Lactation Cookies Fennel and Fenugreek - Brewers Yeast Free Galactagogue Blend - Nourish Mama

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Formulated by Kelly Northey, Certified Postpartum Nutrition Professional, with 14+ years of experience supporting Australian breastfeeding mums. Explore our full lactation cookie range and breastfeeding support products for complete postpartum nourishment.

🌾 Made with fennel, fenugreek, oats and linseed — four traditional whole-food galactagogues

🤱 Formulated to support breastfeeding mums between feeds

🌿 Dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, egg-free and vegan

💛 Refined sugar-free (sweetened with coconut sugar and maple syrup)

🇦🇺 100% Australian made and owned

👩‍🔬 Formulated by a Certified Postpartum Nutrition Professional

🎁 Practical, beautiful gift for new mums and baby showers

These cookies are made for you if:

• You're breastfeeding or pumping and want a galactagogue-rich snack between feeds
• You want the traditional combination of fennel and fenugreek in a wholefood cookie
• You enjoy savoury-sweet, herbal flavours (these aren't a chocolate cookie)
• You're avoiding dairy, eggs, nuts, or soy
• Your IBCLC, midwife, or child health nurse has recommended fenugreek-based galactagogue support

Not the right fit if you have a fenugreek sensitivity or allergy, or if you've been advised to avoid fenugreek by your healthcare provider. (Try our Choc Chip Lactation Cookies instead — they're fenugreek-free.)

Not suitable if you have a diagnosed oat or gluten intolerance.

Step 1 — Start gentle: 2–3 cookies daily for the first few days to see how your body responds.

Step 2 — Settle into rhythm: 1–2 cookies daily as part of your regular breastfeeding routine — morning tea, after a feed, or whenever hunger hits between naps.

Step 3 — Pair with the basics: Combine with regular feeding or pumping, good hydration, and rest where you can.

Mama tip: Many mums pair these cookies with Nourish Mama Lactation Tea and Recovery Hydration Powder for a complete postpartum nourishment routine.

When to start: Any time during breastfeeding. Not for use in pregnancy.

A note on fenugreek: Some mums are sensitive to fenugreek (it's a strong galactagogue and can occasionally cause digestive sensitivity in mum or baby). If you've had reactions to fenugreek before, our Choc Chip Lactation Cookies are fenugreek-free.

Buckwheat Flour, Coconut Sugar, Oats, Linseed Meal, Water, Coconut Oil, Maple Syrup, Citri-Fi, Fennel Seeds, Fenugreek Powder, Salt, Baking Powder.

Contains: gluten (from oats)
May contain: Nuts, Egg, Soy and Lupin. Not suitable if you have a severe allergy to any of these.

Made without: dairy · eggs · nuts · soy · artificial flavours · preservatives

10 cookies per box (200g).

Fenugreek is not recommended for people with a fenugreek or chickpea allergy, hypothyroid conditions, or on certain blood-sugar medications. If you are unsure, please consult your healthcare provider before use.

If you have concerns about your breast milk supply or your baby's health and growth, always seek support from a qualified healthcare provider. Lactation consultants, IBCLCs, child health nurses, and your GP can all help. The Australian Breastfeeding Association is also an excellent free resource.

Size: 200gm box (10 cookies)

I'm feeding on demand and pumping, and my supply still feels uncertain. Will these help?

Nourish Mama Fennel and Fenugreek Lactation Cookies are a nourishing snack with fennel, fenugreek, oats and linseed, ingredients traditionally used to support breastfeeding. They sit alongside frequent feeds or pumping, food and water, not in place of them. If you're worried about your supply or your baby's weight, talk to your child health nurse, GP or a lactation consultant (IBCLC). You're not failing.

I'm so busy with feeds I forget to eat. Is a cookie a good idea?

Yes, as a snack between meals. Nourish Mama Fennel and Fenugreek Lactation Cookies are ready straight from the box, so you eat with one hand while the baby feeds. Each one has buckwheat flour, oats and linseed. Keep a box by the feeding chair and another in the nappy bag.

Night feeds leave me hungry and wide awake. What can I keep by the bed?

A few cookies and a water bottle. Nourish Mama Fennel and Fenugreek Lactation Cookies keep well in their box on the bedside table, ready for 3am without a trip to the kitchen. A small snack and a drink at night feeds is a simple way to look after yourself while you look after your baby.

Are herbal lactation cookies actually nice to eat?

Mums who love these say they taste unlike anything else, in a good way. Nourish Mama Fennel and Fenugreek Lactation Cookies are warm, herby and savoury-sweet, with a gentle anise note. They hold 4.95 stars from 85 reviews. If you'd rather have chocolate, try Nourish Mama Choc Chip Lactation Cookies.

Who are these cookies for?

Breastfeeding and pumping mums who want a snack with traditional herbal ingredients. Nourish Mama Fennel and Fenugreek Lactation Cookies suit vegan mums and mums avoiding dairy. They're not right for anyone who is pregnant, has a fenugreek or chickpea allergy, or has an oat or gluten intolerance.

When should I start eating them?

Once your baby is born and you're breastfeeding. Nourish Mama Fennel and Fenugreek Lactation Cookies are for breastfeeding only. Not for use in pregnancy. Many mums start in the first weeks after birth, when feeds are frequent and meals get missed. There's no set end point while you're feeding.

What does fenugreek taste like in a cookie?

Fenugreek has a warm, slightly maple-like, slightly savoury flavour. Fennel adds a gentle sweetness with an aniseed note. Together they give Nourish Mama Fennel and Fenugreek Lactation Cookies a herbal, comforting taste, sweetened with coconut sugar and maple syrup. It's a different experience from a chocolate cookie, and many mums love it for that.

I'm dairy-free. Can I eat them?

Yes. Nourish Mama Fennel and Fenugreek Lactation Cookies are vegan and made without dairy. They contain gluten from oats. The box label says they may contain nuts, egg, soy and lupin, so they're not suitable if you have a severe allergy to any of these.

How many should I eat a day?

Start with 2 to 3 cookies a day for the first few days to see how your body responds. Then settle into 1 to 2 a day as part of your routine. Each 200g box holds 10 cookies, so one box lasts five to ten days.

When is the best time to eat them?

Whenever hunger hits. Many mums have one at morning tea, after a feed or between naps. Nourish Mama Fennel and Fenugreek Lactation Cookies suit a morning cup of herbal tea well. Keep one by the bed for night feeds too.

How do I get the most from them?

Pair them with the basics: regular feeding or pumping, water through the day and rest where you can. Many mums pair Nourish Mama Fennel and Fenugreek Lactation Cookies with a Nourish Mama lactation tea and Postpartum Hydration Powder for a simple daily routine. If you notice digestive upset in you or your baby, stop and talk to your GP.

What are the ingredients?

Buckwheat flour, coconut sugar, oats, linseed meal, water, coconut oil, maple syrup, Citri-Fi, fennel seeds, fenugreek powder, salt and baking powder. Fennel, fenugreek, oats and linseed are the ingredients traditionally used to support breastfeeding. Each 200g box holds 10 Nourish Mama Fennel and Fenugreek Lactation Cookies.

What allergens does it contain?

Contains: Gluten (from oats). May contain: Nuts, Egg, Soy and Lupin. Not suitable if you have a severe allergy to nuts, egg, soy or lupin. Fenugreek is not recommended for people with a fenugreek or chickpea allergy. The recipe is vegan and made without dairy or brewer's yeast.

Can I eat them while pregnant or on medication?

Not for use in pregnancy. Nourish Mama Fennel and Fenugreek Lactation Cookies are for breastfeeding only. Fenugreek is not recommended for people with hypothyroid conditions or on certain blood-sugar medications. If you take any medication, check with your GP or pharmacist first. Some mums and babies are sensitive to fenugreek, so watch for digestive upset.

How are these different from the other Nourish Mama cookies?

Nourish Mama Fennel and Fenugreek Lactation Cookies are the herbal choice, with fennel and fenugreek. Nourish Mama Choc Chip Lactation Cookies are chocolatey and contain no fenugreek. Nourish Mama White Choc and Ginger Lactation Cookies are gentle and gingery, with no fenugreek, and made for pregnancy and breastfeeding. Some mums keep two flavours on hand.

Why not bake my own fenugreek cookies?

You can, if you have the time. Most mums feeding around the clock don't. Nourish Mama Fennel and Fenugreek Lactation Cookies arrive ready to eat, with no buying spices, measuring or baking. The recipe is formulated by Kelly Northey, Certified Postpartum Nutrition Professional, and made without dairy, eggs, nuts or soy.

How do these compare with other lactation cookies?

Many lactation cookies rely on brewer's yeast. Nourish Mama Fennel and Fenugreek Lactation Cookies use fennel, fenugreek, oats and linseed instead, in a vegan recipe made without dairy, eggs, nuts or soy. They're formulated by a Certified Postpartum Nutrition Professional and hold 4.95 stars from 85 reviews.

How many boxes should I buy?

At 1 to 2 cookies a day, one box of 10 lasts five to ten days. Two or three boxes cover a few weeks without a reorder. Orders usually leave within 1 to 2 business days. Free AU shipping applies on orders over $99, with a $12 flat rate in Australia and $15 to New Zealand.

Are they a good gift for a new mum?

Yes, for a mum who is breastfeeding and enjoys herbal flavours. Give them after the birth, as Nourish Mama Fennel and Fenugreek Lactation Cookies are not for use in pregnancy. The New Mum Gift Box pairs these cookies with Sweet Serenity Lactation Tea, and the Lactation Cookies Gift Box pairs them with Choc Chip cookies.

How do I store them?

Keep the box in a cool, dry place and close it after opening. Check the best-before date printed on the box. Keep a few by the bed or in your bag, and the rest of your Nourish Mama Fennel and Fenugreek Lactation Cookies in the pantry.

*If you are concerned about your breast milk supply or your baby’s health, always seek help from a health care provider.
Lactation consultants, breastfeeding counsellors, specialist nurses like child health nurses or doctors can also help with any breastfeeding questions or concerns you may have.
The Australian Breastfeeding Association is also a great resource for information and support.