Best Pumpkin Lactation Cookies to Boost Milk Supply

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Looking for a healthy lactation cookie recipe that will help you increase milk supply? These pumpkin lactation cookies are a delicious way for breastfeeding moms to indulge! They are gluten free, dairy free and use coconut sugar instead of refined sugar. These cookies are just one of many healthy pumpkin lactation recipes you can find on this site.

There is nothing like the flavors of pumpkin pie spice to get you in the spirit of Fall. You can enjoy a few of these lactation cookies with pumpkin and not feel guilty about your breastfeeding diet.

These cookies are made with clean eating ingredients which actually make them good for you.

So read on Mama to get the recipe. Kids love these healthy cookies too!

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Healthy Pumpkin Lactation Cookies

Have you noticed how so many of the lactation cookie recipes you come across are overly sweet treats loaded with sugar and made with things like cake mix or pudding mix?

One of my best breastfeeding diet tips is to make healthier swaps.

This recipe takes a classic idea – pumpkin cookies – makes it healthier by swapping out refined sugar, wheat flour and dairy while adding in breastfeeding foods that increase milk supply.

This pumpkin spice lactation cookie recipe uses coconut sugar instead of refined sugar for sweetness. And has on average has half the amount of sugar you will find in most lactation cookie recipes.

Coconut sugar is an alternative sweetener that you can use in place of white or brown sugar. It has additional nutrients, and low glycemic index, but is still a sweetener so should be used in moderation.

Just switching up the types of ingredients you use can make almost any recipe healthier which is what we need when feeding a baby.

What makes this a lactation cookie?

It contains galactagogues to help you make more breast milk:

  • oatmeal
  • chia seeds
  • flax seeds
  • pumpkin
  • coconut oil

You’ll also want to try our healthy chocolate chip oatmeal lactation cookies recipe.

Eating a breastfeeding diet that includes a variety of galactagogues can make it easier for you to produce milk for your baby.

Want a done for you breastfeeding diet plan? Check out this FREE breastfeeding meal plan. 

Pumpkin for Breastfeeding

Pumpkin is a good food for breastfeeding that boosts milk supply. It contains a lot of essential vitamins and nutrients.

  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin C
  • Iron
  • Folate
  • Vitamin E
  • Beta-carotene

recent study in Thailand found that pumpkin can help nursing moms increase milk supply. 

Pumpkin is also high in fiber which can help you feel full longer, relieve constipation and help with weight loss. 

Eating more pumpkin is a great way for breastfeeding moms to support milk supply and health.

Try these pumpkin lactation muffins next!

Pumpkin Spice Lactation Cookies – Tips for this Recipe

These cookies are really easy to make. You only need one bowl, a spatula and a pan to make it happen.

This is a great project to do with your kids. They will love these cookies as a snack and might even try to eat them all before you get a few, so totally consider making a double batch of these!

Tip –>> Make a double (or triple) batch and freeze the leftovers!

You can even make lactation cookie mix in a jar ahead and just have in the pantry for when the mood strikes.

The secret (not so secret) ingredient in this recipe is the pumpkin pie spice. This recipes goes big and includes 1/2 tablespoon of pumpkin spice for full flavor. It smells so great as they are baking.

This pumpkin lactation cookie recipe does not include brewer’s yeast. It’s not really necessary as there are so many milk making ingredients in these cookies. Though you can add 1-2 tbsp. of brewer’s yeast, if you have it on hand and find it helps your milk supply. 

Try using parchment paper or a silicon liner on your baking pan. This way you don’t need to spray the pan and the cookies come out perfectly without sticking. 

You can include any add ins you like to theses cookies, or leave them plain for a simple pumpkin spice lactation cookie.

Additional ideas for add ins are:

  • chocolate chips
  • shredded unsweetened coconut
  • pumpkin seeds
  • dried cranberries
  • chopped nuts

Read this post on foods to avoid while breastfeeding for more information on what not to eat to keep your baby happy. 

Make sure to watch the video below for the step by step pictures of how to make these lactation cookies with pumpkin. 

More Pumpkin Lactation Recipes

Pumpkin Lactation Bread

Healthy Pumpkin Lactation Muffins

Pumpkin Oatmeal Lactation Smoothie

Pumpkin Spice Lactation Cookie Recipe

Pumpkin Spice Lactation Cookie Recipe

Yield: 16-18 cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Additional Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 37 minutes

Chewy and chunky pumpkin lactation cookies loaded with, walnuts, cranberries and chocolate chips that are dairy free and gluten free. Easy and healthy one bowl recipe for breastfeeding moms.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 cup gluten free flour
  • 1 cup oatmeal
  • 1 tbsp ground flax meal
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (dairy free)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
  2. Combine gluten free flour, oatmeal, sugar, salt and flax meal in large bowl.
  3. Mix in coconut oil, pumpkin and pumpkin spice.
  4. Add coconut milk and mix well until fully combined.
  5. Fold in the additional add-ins (nuts, dried fruit and chocolate chips) until mixed.
  6. Use a spoon to place dough on a parchment lined baking pan.
  7. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until puffy and golden.
  8. Cool for 5 minutes before enjoying. Makes 16-18 cookies.

Notes

  • To make this dairy free make sure to use non dairy milk and dairy free chocolate chips.
  • Customize this with any combination of nuts, chocolate and dried fruit.
  • Make this a cookie cake by pressing all the dough into a greased cast iron skillet and baking for same time.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 2
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 187Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 20mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 2gSugar: 10gProtein: 2g

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