This guest post comes from Nicole Renard Warren, a recent new mom to baby girl Willamina and a Top 15 Finalist in Season 3 of Gordon Ramsey’s Next Level Chef. From delicious pregnancy-supporting date recipes, to her adorable fruit-themed nursery, and honest thoughts as a new mom, we’ve loved following along as Nicole shares about her motherhood journey. Here, she’s sharing the perfect sweet treat for breastfeeding moms: a small-batch recipe for cookies made with oats and flaxseed to boost milk supply and sustain you between nursing sessions. Happy baking, mamas!
Looking for a sweet treat that’s not only delicious, but also supports your breastfeeding journey? These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are just what you need. Packed with rolled oats and a touch of ground flaxseed, these cookies offer a wholesome boost of nutrients that can help support milk supply, making them a great option for nursing moms. But don’t worry—these aren’t just for those in the postpartum stage! They’re chewy, chocolatey, and downright irresistible for anyone who loves a classic oatmeal cookie.
This is a small-batch recipe, perfect for when you want a little indulgence without filling the cookie jar for days. You’ll get 6 large, bakery-style cookies with crispy edges and soft, gooey centers. It’s the perfect size for satisfying a craving or sharing with a friend (if you’re feeling generous!). And if you need a few more, you can easily double the recipe to make a standard dozen—ideal for when you’re baking for a group or stocking up for a busy week.
These cookies come together quickly with simple pantry ingredients, so they’re great for a quick treat during nap time or whenever you need a pick-me-up. Whether you’re a breastfeeding mom looking for a tasty lactation snack or just love a good oatmeal cookie, this recipe will be a new favorite!
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Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp ground flax seed (optional: great for milk supply!)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (I used half dark chocolate and half semi-sweet)
Instructions:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, combine melted butter and brown sugar and mix until combined.
- Add the egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
- Add the oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt and mix until just combined.
- Add the chocolate chips and mix by hand using a spatula.
- Refrigerate dough for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a 3 tbsp scoop, scoop out 6 large balls of dough and place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until slightly golden brown around the edges.
- Cool on a cooling rack and ENJOY!
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