Lactation cookie results?

krose0713 · November 2013

I made a batch of lactation cookies tonight, hoping to get a bit of a supply boost. I was curious, if you've tried a lactation recipe, did you successfully increase your supply? By how much? How long did it take before you saw results?

happybride 276 · November 2013

I tried one of my friend's cookies and my supply increases the next day (more than any other day prior). I don't remember the exact amount but I take any ounce I can get. I haven't eaten them regularly, but I am going to start this week.

Mrs.AllyH · November 2013

Recipes? Pretty please!

krose0713 · November 2013

I used this one (the first one listed) but halfed the sugar. A bit dry but I like the flavor, I can deal with it if it helps!

https://www.drmomma.org/2010/08/lactation-cookies-recipe-increasing.html?m=1

UpsideDownFrown · November 2013

Where did you guys get the brewers yeast and what brand do you use? I was going to get the now brand on Amazon but it didn't get the best reviews.

krose0713 · November 2013

@UpsideDownFrown

I got this one from Amazon. Baked into the cookies, I don't get a bitter taste

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00014DZL6/ref=ya_aw_oh_pit

UpsideDownFrown · November 2013

@krose0713 thanks! I will have to get that one

DonnaMartinGraduates · November 2013

I noticed an increase with my cookies, maybe an ounce or two? It's taking me forever to build a small freezer stash for when I need to leave the baby with someone for a few hours so any extra amount I can get is great

I make this recipe and they are SO good! I got the yeast at Vitamin Shoppe and it's the TwinLab brand.
https://www.mamasaywhat.com/lactation-cookies-for-nursing-mamas/

Mrs.AllyH · November 2013

Thanks everyong. Looks like I'm on a mission for flaxseed and brewers yeast today!

OliveMom3 · November 2013

I had to stop myself from eating them because they were so delicious and I was turning into Pamela Anderson.
Monster lactation cookies!!
1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter/margarine
1 cup white sugar
1 cup + 2 Tbsp brown sugar
1.5 cup peanut butter
3 eggs (room temp)
1 tsp vanilla
2 tsp baking soda
2 Tbsp brewer's yeast (not regular yeast- brewer's can be found at any health food store)
2 Tbsp flaxmeal soaking in 4tsp warm water (Publix and Walmart sell this)
3 3/4 cup old fashioned oats (for a huge impact use steel cut, but texture wise is better with rolled)
1 bag of butterscotch chips OR 1 medium bag of M&Ms OR 1 bag of chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 325
Soak flaxmeal in warm water
Mix butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with electric mixer until creamy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing until creamy after each addition
Add vanilla
Add peanut butter and mix until creamy
Sprinkle baking soda and brewer's yeast, and also add moistened flax- mix well.
Add oats and mix until oats are well-coated.
Add chocolate chips and mix well.
Scoop onto ungreased sheet, allowing 2" between scoops.
Press 4-5 M&Ms into each cookie.
Bake 15-18min
Yield: 3-4 dozen

Mrs.AllyH · November 2013

Another question: do they have a really strong yeast after taste? (Want to mentally prepare myself

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Loveniz · November 2013

I've been a significant increase in my supply with the lactation cookies. I'm still primarily exclusively pumping and went from 3 oz to 5.5 oz now

I use this recipe with 2 tablespoons of brewers yeast.

https://www.food.com/recipe/oatmeal-chocolate-chip-lactation-cookies-by-noel-trujillo-192346

I also bought brewers yeast tablets at Walmart, since I couldn't find the flakes and I just crush them with a rolling pin.

I haven't noticed any after taste.....my husband even loves these cookies. So warning you they are addictive

Also, they taste best fresh, so I make batches freezing the extra cookie dough and just place in oven for fresh cookies.

Loveniz · November 2013

twolittlewheels said:

Stupid question, but are lactation cookies okay for the husband and kids to have as well?

Yes, they are safe

renee6465 · November 2013

So do you just eat one a day?

krose0713 · November 2013

The batch I made does not have a yeast taste, I can only taste cinnamon, peanut butter, and chocolate

The recipe said to eat 2 cookies a day, but I'm hoping for a big boost (I only get 1 oz when I pump) so I might eat a few extra.

SweetPeaK26 · November 2013

I got a steel oats granola bar recipe on Pinterest. Ate 3 bars the first day and that evening was te first time we didn't have to supplement in two weeks. That was 2 weeks ago, no supplementing since!

renee6465 · November 2013

andjess11 said:

I think you were supposed to eat 2-3 a day . I ate about 6 or so because I have no self control! (Hence the over supply issue). I ordered my brewers yeast and flax seed mill of amazon. https://sweet-treats-baking.blogspot.ca/2013/09/oatmeal-chocolate-chip-lactation-cookies.html?m=1

This is what I am afraid of! I ate 6 no bake cookies last night just because they were there and were so yummy.

laurenmdrn16 · November 2013

I just made a batch and I hate you all! They are so delicious! I was trying to get back in shape, but if these work, I guess a few cookies a day won't hurt.

amichelle723 · November 2013

I freeze the dough in pre-portioned balls and just bake 2-3 daily in the toaster oven (so I don't heat up the house with the oven). Otherwise I'd eat the whole batch in a few days!

Mrs.AllyH · November 2013

I just made them yesterday. Pumped this am after bf DD and I typically pump about 45mL.This am I pumped 75. May be coincidence, but hopefully it stays up!

kje120 · November 2013

I'm going to have to make some of these. I think I'll be sending DH to Vitamin Shoppe tomorrow.

Mrs.AllyH · November 2013

GNC has them as well. Got enough to make 40 batches of cookies for <$18

psychgirl33 · November 2013

I have noticed a big increase. I usually eat 3-4 a day. I went from needing to supplement and pumping maybe 3 oz a session when she hadn't eaten in a while to pumping 6oz a session or so and not supplementing at all.

I want to try the recipe with PB because it sounds delicious. I just got my yeast and flaxseed meal at the grocery store.

I also portioned out balls and froze them so I can just bake a few at a time. It helps me control the cookie eating and makes it so they don't get icky before I eat them all.

Swillah · November 2013

Are you all taking anything else to boost supply or just the cookies?

Skalbrecht · November 2013

I just made some tonight. Can't wait to see if it helps! I'm being selfish to try to build up a stash.

kje120 · November 2013

I made the mistake of cutting the amount of sugar in an attempt to make them healthier. They taste like ass, but I'm not wasting the money and throwing them out. Next batch will have to be tweaked.

Mrs.AllyH · November 2013

kestock120 said:
I made the mistake of cutting the amount of sugar in an attempt to make them healthier. They taste like ass, but I'm not wasting the money and throwing them out. Next batch will have to be tweaked.

I will say I didn't like them warm out of the oven like I normally love cookies. They were better the second day I couldn't taste the flax seed and yeast flavor went away

SweetPeaK26 · November 2013

kestock120 said:
I made the mistake of cutting the amount of sugar in an attempt to make them healthier. They taste like ass, but I'm not wasting the money and throwing them out. Next batch will have to be tweaked.

Drizzle some melted chocolate over them! Or dip them in melted chocolate!

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