A yummy way to increase milk production, this Lactation Boosting Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Oatmeal is a delicious and healthy way to start off your day. It’s like eating dessert for breakfast!
If you are a new mom and breastfeeding, then this is the recipe for you! And if you are anyone else, you can still enjoy this great oatmeal, too – don’t worry, it won’t make you start producing milk. 😉  It will just add some great nutrients to your diet.
So, I guess you might be wondering what makes this a lactation boosting oatmeal raisin cookie oatmeal recipe? Â Well, I have added specific ingredients that are known galactagogues (a substance that increases milk supply). Â The galactagogues in this recipe include oats, flax seed, brewer’s yeast, and raw nuts (I chose pecans). Â I found that the brewer’s yeast imparts somewhat of a bitter flavor, so you may wish to omit this from the recipe (or use more brown sugar to compensate…), but brewer’s yeast is known to have excellent lactogenic properties. Â It’s up to you if you want to include it or not.
When my first son was born, I struggled with a low milk supply. Â I researched and researched and did everything I could to increase my supply. Â Luckily, I found these and other foods that helped me somewhat increase and at least maintain what milk supply I did have. (If you haven’t heard of or tried Milkmakers cookies, you are missing out!) Fast forward to now, I have been using these ingredients in my diet since my second baby was born and I have not had any trouble with my milk supply so far. Â I really believe starting off eating these foods and coming in with the knowledge I gained last time around has really helped.
And with this recipe, I not only combined some great galactagogues, but some of the classic ingredients for oatmeal raisin cookies as well! Â So if you like eating dessert for breakfast, you’ll love this recipe. Â It is packed with protein, omega 3’s and other good-for-you fats, and fiber – all helping keep you fuller longer.
Not all women will see results from eating this, but it certainly couldn’t hurt to try! Eating a well-balanced diet and drinking plenty of water is also important for a good milk supply.
NOTE: This recipe makes 2 servings. Â I make it one morning and eat half and put the other half in a container in the fridge for an easy heat up and eat the next day breakfast.
PrintLactation Boosting Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Oatmeal
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Description
A yummy way to boost milk production, this Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Oatmeal is a delicious and healthy way to start off your day. It’s like eating dessert for breakfast!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons milled flax seed
- 1–2 teaspoons brewer’s yeast (optional, but really helps with milk production)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped (or your choice of chopped nuts, optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the milk, cinnamon and nutmeg to a boil.
- Add the oats, brown sugar, flax seed and brewer’s yeast (if using); stir well. Return to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Cook 3-5 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in vanilla, raisins, and pecans. Let stand until desired consistency. Top with additional milk or brown sugar, as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 409
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 102 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg
Keywords: Lactation Boosting Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Oatmeal
Looking for other tasty oatmeal recipes? Try my Blueberry Coconut Oatmeal or my Peaches & Cream Oatmeal.
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Kelli @ Hungry Hobby
Thanks for this, I’ve never done any research into these foods so it’s great to know what I can recommend!
Brittany
You’re welcome!
Melanie
This oatmeal looks great! I’m glad things are going better for you this time around! 🙂
Brittany
Thanks, Melanie!