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Lactation Brownies Recipe

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These Lactation Brownies are a delicious, nutrient-packed treat designed to support breastfeeding moms. Made with ingredients like brewer’s yeast, ground flaxseed, and oats, they provide beneficial nutrients to help boost milk production. Rich in chocolate and sweetened naturally with coconut sugar, these brownies are both satisfying and supportive for nursing mothers.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup refined coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Chocolate

  • 1 ½ cups chocolate chips (dark, semi-sweet, or milk; divided)

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut sugar (or granulated sugar, see Notes)
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup oat flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ¼ cup brewer’s yeast
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Adjust your oven racks so the baking pan will sit in the center of the oven. Line an 8×8-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper, leaving excess paper on the sides to make lifting the brownies easier once baked. Set the pan aside.
  2. Melt Coconut Oil and Chocolate: Place the coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds, stirring every 10 seconds until fully melted. Add 1 cup of the chocolate chips to the melted coconut oil, stirring constantly until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Beat Sugar and Eggs: In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl, combine the coconut sugar and eggs. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium-high speed to beat the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes until just light and fluffy, being careful not to overmix.
  4. Combine Chocolate Mixture with Eggs and Sugar: Pour the melted chocolate and coconut oil mixture into the egg and sugar bowl. Gently stir to fully incorporate the chocolate into the mixture.
  5. Add Flavorings and Dry Ingredients: Add vanilla extract, cocoa powder, oat flour, rolled oats, brewer’s yeast, ground flaxseed, and salt to the bowl. Mix by hand until just combined; do not overmix to keep brownies tender.
  6. Fold in Remaining Chocolate Chips: Add the remaining ½ cup of chocolate chips and gently fold them into the batter until evenly distributed.
  7. Transfer Batter and Bake: Evenly spread the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, ensuring it reaches all corners. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick or knife into the center; it should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs. If not done, bake for an additional 5 minutes and check again. It’s better to slightly underbake than overbake.
  8. Cool the Brownies: Remove the brownies from the oven carefully and set the pan aside to cool undisturbed for 20 minutes. The brownies will continue to set as they cool.
  9. Remove and Slice: Once cooled to room temperature, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan. Use a sharp knife to cut the brownies into at least 9 squares, cleaning the knife between cuts for neat edges. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can substitute granulated sugar for the coconut sugar if preferred, though it may slightly affect flavor and sweetness.
  • Be cautious not to overmix the batter after adding dry ingredients to keep the brownies moist and tender.
  • It’s better to slightly under-bake rather than over-bake to maintain fudgy texture.
  • Brewer’s yeast adds nutritional benefits to support lactation but can have a slightly bitter taste if used in excess.
  • Use parchment paper with overhang to easily remove brownies from the pan without sticking.

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