Lactation Cookies - oatmeal chocolate chips

Since becoming a mom 11 days ago I have been researching and finding ways to increase my milk production. I've been drinking lots of water, eating leafy greens, oatmeal, black licorice, almonds and taking fenugreek supplements. But this cookie recipe is by far the most delicious way to help your milk. It tastes just like a regular oatmeal chocolate chip cookie but it has flaxseed meal and brewers yeast in it. And the best part is you can eat 4-5 a day because you need the extra calories. I hope all you new moms enjoy these cookies and that you find them helpful too! 

Ingredients: 

1 cup butter or coconut oil

1 cup sugar

1 cup packed brown sugar

2 eggs 

1 teaspoon vanilla 

3 T flaxseed meal soaked and mixed in 4 1/2 T water

2 cups flour 

2 T brewers yeast 

1 teaspoon salt 

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 

1 teaspoon baking soda 

3 cups oats

1 cup chocolate chips 

Some of the ingredients

Preheat oven to 350

Cream butter, sugars, vanilla and eggs

Then add flaxseed meal

In a separate bowl mix all dry ingredients EXCEPT oats and chocolate 

Mix in dry ingredients slowly

Lastly add oats and chocolate 

Bake batches for 10-12 minutes 

Note:

I found the brewers yeast at a grocery store that sells items in bulk. I suggest going to Whole Foods for this ingredient to save yourself some time. 

Salad Jars

This idea is all over Pinterest right now. It's so useful for a quick healthy lunch. It's simple and there is no right or wrong recipe. Ive provided the two I made, but you can make a southwestern salad, cobb salad, chop salad, ect. The only key thing to remember is to layer the hat correctly. At the bottom you pour in the dressing. This way the ingredients won't get soggy. Then you put the heaviest, softest ingredients next. Lastly stuff the jar full with leafy green. When you are ready to eat one just grab, shake and dump out onto a plate. Voila! 

Chinese Chicken salad:

In order of placement

Mandarin oranges

Green onions

Rotisserie chicken 

Carrots 

Diced almonds 

Leafy greens 

Asian Sesame Ginger dressing from Trader Joes (a little goes a long way) 

Strawberry Bacon Feta Salad:

In order of placement

Strawberries

Feta crumbles

Candied pecans 

Diced bacon 

Leafy greens 

Poppy seed Dressing 

NOTE:

If you are not planning on taking your salad to school or work, but you plan on eating them at home. Do not add the dressing until you are going to eat it. Pour a little on top and shake.