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Walnut & Fennel Oat Cookies — A Filling, Milk-Friendly Treat for Breastfeeding Mothers
Soft, oven-baked cookies made with oats, walnuts and fennel seeds. Traditionally loved during breastfeeding, these ingredients give mothers a practical, filling snack rich in fibre, healthy fats and energy. Because they can be made ahead and stored, they stay within easy reach on busy days.
⚠️ Contains allergens: gluten, nuts, egg
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Rolled oats
- 0.5 cup Whole-wheat flour
- 0.5 cup Coarsely chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds (lightly crushed)
- 1 piece Egg
- 3 tablespoons Coconut oil or liquid oil (melted)
- 3 tablespoons Grape molasses
- 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 pinch Salt (optional)
Directions
- 1
Heat the oven to 175°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, whole-wheat flour, chopped walnuts, fennel seeds and cinnamon.
- 3
In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then add the melted oil and grape molasses and stir until smooth.
- 4
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients; add a pinch of salt if you like and work with a spoon into a moist dough.
- 5
Take walnut-sized pieces of dough, place them on the tray and flatten them gently with your hand.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, until the edges turn golden.
- 7
Let them rest on the tray for a few minutes, then cool on a wire rack. They stay fresh for 3-4 days in a sealed container at room temperature.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Oats, walnuts and fennel seeds are ingredients traditionally enjoyed during breastfeeding. The fibre in oats and the healthy fats in walnuts can contribute to your energy on busy days, while fennel gently rounds out the recipe's aroma. Made ahead of time, these cookies give mothers a practical and filling snack.
Maiyko's note
At Maiyko we believe a mother deserves to set aside a gentle moment for herself; alongside a cup of warm herbal tea, these cookies can be a small but caring pause. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes only; please make your nutrition and health decisions, especially during breastfeeding and the postpartum period, in consultation with your doctor.
Nutrition per serving
150
kcal
4 g
protein
15 g
carbs
9 g
fat
2 g
fiber
Foods in this recipe
⚕️ This recipe is for general informational purposes. The right time to introduce new foods and the risk of allergies vary from baby to baby — consult your pediatrician.
