🍪 Lactation Cookies That Actually Work (And Taste Delicious)

A nourishing one-handed snack for breastfeeding moms

Posted by Dr. Morgan Zapalac, DAcCHM, M.Ed., L.Ac., IFM

When you're in the thick of postpartum, support can come in many forms—and sometimes, it comes in the shape of a warm, soft cookie. These lactation cookies are more than just a treat—they’re functional, nutrient-rich, and designed to help support your milk supply naturally.

This recipe has been carefully selected and pre-measured for you as part of our Postpartum Collection. All you have to do is mix, bake, and enjoy.

Why These Lactation Cookies Work

These cookies feature traditional galactagogues—foods and herbs believed to support milk production—paired with nutrient-dense ingredients to keep you satisfied and sustained through the fourth trimester.

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• Oats: Rich in iron, B vitamins, and traditionally used to boost milk production

• Brewer’s Yeast: A classic galactagogue packed with minerals and B vitamins

• Flaxseed: Hormone-balancing and full of omega-3s for brain and tissue repair

• Coconut Sugar: A low-glycemic sweetener that won’t spike blood sugar

• Nut Butter: Adds satiating healthy fats and protein to support milk-making metabolism

  
  

How to Bake Your Lactation Cookies

What You'll Need:

• 1 pouch of EAST & WEST Lactation Cookie Mix

• ½ cup melted coconut oil or butter

• 1 egg (or flax egg)

• ¼ cup milk of choice

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  
  

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine wet ingredients: nut butter, melted oil, egg, milk, and vanilla.

3. Add the entire pouch of cookie mix and stir until combined.

4. Scoop dough onto the baking sheet using a tablespoon or cookie scoop.

5. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.

6. Let cool slightly and enjoy warm.

   
   

Tips for Breastfeeding Mamas

• Makes ~16 cookies per batch

• Store in an airtight container on the counter for 2–3 days, or refrigerate/freeze for longer

• Pairs perfectly with our Sitting Moon Tea or Mama’s Milk Tea

• A great one-handed snack for middle-of-the-night nursing sessions

Need a Refill?

Loved your first batch? You can easily order more.Scan the QR code on the back of your bag to restock your mix anytime.

Doctor Formulated. Mama Approved.

These cookies are part of the EAST & WEST Postpartum Collection—a line of herbal and food-based remedies designed to nourish you through your fourth trimester using Traditional Chinese Medicine and Functional Nutrition principles.