Top 3 Lactation Recipes

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When I was breastfeeding Moose I would have dips in my milk supply due to my period returning around 6 weeks post-partum. I am convinced that these protein balls are what kept me producing enough milk. I do not have any proof that these lactation recipes worked and it may have been a placebo but they made me feel better. Below I have 2 different protein ball recipes. I make them both for a variety of taste and texture. You do not have to bake either which is also a plus.

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Top 3 Recipes to keep my milk supply Boosted

Protein Balls

This lactation recipe has more of a grainy, oat texture to it.

No Bake Protein balls (this recipe was shared with me/ source unknown)

Two cups of rolled oats
One cup of peanut butter
½ cup of honey (I often add more)
One teaspoon vanilla
½ cup of flax seed
Three tablespoons of brewer’s yeast (I don’t always have this, and it can be left out)
Hand full of chocolate chips
Mix all ingredients (besides chocolate chips) in a mixer, once mixed well add chocolate chips and mix a little more.
I also like to add chia seeds into mine
You may need to add more peanut butter or honey to make the balls stick together better
Roll into bite size balls
You can then put them in the fridge to snack on for the next few days Or freeze them like I do and take them out as needed!

More Lactation Recipes

These protein balls have a smoother texture. This is my favorite lactation recipe to make!

Date Protein balls

2/3 cups oats
2/3 cups flaxseed
6ish TBSP peanut butter
Dash of chia seeds
Dash of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup dates
Chocolate chips to your liking
Mix all ingredients (besides chocolate chips) in a mixer, once mixed well add chocolate chips and mix a little more.
Roll into bite size balls

Protein shakes

Chocolate protein (I use this one)
One banana
One to two tablespoons of peanut butter
Four dates
One cup of milk
Blend well and enjoy

If you follow me on Instagram that you might already know, I’ve had to cut dairy out of my diet. Luckily for me all of these lactation recipes are free of dairy. I make big batches of the protein balls and keep them in the freezer. Every few days I will take about 10 out and keep them in my mini fridge to snack on during middle of the night feedings. If you are breastfeeding you know that you get very hungry in the middle of the night. I have this mini fridge on my bedside table for snacks, water and my milk that I collect in my Haakaa at night.

Almost every morning I make myself this protein shake because it is easy and gives me energy to start my day! If you are looking for some easy freezer dinner meals, check out this blog post!

If you try any of these lactation recipes, share what you think in the comments below!