I love Seattle. I’m proud to say that I’m a born and raised Seattleite (well, Seattle-adjacent.) I love our trees, ferries, rippling streams, and coffee shops. But what I’m most proud of is our fabulous small businesses. When I heard that Milk Bakery (a new online bakery) was opening in Seattle and offering lactation cookies and granola bars, I immediately contacted them to see if we could collaborate.
Milk Bakery believes in “Judgement Free Breastfeeding.” I really love this because I was caught off guard how many people commented on how I fed my oldest and wanted to know how long I’d keep breastfeeding. They make cookies for breastfeeding moms, formula feeding moms and all moms in between. I especially love this because I remember how hard it was to eat anything with I had my oldest son. I was just so busy and overwhelmed and by the time I would have a few moments of quiet, the last thing I wanted to do was make myself something to eat. So I just didn’t eat. This time around, I’m making it a priority to eat.
I’ve always been intrigued by lactation cookies. I’ve tried Mother’s Milk Tea in the past, which has helped my supply. So many Mom friends swear by lactation cookies. Others say they didn’t help their milk supply. I love that Milk Bakery says on their website: “If our delicious cookies and granola bars help you produce milk, great. If they don’t, eat them anyway because you deserve a treat.” This is a statement I can get behind!
I decided to try my first Milk Bakery cookie for breakfast with my coffee. I tried to Oatmeal Chocolate Chip. I popped it i the microwave for 12 seconds and it was nice and warm and chewy. I loved the flavor! The oatmeal definitely came through and it tasted more substantial than other cookies.
Then about an hour later, I tried the Coconut Oatmeal for my second breakfast. I was surprised just how much the coconut flavor came through! I’m a Hawaiian-cookie addict (just ask my husband) and this rates right up there with some of my favorites!
About an hour after my second cookie, I noticed some tingling after I fed my son. When I fed him a few hours later, I definitely felt fuller than usual. That evening, I was able to pump 4.5 oz. I pump every few weeks so I was happy to get that much. However, my son was going through a “leap” and was nursing more frequently, which might have led to me producing more milk.
The cookies were so tasty that it was really hard for me to limit myself to just 2 a day. But, I wanted them to last a bit longer. I was able to pump 4.5oz-5oz of milk once per day every day I had the cookies. Usually when I pump, my son cries likes he’s not getting enough milk for the next 2 feedings. However, the days I ate the cookies, he seemed happy and full after each feeding. I can’t say for sure that it was the cookies.
The 2 bags of cookies lasted me a week (eating 2 cookies per day.) I made a point of sitting down and enjoying my cookies with my coffee each morning. Regardless of whether or not it helped my milk supply, it was really nice to set aside something that was just for me each day. It was the little bit of self-care that I needed to survive the craziness of raising a baby and a preschooler.
If you’d like to try Milk Bakery, head to their Etsy Store to purchase their cookies.
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Monday 15th of October 2018
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marciecheung
Wednesday 17th of October 2018
Thanks so much!
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Wednesday 16th of May 2018
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marciecheung
Wednesday 16th of May 2018
Oh thank you very much!
Donah Davila
Wednesday 22nd of February 2017
They definitely look yummy and sound supper healthy. Will keep these in mind for when I am nursing again in the future :-)
Adrenaline Romance
Friday 17th of February 2017
These cookies are perfect for trail snacks. :)
Carolyn
Friday 17th of February 2017
Such a great idea. It is hard to find the time to eat as much as you need to when breast feeding. All Moms need a treat too!