies' how am i supposed to say no to my DD and DH when they c me muching on bikkies? they gonna get :mad:

[pinkandblue]

I am not breastfeeding or planning on having any more kids, but what will happen if I make some of these for myself? I wont start to get milk will I?

[becus]

u wont get milk because u dont have the hormones associated

[Adria]

The guy at the home brew shop looked at me like i was mental when i told him tyhe brewers yeast was for cookies.

He said it was not for eating, it is the right yeast right??

yes, it's the right stuff.

was thinking?> can kids eat these?
if i made these to help my 'boobies' how am i supposed to say no to my DD and DH when they c me muching on bikkies? they gonna get :mad:


u wont get milk because u dont have the hormones associated
and unfortantly, DH and the kids wont make milk either,( might make feed time a little easier if they did..hehe) but they will like them, think of the extra fibre and nutrients they will be getting.

Im making my third batch now.
I have ever only used half the amount of sugar, and im a sweet tooth and found them still good.
Im using just 1 cup of brn sugar this time, been told it will make them taste more carmel flavour.
I have made orignal reciepe.
Coconut and apricots, good but not as sweet as first reciepe.
Now making choc chip and cherry ones...

I divided the mixture into 4, bake 1 lot and roll the other 3 in seperate lots in cling warp and freeze.
I then take out and cut while still frozen and bake when i run out.

[youngones]

OMG :eek: I am totally addicted to these!! Actually, what is worse is that I got addicted to just the cookie dough and was scoffing it while waiting for the first lot to bake.

Must hide them from DH....

[wild at heart]

OMG :eek: I am totally addicted to these!! Actually, what is worse is that I got addicted to just the cookie dough and was scoffing it while waiting for the first lot to bake.

Must hide them from DH....

me too - my dh loooooves them

[westerner]

So have people found it best to freeze the dough then remove from freezer and cook when needed ( and if so did you freeze in balls or a log shape??) or do you freeze the baked cookie then defrost as needed??

I want to make some before bubs is born but unsure what the best way to go about it is..

Thankyou :hugs:

[youngones]

Freeze - ha! Just eat it raw!!!! Sorry - little out of control there... Honestly, after stapling my lips together next time, I will freeze half the mix in a log shape, then just carve it up when I need it... Despite the suggestion, my first batch only made 2 1/2 dozen, not 6 dozen and while I did eat some of it, I just made really huge cookies :yelclap: .

[Noah_and_Elijah]

Stupid question but is it plain flour or self raising flour?

[Butterfliez]

Plain flour, cuz the recipe has the baking powder in it needed for rising. Good luck and enjoy baking!

[Adria]

So have people found it best to freeze the dough then remove from freezer and cook when needed ( and if so did you freeze in balls or a log shape??) or do you freeze the baked cookie then defrost as needed??

I want to make some before bubs is born but unsure what the best way to go about it is..

Thankyou :hugs:
I froze mine in log shape, leave on the bench a couple minutes to defrost a little as staright out can be really hard to cut. I cook while still frozen, just wait until the look golden brown

[our little treasures]

How much does the brewers yeast costs and the flaxseed? My sil is having trouble and wants me to make some.

[Sandra/Paul]

I got my brewers yeast from the health food shop for $8.58 for 500g.

Flaxseed I just got from the supermarket but I got seed instead of the powdered form. Doesnt really matter though - cant remember how much that was....would have been around the $3 mark

[our little treasures]

thanks for that:thumbsup:

[ETsMum]

Ok, my turn for a dumb Q. What is 375 degrees F in degrees C?


ETA - don't worry, I cooked them at 180.

[joy2me]

These biscuits are so yummy and so easy to make - I had a little trouble with supply during my dd growth spurts and when I got tired and worn out sometimes there was less milk.
Sometimes I would make the biscuits and at one point they were so nice I was eating a few every night with a cuppa and my boobs were hard like rocks...so i will have to omit the brewers yeast i think as i'm sure thats the ingredient that increases the milk

I've experimented with less sugar and different ingredients to suit my tastebuds and my next batch will have white choc buttons, almonds, choc chip and raisins lol

Dd has been was putting on 1 kg every month and the nurse believes its good breastmilk which is great.

[Nan]

...so i will have to omit the brewers yeast i think as i'm sure thats the ingredient that increases the milk
Yup! Certainly is!! I took yeast all the time with my first DD (mixed it into cereals, breads, even just on a spoon with some honey!) and BFed her for 15 months. Only stopped when I got pg with no. 2!!! Will definitely try these bikkies, as they sound a LOT more yummy!!! :thumbsup:

[icypole]

okay i have a question i made these last nite and they are so yummy but my health food shop didnt have and flaxseed so i used linseed meal instead would that matter??

also i read some where for a drink that can improve your milk supply what is the ingredents??

Also would the brewers yeast affect bub in any way??
fanks

[nuddle]

okay i have a question i made these last nite and they are so yummy but my health food shop didnt have and flaxseed so i used linseed meal instead would that matter??

also i read some where for a drink that can improve your milk supply what is the ingredents??

Also would the brewers yeast affect bub in any way??
fanksI thought flaxseed and linseed was the same thing..

[Shakey]

okay i have a question i made these last nite and they are so yummy but my health food shop didnt have and flaxseed so i used linseed meal instead would that matter??

also i read some where for a drink that can improve your milk supply what is the ingredents??

Also would the brewers yeast affect bub in any way??
fanks

Tigers milk is the drink your thinking of, i'll find the recipie for ya :thumbsup:

[nuddle]

Tigers milk is the drink your thinking of, i'll find the recipie for ya :thumbsup:that sounds interesting, are you able to put the recipe here, or pm me too?

[saremc]

Wow these cookies are so yummie think they are helping my supply to lol any excuse!!:D

[Oscar's mum]

that sounds interesting, are you able to put the recipe here, or pm me too?

I would love the recipe too please:thumbsup:

[OJandMe]

1/2 cup frozen undiluted orange juice (or any fresh fruit,
a couple of bananas, peaches, blueberries,
strawberries)
1 cup fresh skim milk
1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-3 teaspoons Safflower Oil

Blend all the above in a blender. Add: 3/4 cup instant
powdered skim milk, 1/4 - 1/2 cup Brewer's Yeast (may want
to start low and build-up STRONG TASTE). Stir in 2-3 cups skim
milk. Drink at least 1/2 cup at a time, at least 4 times a day
(Brewer's Yeast is available at health food and natural stores.
Also some pharmacies and grocery stores)

[Ally Jane]

they are yum! im making,baking and eating now :) hope they help my supply

[SJE]

Just made a version of these for myself yesterday.

They are yummy.

Not too sure about the miracle with the milk supply - its only been 24 hours;)

[Vespera]

Just thought I would mention that my DH has been eating these (I have to fight him for them) for a month with no laction in sight so they should be fine to share (if you want to)

[ziggie]

I just got off the phone from a friend who's trying to boost her supply... I emailed her a copy of this recipe. After reading the thread, I'm going to give it a try too!
It'd be handy to have some frozen EBM on hand... :chef:

[Milliner]

I wonder if there is a low fat version??? I'm on a diet here...

[westerner]

I wonder if there is a low fat version??? I'm on a diet here...

Maybe you could make some healthy fruit smoothies (fruit,skim milk,yogurt) and add in a few spoons of brewers yeast..

Not the same i know but a 'healthy' way of having the ingredient to help boost supply..
(the oats and linseed also help to boost supply but wouldn't be much good in a smoothie..)

[MilkOnTap]

I made them with only 1 cup of sugar instead of 2 and they were just as nice...

The other day this was :laughing:

[mumof2angels]

I have just made a batch of these and they are good!!!! Im just a bit worried about how much weight im gonna put on eating these!! So ive decieded Im gonna makev that milkshake one someone posted with banana, milk, brewers yeast and honey.

Just a few questions how many do I need to eat in a day to increase my supply?
And is just the yeast that is good for increasing the milk?

Ive also just been reading up on brewers yeast and it says it could make babies gassy/windy have any of you noticed if it makes your babies more gassy?

[mummy2207]

omg i think i need to make me a batch of these cookies lol

i have the same questions as mumof2angels too lol... :)

[mischief79]

I made a batch of these last Saturday and ended up eating heaps of raw batter, it tasted so good! Then (co-incidentally) that night I got a shocking gastro and couldn't keep anything in or down for about 3 days. Once I was back to normal I went to eat some of the cookies - my mind automatically associated them with me feeling ill!! Not fair! So now I will be trying the milkshake tomorrow instead.
What a waste of good cookies!

[mumof2angels]

Okive just been grazing on these cookies over the last 2 weeks and I have noticed an increase in my supply but I have also been taking fenugreek so it could be that.

I agree, pity there isnt a fat free version.

Mischief79- DONT TRY THE MILKSHAKE!!!!:barf:Its disgusting, like a mix of beer and milk! Although I didnt have bananas, could be better with the banana. That will def make you feel like chucking!

I add 2tbs of brewers yeast to a glass of apple juice and that was a bit better I could at least drink it, though its not somethingI can continue it is too gross really. Im gonna stick with the fenugreek and expressing when I can.

Anyone have a better recipe to include brewers yeast but is low fat?

[mischief79]

The milkshake wasn't too bad. I made one that's slightly different that someone else gave me. The honey took over the taste for me, and the banana.
Every morning now I have a big bowl of oats and sprinkle on top brewers yeast and flaxseed meal. Bit bland tasting but oh well.
Question - I put 1 TBSP of yeast and 1 TBSP of flaxseed on my oats, is that enough or too much?

[mummy2207]

that shake sounds yuck lol...

Im defiently going to have to get the ingredients for these cookis....yum!

[Nex]

Made these today and they are YUMMY!

How many do I need to eat to get the effects I wonder?

Did have to warn my DH off them though. He'd have scoffed the lot before I told him what they were supposed to do!

If you want a low fat version girls, try these http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1710,158162-237206,00.html

Add the linseed meal and brewers yeast to the batter.

I haven't tried them but it should work ok I would think!

[mummy2207]

aww thanks for that Nex! ill have to check it out and see if i can make it haha

Im glad you think these are yummo... im thinking i better get my butt down to the health food store

[Everyday]

YUMMO! These cookies are Great! I made my second batch today, they sure do work i have so much more milk which is great cause I was getting worried id have to top with formula.

I did tell a little fib to my Step kids but (age 10 & 11) I said they couldent eat them cause their special BF cookies that if they eat them then they could get milk!
Well you cant blame me their eating machiens but only for junk food! (and they would take them behind my back!)
The cookies would all be gone whithin a day! So I will make some choc chip ones for them.

[berniebabe]

Wow I'm going to make these tomorrow. My DS is trying to latch back on after 5 weeks. My boobs feel like pancakes. Hey if he want its:yes:

[ogsmum]

takes me like 30 mins to express 120 ml of ebm.... wondering if little boy is getting enough milk, so....went to mrs flannerys and the only brewers yeast they had was in a 500g tub for $8. but there was other types of yeast - like that you use to make bread. does it have to be brewers yeast? if so, where can you get it from that's in a smaller packet and cheaper than mrs flannerys?
thanks in advance :wave:

[berniebabe]

It must be the brewers yeast because I have another recipe for improving milk.
I can't remember the quantities but it is a milk drink of the following
milk
banana
brewers yeast
complan

Mix it all up in a milk shake and drink whenever you can. Its supposed to improve the quality of the milk. I haven't tried it but I will let you know what effect it has.


What is complan??

[pixiemum2]

Great recipe :thumbsup:

Just curious what it is that helps boost the supply? The oats or the brewers yeast? Something else?

Sorry if someone else has asked this question, I haven't checked all the replies

[MilkOnTap]

Both the oats AND the brewers yeast!

Oats are fantastic for supply - even just to make yourself a bowl of porridge for breakfast and a batch of anzac bikkies would help :)

[pixiemum2]

Thanks milk on tap :)

I might make some porridge this morning. Can't get to the shops until tomorrow for the ingredients. I had gastro the last two days and my supply plummeted :thumbsdown:.

[jello]

will flaxseed oil be ok?

[jello]

anyone know?

[pixiemum2]

Jello - I personally wouldn't use the oil as a substitute but it might be ok. DH picked up the ingredients for me last weekend. He said the lady in the health food store told him flaxseed meal is also Linseed meal. I hope she is right.

[jello]

its ok, I managed to get the flaxseeds
How long does it take to work?

[jello]

well the mixture tastes nice LOL. I have a batch in the oven right now.

[veve]

Jello - I personally wouldn't use the oil as a substitute but it might be ok. DH picked up the ingredients for me last weekend. He said the lady in the health food store told him flaxseed meal is also Linseed meal. I hope she is right.

yes .. I seem to recall being told that too ..


its ok, I managed to get the flaxseeds
How long does it take to work?

within 24 hours I noticed a difference .. good luck

ETA- the mixture is FANTASTIC .. I ate the batter while I cooked :laughing:

[veve]

will flaxseed oil be ok?
I didn't see this post before ..

I think the flaxseeds are in there to help your system keep moving (iykwim) I dont think they are for milk .. I think they are for tummy iss-ewes .. :laughing: apparently recommended for women :)

for THAT reason .. the oil might just work .. keeping things moving .. I just cant guarantee that the recipe would be ok .. measurement wise ... etc

xx
Jen

oh .. Ogsmum - most healthfood stores sell brewers yeast .. I just got mine from the one in the local shopping centre

[jello]

thanks for that.
I dont have a coffee grinder so I couldn't crush the seeds, but I did just bash them a little LOL.
I just got brewers yeast sachets from BigW.

That is what will boost the milk supply yeah?

[jello]

yum yum yum :D

[pixiemum2]

Can you freeze the mixture?

[cheezelkat]

I would bake them first, and then freeze the bikkies.

[InSaneOne]

well i don't know what i have done wrong but they don't seem to be helping my milk supply. over the last week i have been averaging at least 10 cookies a day (:o probably more if i am honest) and i can't notice a difference. i don't seem to produce more milk and i don't see/taste a difference in my milk either.

what am i doing wrong? i followed the recipe exactly - i did have to use all white sugar in the last batch as i ran out of brown and couldn't get to the shops. i have even increased the brewers yeast in the last batch by adding an extra tablespoon and that still hasn't helped. what ese will increase my milk that i can add to the mixture? or use in a different way?

[pixiemum2]

Belinda - You may not notice a huge difference with them. When I made my first batch my supply was borderline low. After the first batch my supply was ok but still not great.
However after my second batch my supply has incresed quite a bit. This morning when she wouldn't feed (she has a cold) I managed to express 130mls from one breast whereas the other day (when she also wouldn't feed in the morning) I could only get 100mls from BOTH breasts.

[PunkyDiva]

Three of us in our BH Mothers group have been eating these for a while now and walk around flaunting our ginormous boobies :p:thumbsup:

Belinda...fennelgreek and milk thistle are two herbs I guess taken in tab form that can help milk supply as well. Are you drinking enough water too?

[Lipsmacker01]

Oats, flaxseed and brewers yeast all do amazing things to your milk supply. I eat a big bowl of oats everyday, with flaxseed sprinkled on top. Make sure its flaxseed meal though otherwise it will pass straight through you :eek:

Saw a lady at a health food store about a month ago who was due to give birth to her 3rd in 4 weeks time and she had never heard anything about flaxseed and increasing milk supply? but she did mention eating flaxseed seeds will pass straight through u as opposed to eating them ground and that eating ground products of certain foods tend to lose a bit of nutrients. This is just what Ive been told but I did get the flaxseed meal and put heaps on my cereal! I do rolled oats too but she said that the supermarket stuff was a bit more processed than the health food store.

[chococat]

How many of these cookies should you be eating each day???

[MilkOnTap]

When I made mine I couldn't help but eat almost the entire batch lol - they're just delicious! Of course they're VERY filling though being oat-based, so I didnt eat anything else all day. Just the cookies :)

I wouldnt' recommend this (cause then you have to cook them heaps lol) but I'd take at least half a dozen spaced out through the day.

[pixiemum2]

I don't know how many you SHOULD be eating but I ate about 6 a day as well. Couldn't help myself, they were sooooooo yummy!

[InSaneOne]

i sometimes ate nearly 15 a day - depending if i took some to work. i used to break them up into small pieces and then just nibble everytime i walked past them.:o

[Hollywood]

These sound yum! I might try the brewers yeast and flaxseed meal in a healthy recipe I have.

[grass is always greener]

Can i substitute the flaxseed meal for just flaxseed???

[Nex]

It needs to be flaxseed meal so you will absorb the goodness. Plain unground flaxseed just passes straight through!

I made this recipe for the third time today and used only half the amount of butter and it came out just perfect. ( I made a double batch and then realised that I only had enough butter and chocolate for one batch, so I just used what I had)

Just a little less fattening ;)

[grass is always greener]

I bashed them as much as could and i got a mealy type of powder happening then just added them.

These are the yummiest cookies ever. I cant believe it, i have had 4 since i made them, cant wait til tomorrow so i can have some more.

DF almost tried them until i told him what they were for.

[Aysha'sMummy]

Are these good for cats? cause my cat loves them :laughing:.... i like them too

how many do you need to eat a day?

[pixiemum2]

I bashed them as much as could and i got a mealy type of powder happening then just added them.

These are the yummiest cookies ever. I cant believe it, i have had 4 since i made them, cant wait til tomorrow so i can have some more.

DF almost tried them until i told him what they were for.Only four!? I ate probably ten a day when I cooked them.


Are these good for cats? cause my cat loves them :laughing:.... i like them too

how many do you need to eat a day?Lol about the cat! Both my DH and son love these biscuits and neither one of them is lactating :thumbsup:.

I cut down the sugar by about a third and they still tasted great.

[JabberJaw]

Hi,
Well i made these cookies today and they sure are good, my kids and hubby loved them to.
I took the recipe with me to the health food shop and although the lady had never heard of it she to agreed that it would be exellent for lactation and also bowel movements and on top of that,,BRAIN FOOD !!! even better. She believed the purpose of the flaxseed meal was its Omega 3 content and also its Lignans which are exellent for healthy breasts,,
i Googled Lignans and i will copy a paragraph i found below:


What conditions are lignans used
for?
Lignans are most commonly used in women’s
health and especially are being studied
for their protective effects against breast cancer.
Lignans are also used for reducing the
symptoms of menopause like hot flushes,
mood swings and breast tenderness. Other
conditions where lignans may be helpful include
heart health, colon cancer, hair loss,
acne and inflammation. Some terrific research
has been published in the area of dementia,
showing that postmenopausal women who
have a diet rich in lignans have better cognitive
function than women who don’t. Men
aren’t left out though—there are also some
promising studies suggesting that lignans may be protective in prostate conditions for men.


So they have my vote :thumbsup: not only are they good for you, they taste yummy to.

[mumkc]

OG. THese are amazing. My paediatrician put me on domperidone to increase lactation, telling me that i might suffer from lightheadedness as the only side effect. Hmmm - turns out inability to sleep is another side effect. So I immediately went off the drugs and tried this recipe. Within ONE HOUR my breasts were much fuller and bubs is much happier. I'm going to take this recipe to my paediatrician and my health food store - it is that good.

[pinkgingham]

wow, they sound really good. i didnt get much of a supply at all with either babies. if i ever have other children would it be a good idea to eat these alot in the last month of pregnancy to get a supply going before giving birth. i havent got any plans of having another baby being single atm lol but its interesting to know. i really want to get an opportunity to breastfeed!

[mumkc]

I can't see why not - it wouldn't hurt!

[JabberJaw]

They have nothing in them to harm you, i asked the health food store if it would be ok for the kiddies to eat, she reckons they are fine, yes they have alot of sugar etc but they do make a massive batch of biscuits so they probably have less than store brought cookies when you take that into account....anyway they might be good for you in pregnancy if you suffer constipation :eek: as the flaxseed meal gives your bowels a super clean out!! and it also is rich in omega 3 so it is a great start for your bubs brain!!

[*babygirl*]

i LOOOOVED these bikkies!! they were so addictive but i added carob instead of chocolate chips and they were AWESOME!!!

*mmmm* now i feel like carob lol.

[pinkgingham]

you know what would be better? lactation boosting CUPCAKES!!!!! :laughing::laughing::laughing:

i lurve cupcakes! what is it that boosts the lactation? the flaxseed? could they be put into cupcakes :p

[pinkgingham]

As for making cupcakes... I think it'd be great! Just add a few tablespoons of the flax and brewers yeast with a few tabelspoons of water to your normal cupcake recipe and it should work out great!! If you try it out, let us know how it goes!! :chef:

well i am not planning on gettin pregnant anytime soon so not intending them for lactation :p but these sound so delish that i want to make them right now! only i have no flax seeds or brewers yeast. can i get either of these from the health food section of the supermarket or fo i have to go to a health food shop?

but of course if i make them i shall take pics :D and let you know what they taste like :D

[JabberJaw]

you know what would be better? lactation boosting CUPCAKES!!!!! :laughing::laughing::laughing:

i lurve cupcakes! what is it that boosts the lactation? the flaxseed? could they be put into cupcakes :p

LOL me to, the flaxseed from what i can gather is for the bowel and its the Brewers yeast that helps increase your milk, i googled lactating cookies and found a fair few things but the all had both flaxseed meal and the yeast!

[grass is always greener]

I am making another batch today. I am also going to take the recipe to the CHN clinic, drs and the health food store. More mums need to know about them.

[JabberJaw]

OK girls i have made Lactation CUPCAKES.....

1 PACKET CHOC CAKE MIX ( i used the homebrand ones to test this)
2 tablespoons flaxseed meal (soaked in 3 tablespoons of water
2 tablesppons brewers yeast ( i did giant tablespoons so probably closer to 3 if mesured)

mix as per packet directions....

when finished add 1 cup oatmeal and stir through till combined, spoon into patty pans
bake for 10-15 min at temp stated on cake mix pack.....

Apply icing when cool,,,

Mine didnt even get to cool, i ate them hot out of the oven, i just sprinkled icing sugar on them and they where SUPER,,bout to make another batch!!!

[mumkc]

An earlier post mentioned increased wind when taking these. Has anyone else experienced more bowel action in bubs?

[JabberJaw]

An earlier post mentioned increased wind when taking these. Has anyone else experienced more bowel action in bubs?

I havent seen any changes in bubs bowel movement , only my own :laughing:
It is because oatmeal,flaxseed meal and brewers yeast are all great for the stomach, people who are generally on a low fibre type diet sometimes find the go to the toilet more frequently untill there body adjusts to the higher fibre intake. Brewers yeast wont cause THRUSH or anything as it is not actually a live yeast like bakers yeast is. It is an exellent source of B group vitaims and flaxseed is exellent source of Omega ( found in fish)
If you want to find out all the benifits just google them.

[pinkgingham]

OK girls i have made Lactation CUPCAKES.....

1 PACKET CHOC CAKE MIX ( i used the homebrand ones to test this)
2 tablespoons flaxseed meal (soaked in 3 tablespoons of water
2 tablesppons brewers yeast ( i did giant tablespoons so probably closer to 3 if mesured)

mix as per packet directions....

when finished add 1 cup oatmeal and stir through till combined, spoon into patty pans
bake for 10-15 min at temp stated on cake mix pack.....

Apply icing when cool,,,

Mine didnt even get to cool, i ate them hot out of the oven, i just sprinkled icing sugar on them and they where SUPER,,bout to make another batch!!!

awesome! you beat me too it :laughing:

i like to make my cupcakes from scratch so i will try that...um where exactly do i find the flaxseed, my supermarket only had flaxseed oil so i dont know if thats suitable. i can look in the health food shop. i am assuming thats where you get it....where do you get brewers yeast? is that brewers in a brand or that yeast they use for homemade beer. sorry if i am a bit clueless :o

[JabberJaw]

I got the Brewers yeast,flaxseed meal and oatmeal at the healthfood shop. It cost me about 24 bucks but i have ooddles of ingedients. like enough for 50 batches!!! i know at some healthfood stores you can buy quantities of stuff by the scoop but at the one i went to it was all prepackaged. I got organic oats as the healthfood lady said they where less processed and even better for you.
Oh i bet yr cupcakes will be better than mine!! Yum Homemade will be even better.....
My kids loved them!

[Frany]

I just made my first batch of these to take to my SIL's tomorrow. They taste fantastic. :D

Although this thread is well over 2 years old, just wanted to say thanks to Cheezelkat for posting, it is a great recipe!:thumbsup:

[Sharai]

Wow I'll have to make some of these too.

[epiphany]

It must be the brewers yeast because I have another recipe for improving milk.
I can't remember the quantities but it is a milk drink of the following
milk
banana
brewers yeast
complan

Mix it all up in a milk shake and drink whenever you can. Its supposed to improve the quality of the milk. I haven't tried it but I will let you know what effect it has.

I know this post is pretty old now but I was curious if anyone knows where to get Complan in Australia? I usually have to bring it back with me when I go to NZ as I haven't been able to find any here (it's particularly good for when you have morning sickness or are generally ill & don't want to eat much)...so if someone knows where to get it, it'd make life a bit easier ;)

[Daviegirl]

Somebody please help me....I am totally addicted to these cookies. I can't stop eating them and I really should be on a diet!!!! Yummo.

Thanks for posting recipe, these actually do work.....:yelclap:

[grass is always greener]

Just spoke with a friend of mine who said that you can easily make them vegan, just use soy butter and either no egg or mashed banana or apple puree as the egg substitute. Just made another batch!!:chef::chef::chef:

[Midwifery Student Megan]

Well, I must admit, I thought this was a bit of a hoax but am on my third batch now and they are fantastic! They definitely work!!!

I made the first to the recipe - not bad...:yes:

The second with margarine - never again... :thumbsdown:

The third back to butter and added some cinnamon - fantastic! :D


To the member who puts brewers yeast and linseed on her oats every morning (don't have time to go back thru this thread to find it...) you must have a pretty strong stomach! I tried it and ended up with soooo much sugar with it that it wasn't worth it! :laughing:

[MZmama]

I dont know if my expectations were too high after reading this thread, but im not a fan of the cookies..i did put extra brewers yeast, just to make sure i get more milk, and i did use breakfast muesli instead of plain rolled oats, could that be why?

[grass is always greener]

Not sure if thats why, but maybe make another batch with the thick cut rolled oats and use dark choc chips, i find they have a better taste.

Making another batch now.

[cassvanm]

Has anyone tried them with Equal as opposed to sugar? With the recipe on the first page, it's 85 cals per cookie! :eek:
Also, how many cookies per day (given that I have no self control!) is recommended?

[janiceg]

here's a muesli recipe i make for those that don't want to eat cookies all day! i love it, hope you do, too!

breastfeeding muesli

1/2 cup honey
4-5 tbsp oil (sunflower or whatever you got)
3 cups oats (quick cooking)
1 cup almonds
1 cup cashews
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup pumpkin seeds
1 cup coconut
1 cup flax meal
1 cup raisins
1 cup dried cranberries
5-6 tbsp flax oil
2 tbsp brewers yeast

preheat oven to 180 fan forced .
heat honey and oil in pot over low heat (just to warm it so it's easier to mix).
mix oats, nuts, seeds, flax meal and coconut in a large bowl.
add honey and oil to oat mixture and mix well.
spread evenly on a baking tray and toast slightly! be careful not to let it burn!
return to large bowl add raisins, cranberries, flax oil and yeast.
store in airtight container in the fridge.

*you can add or change what nuts/seeds/fruit you like or have on hand (i also add 1 cup rice bubbles)*

[Me]

For the cookies, if I can't get my hands on the flaxseed meal, can I use LSA which has it in there(along with sunflower and almond)?

[cassvanm]

Well, my hubby made these for me the other day - and they work!!!!!
I kind of thought it was a bit of a spin that they worked, but they do!!!! I ate my first cookie (well, 6 actually :o) at about 8pm, and I woke up the next day engorged, and I leaked in the shower! I have not done that it about 3 months!
Thanks for the recipe guys! :yelclap:

[grass is always greener]

Yes you can use the LSA mix. I used it in my first couple of batches and it still works.

Oh and cass, thanks for posting the calorie amount, i didnt need to know that. It might explain my weight atm though.

janiceg, i might have to give this a go.

[WarriorMummy]

i am buying the ingredients tomorrow!
i am expressing for bub and the last week he has had over a litre a day but i have only expressed between 700-800 mls so i need to boost it up
i cant express as often as i want to as with 3 boys its just too hard and stressful

god i hope these work, ive made it to 13 weeks, just 11 to go to make it to my goal

[jotsmum]

Yay! :yelclap:

on my second batch - made these ones with white choc and cranberries - yummy.

DD is now much less frustrated in the evening and has slept through from 11-7 for two nights. :sleeping:

[grass is always greener]

jotsmum- thats fantastic about the sleep. I am looking forward to trying them with white chocolate and cranberries, sound very yummy.
WarriorMummy- well done on making it to 13 weeks, you are doing a fantastic job expressing. Wishing all the very best to make to and possibly exceeding your goal!!!

[WarriorMummy]

cookies didnt seem to help, either did the fenugreek :(
made 2 batches too and ate em al hehe soo yummy
im now on motilium and even thats not doing too much
drinking tons of water too

made it to 15 weeks at least but not giving up

[EmmasMummy]

I shopped for the ingredients a couple of weeks ago .... suprised when you said cheap at the health food store I was a little sceptical but it was true lol...alot cheaper then little packets of brewers yeast and flaxmeal at woolies.

Anywho .... I made some and they worked well.... DD was much happier with my boobies......They were tasty though weren't something I craved to eat.... but tonight I the erge to make cookies... so i started with kinda plain sweet cookies with maple syrip in them then thought about these ones and then added the oats, brewers yeast and flaxmeal.... and omgness yummmmmmmm....they are gooey and sooo goood lol
Dont ask for the recipe because I kinda made it up as I went.

[justmum]

I have a question about the oats - the recipe says oats, thick cut if you can get them.

Everyone seems to be using rolled oats but aren't these not rolled rather than cut? I have some cut oats but they look like little pieces of wheat as opposed to rolled porrige oats.

Does anyone know if it matters or it it should be one or the other?

[jotsmum]

I have a question about the oats - the recipe says oats, thick cut if you can get them.

Everyone seems to be using rolled oats but aren't these not rolled rather than cut? I have some cut oats but they look like little pieces of wheat as opposed to rolled porrige oats.

Does anyone know if it matters or it it should be one or the other?

I use rolled oats and they work just fine.

Off to make another batch now as I have to express as I am away from dd for a couple of days in a week and need to up my stash.

[Lilwarrior]

These sound great will def be giving them a go!!!

[lupa]

I can't believe I haven't heard of this before!! I'm going to try it today! I'll let you know how I go!:yelclap:

[Lilwarrior]

Just some feedback. I didn't find these that nice but not unbearable. I don't know that they have increased my supply at all but i will keep eating them until they are finished. Has anyone else found them not to work?

[Mumma2Jack]

My older boys and i just made some of these!
Oh,i found them so scrummy!!!:yelclap:

We ate half the batch raw and from the around 30 we made(yes,we ate ALOT raw..lol) we have eaten most of them.Feeling a little ill and full at the moment.lol.

I used only i cup of brown sugar,left out the white and put a little honey in instead.Also put in two tbls of vanilla instead of one.

Half the batch had choc chips(for the kids) and my batch had sultanas and apricots..I cant have the choccie due to DS having bad reflux..
Ill let you know what i think happens to my milk supply after a few days...;)

Yummy yumm,yumm!!!:thumbsup:

[Darrietta]

Well, we're giving these a go! DS and I made up a HUGE batch and yes :yes:, we too ate most of the batter... Not much help for my healthy eating plan:o, but if it helps it's worth it!! I just tried drinking Fenugreek Tea :eek: and it is revolting. It was a matter of holding my nose and drinking really quick so these cookies will be a lovely change!! I'll post how we go.

[jotsmum]

I just tried drinking Fenugreek Tea :eek: and it is revolting. It was a matter of holding my nose and drinking really quick so these cookies will be a lovely change!!

Fenugreek also comes in capsule form which is easier to take - I hate the tea too. I am off to make up another batch of these. Have been making them on and off for 4 months now and they seem to do the trick for us.

[Mummy2R&K]

How many cookies do you need to eat?

If I just want to boost my afternoon/evening supply, when do I eat one for it to take affect?

[Darrietta]

Fenugreek also comes in capsule form which is easier to take - I hate the tea too. I am off to make up another batch of these. Have been making them on and off for 4 months now and they seem to do the trick for us.

Lol! Here I am nearly making myself sick, I think I'll try the capsules. :laughing:

Cookies seem to be helping, on that note! :smiliedance: I've just noticed I'm slightly fuller this morning and DS2 seems to be more content with his feed through the night and this morning. Plus, the cookies ARE delish!! Unfortunately, I seem to have a house full of boys who like lactation cookies. :o

[jotsmum]

Unfortunately, I seem to have a house full of boys who like lactation cookies. :o

I told dh that they cause bigger man boobs too. He stopped eating them after that. :laughing: Doubt he believed me but it made for a fun conversation.

[2girls&1angelboy]

just a question my DD who is 15 months decided that she wanted to stop feeding a few weeks ago but now she has bn wanting to feed again i dont mind feeding again what would be the best thing for me to do my milk seems to have pretty much dried up.

[Opinionated]

You don't have to eat the cookies to get the benefit.

The active ingredients are oats, brewers yeast and the linseed meal. You can add these to your diet for the same effect. You could have porridge for breakfast with some linseed on it, slug a glass of water down that contains a couple of spoonfuls of brewers yeast. Drink oat milk once or twice a day.

hth, also remember to keep your water intake up. Your pee should be very light yellow. If it is dark yellow, you need to drink a lot more water.

[Opinionated]

just a question my DD who is 15 months decided that she wanted to stop feeding a few weeks ago but now she has bn wanting to feed again i dont mind feeding again what would be the best thing for me to do my milk seems to have pretty much dried up.

Just have her feed as often as possible or as often as she wants. It may be the comfort of your breast, more than the milk she is seeking. You probably still have some milk, and the more she feeds, the more it will build.

You can get drugs, but they are not without side effects. A doctor would probably be a bit reluctant to prescribe them to relactate for a 15 month old.

Start eating/ drinking the things I outlined above and take some fenugreek capsules.

hth.

[Darrietta]

I told dh that they cause bigger man boobs too. He stopped eating them after that. :laughing: Doubt he believed me but it made for a fun conversation.

:thumbsup: I like this idea :laughing:!

[Darrietta]

One more thing! I just thought I'd mention that porridge with linseed meal and a little bit of brewers yeast and brown sugar is yum too! A great brekky to start the day with and I'm hoping it may be a little healthier than eating 10 cookies each day? (I have zero self control) :o DS1 seems to like it too!!

[geckobaby]

i'll try anything :)

i'm off to the shops to get all the ingredients to make them!

thanks for sharing this, i'm going to give a copy of this to my friends who have just had their babies.

:bee:

[Mummy2R&K]

So is flaxmeal and linseed the same thing?

They have a pack of organic flaxmeal in woolies and also a LSD mix (linseed). I got the flaxmeal and have been putting it on my oats in the morning.

[workin'mumof2]

YUP sure is. i had to double check and ask too :o

there oh so yummy. and worked like a charm.

i luff them sooooo much.:cloud9:

[whiteroses]

I've tried baking these today (and yes they taste great!). How long did you find until the ingredients have the desire affect on milk supply?
thanks

[MooMum]

Great thread! :yes:

Going to BUMP it for new Mummies.

I am making a batch this afternoon so will let you know how they go. :chef:

Thanks again :flowerz:

[clucky77]

I jsut made these and they are yummy.... only got 3 dozen (not 6) so must have made mine a bit big.

One question- how many do you think you need to eat / day to have an effect?

I am trying to shed the baby weight, not put on weight!!!!!!!!! So is it the yeast and oats that are best for supply as I am thinking I might just add the left over yeast to my porridge once I polish off this lot of cookies........... YUM

BTW, anyone noticed an effect??

[FullMoon]

I didnt get to read the whole thread you know with it being 22 pages long etc...

But does this really work cause Im about at my wits end and seriously contemplating stopping.. I never fed the other kids for this long (4 months now) but really would like to continue..

If so ill make these after work tomorrow.

[FullMoon]

anyone at all?

[MummytoMason]

Thank you for this recipe. I made these tonight without chocolate but with apricot and almond, have already had two.:) They are delicious - like anzac biscuits but nicer. I hope they have the desired effect as we are going through a growth spurt but even if they dont i will definately make these again. YUM:flowerz:

[SammiAnn]

I can vouch for these biccies on behalf of my supply! Worked wonders and didn't take long to kick in either. Made them for morning tea and had plenty of supply for the last evening feed.

:yelclap: wonderful biccies!!! My last CHN requested the recipe to pass onto other mums.

Happy baking and lactating :chef: :p.

Sam :flowerz:

[FullMoon]

Oh good to hear then..

I just dont have alot of money to spend if they dont work..

Will make tomorrow now..

[workin'mumof2]

they worked with me within a few hours.

got me through so much when i was sick. made ruby so happy :)

might make them again as i need a good back up in the freezer for when im not here :smiliedance:

[FullMoon]

Ok so i made my cookies..

They taste SOOOOO good!! I made them with choc chips and white choc chips..

MMmmmmmmm Cant wait for more... Had the last lot with ICE CREAM!! While they where still hot.

[happycamper]

So for someone who has never had milk come in do they work? My sister is having a baby next week and has supply problems , as in NO MILK AT ALL and it's been this way for 3 children.
so just wondering if it will help her even get a supply?

[Sammie1986]

I'm in the process of moving so all my baking stuff is packed away :(...... but will definately make a batch next week once we are moved in. Great way to try out my new oven :D

[tales]

So for someone who has never had milk come in do they work? My sister is having a baby next week and has supply problems , as in NO MILK AT ALL and it's been this way for 3 children.
so just wondering if it will help her even get a supply?
I think they are probably intended to assist in the increase of an existing supply, rather than prompt someone to start spontaneously lactating if they aren't already. There are probably other options for your sister, if she hasn't already discussed it with her GP or a lactation expert. I know there are some drugs (primarily hormone treatments I think) which facilitate lactation. Whether they are safe to take while pg is something I have no idea. I'd talk to some healthcare experts about it :) Good luck to her!

ETA - I've just realised she's likely had her baby already, so I hope everything worked out for her :)

[Mummy2Amelia]

Forgive me if this question has been asked previously, I haven't read over the whole thread.. Can the mixture be made, and then frozen (perhaps into balls, ready to bake?) and then bake at a later date? I am wondering if it would be a good idea to make them up and have it ready in the freezer, if I have time, bake them while I am in early labour (gives me something to do, lol) or have dp make them for me.. but can you eat them right after giving birth, will it make my milk come in quicker? (I want bub to get a good amount of colostrum first?)

Thanks for any help.

[SammiAnn]

Hi Mummy2Amelia :wave:,

I have no idea about eating them early and milk coming in early sorry. I didn't try them until bub was nearly a month old sorry.

However, on the freezer front I can offer that I freeze them in a log shape wrapped in cling film and can slice off a few whenever I want them and bake without defrosting the whole lot. I do that with lots of different recipes. I didn't find any difference with supply boosting after them being frozen either.

Good luck.

Sam :sunshine:

[millie08]

Will definately have to try these... they sound so good!

[MumsieMel]

Hi,

ive had these made for me, and they were delicious, but i have just made a batch myself and there not the same???

A friend gave me the flaxseed meal and brewers yeast, do either of these go bad over time?

And i take it you need plain flour??

Thanks for your help :thumbsup:

[joshuadavid21]

I guess I will be needing the lactation booster chocolate chip cookie. I will be delivering my first child on April and I am worried I might not be ready for lactation. I hope the recipe will really help me. Giant fortune cookies (http://www.fancyfortunecookies.com)

[4OnEarth1InHeaven]

mmm they are quite yummy!

i have some of the muffins in the oven too

[preciousgems]

Hi, im a new member to bubhub :) as i to was looking to increase my supply. Would like to create a stash of EBM so i can go to movies but only can get about 50mls from each boobie in between feeds like 2 hrs after i have fed miss 2. I would like to get more so i dont have to spend alot of my time expressing. So it takes me about 2 weeks to get 2 bottles worth so i can go out for a bit. I have made my first batch of these tonight so am hoping they work. I have also been taking breastfeeding support tabs which contain feneugreek & blessed thistle also i find porridge does wonders for supply. I went from not getting that full feeling to getting that full feeling each feed especially after porridge. These cookies are sooo yummy:D but cant be good for the waistline:( i have already ate 4 out of my 2 dz woops i have frozen a few to.


Me 26 :valentine: DH 29

DD1 13/2/07 :bee: & DD2 10/1/10:baby:

[JetGirl]

Well all the ingredients are measured out on the counter but DD is hungry so baking will have to wait!!!! Will let you guys know how it goes. Hope these cookies help DD gain some more weight.

[JetGirl]

Well the mixture is to die for...

[JetGirl]

Yum!

[JetGirl]

Yup they definitely work! Thank you :)

[musebaby]

How soon can you eat these? Can it be a couple of days before your due? Or should you eat them after you have given birth? :o

Suppose I could bake some, then freeze them and then defrost them and eat them once I have given birth.

How long can you keep them frozen?
Does anyone know?? :D

[Impatient]

How many of these should you eat a day, I would love to boost my supply but I don't want to over do it and bust out! They are just so addictive even my husband loves them!! :yes:

[miamama]

Thanks for the receipe, it looks like they are workiking,judging by the responces. DS is 11.5 weeks old and he's going through growth spurt,so i want to try these cookies. I have one problem tho. My let-down is very fast,and DS is drowning in milk...sp breastfeeding wasn't so relaxing the past few weeks. Last few days is beeing much better so both DS and i are enjoying breastfeeding again. Does anyone know if boosting my supply will have any effect on the let-down? Is it boosting in quantity or quality? Ta

[InSaneOne]

i started eating them before i gave birth but they were so yummy and i was so hungry all the time. i also took a huge snap lock bag full with me to the hospital. for some reason i am always starving when i am breastfeeding and i knew from precious children that i would be raiding the vending machines at 2am looking for food. so it did save me a wander around the hospital pushing ds2 in the cot. i TRY to limit myself to 6 per day but it never works out like that so i try to make a batch last me at least 10 days. dh loves them too. and so do the kids.

i have found that the bikkies taste better if you cream the sugar and butter together until its almost white then start adding the other stuff. just watch when using your mixer as the dough gets really thick and i have actually blown up my old mixer because the mix was just too thick (that was without adding the oats or all of the flour.) after i have added all the liquid i mix the flour in with a wooden spoon instead of the mixer.

[peanutbutter&jelly]

How soon can you eat these? Can it be a couple of days before your due? Or should you eat them after you have given birth? :o

Suppose I could bake some, then freeze them and then defrost them and eat them once I have given birth.

How long can you keep them frozen?
Does anyone know?? :D
They last a good few months frozen... but I have to admit, I only know this because I lost some that were in the back of my freezer and rediscovered them later :o
Though I wouldn't freeze them after baking, I freeze mine before, already rolled. They pull apart easily when they're pulled out of the freezer and you just have to put them on a baking tray and leave them in for an extra minute or two :D Yuuummy
I wouldn't bother eating them before you have bubs though, because it affects milk, not so much colostrum :)



How many of these should you eat a day, I would love to boost my supply but I don't want to over do it and bust out! They are just so addictive even my husband loves them!! :yes:
lol I have no idea of how many optimal intake is, but I've eaten... uhm.. a LOT before and never had *too* much of a problem :)



Thanks for the receipe, it looks like they are workiking,judging by the responces. DS is 11.5 weeks old and he's going through growth spurt,so i want to try these cookies. I have one problem tho. My let-down is very fast,and DS is drowning in milk...sp breastfeeding wasn't so relaxing the past few weeks. Last few days is beeing much better so both DS and i are enjoying breastfeeding again. Does anyone know if boosting my supply will have any effect on the let-down? Is it boosting in quantity or quality? Ta
They affect both quality and quantity. Best thing I found for that let down problem is pull bub off, catch with either a clean bottle/milk bag then return to boob, or even just into a clean facewasher works too :)

[pandapantz]

WOW!!! Cheers for that, I'm DESPERATELY hoping to breast feed my soon to be born bub... I know a few people who have had issues with breast feeding & I'm REALLY hoping I'm not one of them as my heart is SET on breast feeding, by choice NOT because some 'health nurse' has brain washed me ;)

I'm hoping I won't need much help, but I'll definitely be giving your recipe a go to see how I go ;)

THANKYOU for posting it :D

[MissEm]

First batch are in the oven! Really hoping these work as so the lacatation herbs and drugs seem to have done all they are going to do so fingers crossed!

House smells so yummy now lol :D

[MissEm]

Taste yummy but don't work for me.... :(

Still am lucky to get 50ml in a sitting at fours weeks in....

[Mummabear]

Taste yummy but don't work for me.... :(

Still am lucky to get 50ml in a sitting at fours weeks in....

Didn't work for me either, but they were yummy lol

[RiffRaffMama]

I gave these a go a couple of days ago and I can't say I've noticed a difference in my production but they're healthier cookies than what I usually make and the kids still like them so I'd probably make them again :)

[Opaque]

I notice a difference in supply. I can only eat like 3 per day & I still get engorged. Good for if I want to do ebm...

[elleandsam]

I combined eating these and drinking nursing tea all day and I had my milk in 4 days after a cold csection under a general at 35+6. The lactation consultant in NICU was impressed but has never heard of lactation cookies or nursing tea and STILL kept trying to get me on motilium even though I was expressing 100ml every 3 hours AFTER a BF.