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Lactation Bites

Cultural Context

Lactation bites, often referred to as lactation cookies, have gained popularity among nursing mothers in the United States as a convenient snack to support milk production. Made with ingredients like oats, flaxseed, and brewer's yeast, these bites are not only nutritious but also delicious. Many mothers enjoy them for their ease of preparation and the comfort of homemade snacks during the demanding early days of motherhood. Today, variations exist to cater to different dietary preferences, making them a beloved treat for many.

AmericanUSsnack
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup ground or milled flaxseed
3 tablespoons brewer’s yeast
1 cup peanut butter or almond butter
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

brewer's yeast

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: flaxseed meal

Nutritional yeast provides a similar flavor profile with added vitamins.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Sunflower seed butter is often less expensive and nut-free.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave nectar

Agave nectar is a cost-effective sweetener option.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Cocoa nibs are less expensive and add a chocolatey crunch.

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, flaxseed meal, and brewer's yeast.

3

In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil until smooth.

4

Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.

5

Fold in chocolate chips and vanilla extract.

6

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

7

Flatten each scoop slightly with the back of a spoon.

8

Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden around the edges.

9

Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.

10

Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

electric mixerpaddle attachmentparchment-lined sheet panair-tight container

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkpeanuts

Also Known As

Lactation CookiesNursing Bites

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