These healthy chocolate chip cookies are a delightful combination of wholesome ingredients that not only satisfy your sweet cravings, but also offer nutritional benefits, especially for breastfeeding mothers looking to enhance their milk production.

Here's a breakdown of the benefits of each key ingredient:

1) Flaxmeal: is ground flaxseed, a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and lignans. Omega-3s are essential for brain health, while fiber supports digestive health. Flaxseeds are also considered galactagogues, which are natural substances that promote lactation. The phytoestrogens in flax can help balance hormones and stimulate milk production.

2) Chia Seeds: packed with protein, fiber, and omega-3s, making them an excellent source of nutrition. These tiny seeds also provide antioxidants, which help combat oxidative stress in the body. The high fiber supports digestion and alleviates constipation, a common issue for pregnant and new mothers. Like flaxseeds, chia seeds may aid in boosting milk supply by supporting hormonal balance and enhancing overall health.

3) Oatmeal: Oats are one of the most well-known foods for supporting lactation. They are rich in iron, fiber, and B-vitamins, which are essential for energy and milk production. Oats contain a compound called avenin, which is believed to stimulate prolactin, a hormone that helps regulate milk production. They are also an excellent source of complex carbohydrates, which help maintain energy levels throughout the day.

4) Ghee or clarified butter, is rich in healthy fats and butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid that supports gut health and inflammation reduction. It's also a source of Vitamins A,D,E, and K, which are important for overall health, immune function, and skin health.

For breast feeding mothers, ghee can offer nourishment that enhances milk quality, while high-fat content can help keep energy levels stable throughout the day.

5) Brewer's Yeast: a powerhouse of B-vitamins, protein, and minerals like iron and magnesium. It has long been used as a galactagogue and is known for its ability to support milk production. Brewer's yeast is also beneficial for boosting overall energy and reducing stress, as it helps improve metabolism and supports the nervous system.

Together, these ingredients create a nutrient-dense cookie that not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also supports your overall energy levels, digestion, and hormone balance.

Oatmeal Flax Chocolate Chip Cookies

⏲️Prep time: 15minutes

⏰Cook time 15 minutes

🍴Yield: 16 cookies

Ingredients:

-1 tablespoon chia seeds

-3 tablespoons water

-1/2 cup ghee at room temp

-3/4 cup dark brown sugar

-1 tsp vanilla

-1 1/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats

-1 cup GROUND old fashioned rolled oats (grind the whole oats into a flour in the blender)

-1/4 cup debittered brewer's yeast

-1/4 cup ground flaxseed meal

-1 tsp cinnamon

-1/2 tsp baking soda

-1/2 tsp salt

-1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions:

• Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or silicone baking mats and set aside.

• Mix chia seeds and water in a small bowl. Set aside for 5-10 minutes to gel. This is our chia mixture that will replace the eggs.

• In the bowl mix together ghee and brown sugar until creamy.

• Add in the chia seeds mixture and vanilla extract and beat, again, until combined.

• Beat in whole oats, ground oats, yeast, flaxseed meal, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.

• Stir in dark chocolate chips.

• Use a large cookie scoop to scoop out 16 dough bites (8 onto each prepared baking sheet).

• Press down onto each cookie dough ball using the heel of your hand until they slightly flatten on the top — they should be 1 inch thick.

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, then bake for about 10 minutes.

• Cool before transferring them to a wire cooling rack and enjoying!