So, this probably won't help my business, but I thought I would share my recipe for the lactation cookies that I make. I know a lot of people don't want to buy certain ingredients to only use occasionally, then have them go bad (flax, brewer's yeast) and that's where I come in. :-)
Annnnd! Here ya go!
1/4c - 1c sugar
1/4c - 1c brown sugar
1/2c butter
2 eggs
1tsp vanilla
2-4 tbsp flax seed meal
4-8 tbsp water
2c flour of choice (linked below)
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp sea salt
1-4 tbsp brewer's yeast
1/2c - 1c oatmeal
1 - 2c chocolate chips
Mix the flax seed meal and water together. For every tbsp of flax, double the water. (EX: 2 tbsp flax mixed with 4 tbsp of water)
Blend the sugars and butter together
Continue blending while mixing in the eggs, vanilla, and flax/water combo
Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and brewer's yeast
Slowly blend into the wet mix - I mix it in thirds
Stir in the oatmeal and chocolate chips - I do a 1/4 cup of each at a time and add until I'm happy with the mixture
Bake for 9-13 minutes at 350
*I linked all of the ingredients that I use so that you can get an idea of what you're eating and what products I use.
**I go between these three flours: einkorn, sprouted wheat, and almond - depending on your request and dietary restrictions. I personally do not consume grains (often) and use almond flour for myself. I do taste every batch of cookies that I make to ensure that they don't taste like a butthole. No one wants butthole cookies.
***If you're expecting a delicious Otis Spunkmeyer cookie...yeah...probably should just go get one of those, because lactation cookies do not taste like that. ;-)
****My eggs come from a local source, but if I run out, I used the above link.
*****Water isn't organic. Don't be ridiculous, people. It's freaking water.
Ok, so now that I've actually looked at/linked all of the things I use, I see that it's not all organic. With that being said, I do feel like KerryGold butter is the better option versus any organic store bought brand. It's grassfed and other brands (regardless of the organic label) can't guarantee that. The chocolate chips aren't organic, but they are the BEST on the market in regard to ingredients. Also, I use normal 'ol baking soda. If you want more info on the aluminum factor of baking soda/powder, feel free to ask me and I'll explain more in depth why I use regular baking soda.
That is all, my beautiful nursing mamas! I will continue to make you guys cookies, for as long as you need/want them. Happy, tingly boobies = happy, well-fed babies!
Happy nursing!
Please see my FB page: One Ugly Cookie to order these cookies and to see the other sweets I make.
