As a new mom, nourishing your baby is of utmost importance, and we understand that maintaining a healthy milk supply can sometimes be a challenge. That’s where breastfeeding smoothies come to the rescue! Packed with essential nutrients, vitamins, and lactogenic ingredients, these delectable blends not only support your milk production but also provide a refreshing treat for tired moms. Continue reading as we uncover the perfect lactation smoothie recipes and learn how they can enhance your breastfeeding journey.
As breastfeeding moms, we constantly think of a way to make sure we maintain or increase our milk supply to provide enough for our babies. What’s the best way to naturally increase milk supply than to drink a delicious lactation smoothie full of natural ingredients?
Producing breast milk can be challenging, especially for first-time moms. A lot of moms who’ve tried it swear by lactation smoothies in boosting their supply. The great thing about lactation smoothies is that you can put together several milk boosters in one smoothie.
Lactation Smoothies
Most of the ingredients found in lactation smoothies are called galactagogues.
Galactogogues is a substance that increases milk supply. Some of the most commonly used herbal galactagogues are fenugreek, blessed thistle, and alfalfa.
So we’ve put together five of the most delicious lactation smoothies that can effectively help increase your milk supply, even overnight!
Blueberry Lactation Smoothie
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 tbsp. cashews
- 1 tbsp. flax meal
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 1/2 tbsp. quick oats
- 1 tsp. debittered brewer’s yeast
- 1/2 banana
- 1 1/2 cups almond milk (or your milk of choice)
- 1 stevia sweetener packet
This is a very simple lactation smoothie to make. Just put all the ingredients together in a blender. Blend well for about a couple of minutes or until the consistency is perfect. As you may already know bananas and blueberries are naturally sweet so it’s up to you to add the sweetener package, depending on your sweetness preference.
Banana Oatmeal Lactation Smoothie
INGREDIENTS
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 frozen banana, broken into thirds
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp Brewer’s Yeast
- 1 1/2 tsp maple syrup (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
Directions: Add all of the ingredients to the blender, starting with the milk. Cover and blend on high until smooth, stopping and scraping the sides as needed. (About 30 seconds.) Taste and add additional maple syrup if desired.
While you might not expect it, cooked oatmeal lends a thick, creamy texture to this banana and maple-sweetened smoothie. Oats, nut butter, and brewer’s yeast are believed to boost milk supply, making this a perfect snack for nursing moms.
Read this article if you want to know How to Establish and Maintain Milk Supply
Blueberry Pancake Lactation Smoothie
Craving some yummy pancakes but want fewer calories that will still increase your milk? Try this scrumptious calcium and protein-rich smoothie. And for a pretty pink twist use raspberries instead of the blueberries. 😉
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup reduced-fat milk
- 2/3 cup reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 1/4 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbs pure maple syrup
Directions: Add all of the ingredients to the blender, starting with the milk. Cover and blend on high until smooth, stopping and scraping the sides as needed. (About 30 seconds.)
RECIPE FROM PARENTS.COM
PB&J Lactation Smoothie
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 1/2 banana, frozen
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 2 tsp ground flaxseeds
- 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
Directions: First add the milk in the blender followed by the rest of the ingredients. Cover and blend on high until smooth. Stop and scrape the sides as needed. (About 30 seconds.)
(RECIPE FROM PARENTS.COM)
Strawberry Banana Lactation Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup oats old fashioned
- 1 banana
- 8 strawberries frozen
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp brewer’s yeast
- 1 tsp flax seed ground
Directions:
Put oats into blender and process until the oats are well ground.
Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
You can switch the frozen strawberries and a fresh banana for fresh strawberries and a frozen banana. If both fruits are frozen, you may need to add more milk, depending on how thick you like your smoothies.
Read this article if you want to know How to Establish and Maintain Milk Supply
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