Nourishing Purple Sweet Potato Cookies for Labor, Postpartum & Milk Supply

Hello Momma,

When you’re preparing for labor and postpartum recovery, snacks matter more than you realize. Having nourishing, easy-to-grab foods ready can make the difference between running on empty and actually feeling supported.

That’s why I love these Purple Sweet Potato Cookies. They’re soft, lightly sweet, packed with healing ingredients, and designed to give your body what it needs in both labor and the postpartum period.

They also make a beautiful addition to a postpartum basket for yourself or a new momma friend.

Why These Cookies Are Perfect for Postpartum

🍠 Purple sweet potato – gentle on digestion, grounding, rich in antioxidants for healing.

🌾 Oats + flaxseed – naturally supportive for milk supply.

🥥 Coconut oil & almond flour – healthy fats to balance blood sugar and fuel recovery.

🍫 Chocolate & nuts – comforting, nourishing, and energy-sustaining.

🤱 Portable & one-handed – perfect for snacking while nursing or resting.

These cookies freeze beautifully too — which means you can bake a double batch ahead of time and stash some away for postpartum.

Purple Sweet Potato Cookie Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mashed purple sweet potato (cooked + cooled)

• 1 ½ cups rolled oats

• ½ cup almond flour

• 1 ½ tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp nutmeg

• ¼ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp salt

• ⅓ cup maple syrup

• 1 flax egg (3 tbsp ground flaxseed + 1 tbsp water)

• 2 tbsp melted coconut oil

• 1 tsp almond extract

• ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

• ½ bar milk chocolate, chopped

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a small bowl, mix flaxseed and water to make your flax egg. Set aside for 5 minutes.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed purple sweet potato, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, almond extract, and the flax egg. Mix until smooth.

4. Add oats, almond flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Stir until fully incorporated.

5. Fold in chopped nuts and chocolate.

6. Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized rounds and place onto your baking sheet.

7. Bake for 12–14 minutes, until edges are set and bottoms are lightly golden.

8. Cool on a wire rack before storing.

✨ Pro Tip: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Snacks like these are more than just food — they’re part of the healing and cocooning process. By preparing nourishing treats ahead of time, you’re not only fueling your recovery but also honoring your body’s incredible work.

Make them for yourself, share them with a mama friend, or bake a batch as part of a thoughtful postpartum care basket.

You deserve snacks that work as hard as you do. 🌼

Wishing you all the healing!