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Gluten free, dairy free, and grain free cookies that taste indulgent and do something good for your hormones.
Made with chickpea flour and tahini, two natural galactagogues that support prolactin and the hormonal pathways involved in breastmilk production. Rich in iron and folate, these cookies are a genuinely nourishing sweet treat for pregnancy, breastfeeding, and everyday hormonal health.
Key insight
Both chickpea flour and tahini are natural galactagogues — foods that support prolactin and the hormonal pathways involved in breastmilk production. That makes these cookies a double whammy for breastfeeding mums who want a nourishing sweet treat.
Prep 10 mins · Cook 15 mins · Makes 12 cookies
Preheat. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
Mix wet ingredients. Whisk together the coconut oil, tahini, brown sugar, honey, egg, egg yolk and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
Mix dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, baking soda and salt.
Combine. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until well combined. Fold through the chocolate chips.
Shape. Scoop the dough into balls on the lined tray. Lightly flatten the tops.
Bake. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
Finish. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt whilst still hot, then cool on a wire rack.
Chickpea flour — rich in iron and folate, two nutrients that are in high demand during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Chickpeas are also considered a galactagogue, supporting the hormonal pathways involved in milk production.
Tahini — another natural galactagogue, and a good source of calcium, iron, and healthy fats that support hormone synthesis and sustained energy. It replaces the need for dairy or nut butter entirely.
Coconut oil — a stable, dairy-free fat that supports healthy cholesterol levels, which are the building blocks for all sex hormones including estrogen and progesterone.
Chocolate chips — use a dairy-free variety to keep the recipe dairy free. Dark chocolate (70%+) brings polyphenols that feed beneficial gut bacteria and support gut barrier integrity.
These cookies are an ideal snack for pregnancy and breastfeeding, when iron, folate, and galactagogue-rich foods are in high demand. They are also a great everyday option for anyone avoiding gluten, dairy, or grains without wanting to compromise on flavour.
Makes 12 cookies. Batch bake and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days, or freeze for up to three months.
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