Franjo's Kitchen

The Franjo's Kitchen brand was created after an encounter between two new mums, Fran and Jo. Out on a walk with their little ones, they met and started talking to each other while waiting for the intersection light to change.

Fran already had a career in law, while Jo was busy with her own endeavours: running a naturopathy company and making healthy biscuits. Despite being in different professions, they had a mutual love of baking.

Fran was concerned that her baby daughter wasn't gaining enough weight. So she looked online to see if there were any lactation cookie recipes she could try. After a few tries, she found a recipe that were delicious. They were not only delicious, but boosted her milk supply. Her daughter started gaining more weight.

With this success came a brilliant idea. Fran figured Jo could use her naturopathic skills to whip up a healthier version of her nursing cookies. So she pitched the idea, and soon, Franjo's Kitchen lactation cookies were born.

Do Lactation Cookies Work?

The philosophy behind Franjos Kitchen is that food is nature's medicine. Their healthy lactation cookies have been created by a naturopath, using the best natural ingredients packed with vitamins, minerals, good fats, and various superfood ingredients. Not only do Franjo's biscuits help with naturally increasing milk supply, but they also support breastfeeding mums and mamas to be to boost their energy to combat sleep deprivation and the dreaded witching hour.

We at Hello Charlie know how difficult it is to bake healthy snacks when you have a grizzly baby who’s feeding almost every hour, so we already did the research for you. We're not only recommending the best ready to eat lactation cookie alternative, but also one of the healthiest!

Charitable Activities and Collaborations

This Australian brand collaborates with various healthcare individuals and organisations to provide nutritional, functional, and delicious treats to pregnant and breastfeeding mums. These include PANDA (Parental Anxiety and Depression Australia), Bumpnbub, Calmbirth, and Epworth Maternity.

PANDA supports parents experiencing perinatal anxiety and depression. Bumpnbub is a safe space where families, especially new and expectant mums could feel supported in their parenting experiences. Calmbirth helps other women achieve the best possible outcomes during their pregnancies and births. Epworth Maternity provides the knowledge and skills so mothers can have a safe and successful childbirth experience.

Vegan Lactation Cookies Ingredients

If you’ve been wondering how to increase your breast milk supply, Franjo's delicious vegan lactation cookies are the answer. Their Tanker Toppers are chock full of natural galactagogues, which are ingredients (used for centuries) that may increase breast milk production. Each one serves a vital role not only in helping mums meet their breastfed baby's needs, but also in meeting their own health needs, especially in the early stages of breastfeeding.

Galactagogues include superfood ingredients like fennel, fenugreek, oats, brewers yeast, and flaxseeds.

Fennel

Fennel seeds contain oil that's largely composed of anethole, a phytoestrogen, which helps stimulate lactation. Some studies found that fennel galactogogue therapy resulted to an increase in milk volume, alongside increase in breast milk fat content and infant weight gain. Breast milk fat is important as it doesn't only provide the needed energy, but it's also needed to metabolise many vitamins and help regulate your baby's growth.

Fenugreek

The bioactive components of fenugreek seeds, particularly diosgenin or trigonelline, help boost milk production by increasing prolactin levels. Prolactin is one of the main hormones that stimulate the secretion of breast milk. Fenugreek is also a versatile plant that helps reduce inflammation, aid digestion, and regulate blood sugar levels.

Oats

Oats are a great source of carbohydrates, fibre, proteins, and fat compared to other grains. They're one of the richest sources of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help support overall health during breastfeeding. They're also loaded with beta glucan, which is a type of soluble fibre considered to help increase the levels of the breastfeeding hormone prolactin.

Brewers Yeast

Brewers yeast is considered a good source of essential nutrients such as protein, minerals, and B vitamins. B vitamins can help milk let down flow more smoothly and also help boost mum's mood and increase her energy levels.

Flaxseeds

Research suggests that flaxseeds have phytoestrogens that can help increase mum's breast milk supply. When phytoestrogens bind to estrogen receptor sites, they increase the amount of estrogen in the blood. This helps stimulate milk production and also lowers bad cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

Free from eggs, dairy and others more!

These egg free and dairy free lactation cookies don't contain wheat, honey, or refined sugar, too. So Franjo's Lactation Cookies are great for vegan mums and expecting mamas who want a healthier pregnancy journey.

Shop the Best Tanker Toppers from Franjo's Kitchen

Franjo’s Kitchen makes the best lactation cookies you’ll ever taste! And you can buy these nutritious choc chip or fig and almond treats here at Hello Charlie.

Don’t have a sweet tooth? No worries! Try the moreish fennel & fenugreek crackers with brewers yeast and flaxseeds to help boost your milk supply.

Franjo's Kitchen Lactation Biscuits Range: Choc Chip and Fig & Almond

When you're nursing, having a healthy breast milk supply is essential for your baby's growth and development. But what about your health needs? Breastfeeding mums have been known to snack on anything and everything while their bub is sleeping. But sometimes, snacks can be high in sugar and unhealthy. Good thing Franjo's lactation cookies are perfect for nursing mamas! Not only are they nutritious, but they also help promote a strong milk supply.

Their fig and almond breastfeeding cookies include figs rich in fibre and antioxidants that help nourish your body. These are combined with nutrient packed almonds that provide the biscuits a delicious crunch, too.

You won't feel guilty for snacking on their dairy free lactation chocolate chip cookies, as they're full of energy boosting vitamins and minerals. They're satisfying as a go to snack, super convenient to grab on the go, and great for those peckish overnight snack times. You're sure to love every wholesome bite.

Franjo's Kitchen Lactation Crackers - Fennel and Fenugreek

Franjo's Kitchen lactation crackers are loaded with wholesome ingredients like fennel and fenugreek that help increase mum's breast milk production and more! These tasty treats also have chia seeds that give nursing mamas an energy boost, antioxidant rich sunflower seeds that protect against free radicals, and flaxseeds that help promote good bowel movement. It also contains brewer's yeast, which helps normalise sugar levels and reduce cravings.

These tanker toppers taste great on their own, or you can add them to your meals to dip in your soup or add tasty toppings into. You can snack on these lactation crackers guilt free!

How often should I eat lactation cookies?

Franjo's Kitchen recommends eating 2-4 pregnancy biscuits or crackers in one sitting. Make sure to eat these a few hours before breastfeeding your bub.

Can you eat lactation cookies while pregnant?

It's fine to eat these dairy free Tanker Toppers while pregnant. These pregnancy cookies are a flavoursome treat and an important source of nourishment, which will prepare your body to supply milk to your baby.

Shop Franjo's Kitchen at Hello Charlie

Don't know where to buy lactation cookies? Shop these delectable products at the Hello Charlie online shop. We're one of the official Franjos Kitchen stockists, with Australia wide delivery and same day despatch when you order before 10 am.