Whether breastfeeding comes naturally for you or you’re struggling with milk supply, there are some key foods that you can incorporate in your diet to support lactation and increase your milk supply.
Sometimes, the best way to squeeze in an extra boost of nourishment is through snacks, rather than preparing an all-out meal. Breastfeeding snacks are perfect for:
- An extra nutritional boost
- Increasing milk production
- A quick pick-me-up snack
We’ve gathered our five best breastfeeding snacks just for you. PLUS we’re giving you all the deets on a brand new product, so keep reading!
What To Eat When Breastfeeding:
1. Quick and Easy Fat Bombs
Fat bombs have become a trend in the health world, and for good reason. Healthy fats — specifically unsaturated fats — can keep you feeling full and satisfied, provide your body with necessary fuel, and even support a healthy heart.
Plus, these fat bombs feature Majka Lactation Powder, which will introduce a blend of vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber in your diet to help increase your milk supply
This Quick and Easy Fat Bomb Recipe is the ultimate breastfeeding snack, made of just five ingredients:
- Almonds
- Coconut oil
- MCT oil
- Majka Nourishing Lactation Powder
- Almond butter
Once all the ingredients are mixed, they can be spread on a baking pan lined parchment paper, and frozen for a few hours. That’s all! Make sure you check out our full blog post on this recipe, which explains the benefits of this tasty snack.
2. Lactogenic Chia Pudding with Oats
If you thought the last recipe was easy, wait until you read this! We love a good breastfeeding snack that is quick to make, but doesn’t sacrifice nutrition.
This Lactogenic Chia Pudding with Oats Recipe is packed with ingredients that will keep you full and satisfied throughout the day. To make this chia pudding, you’ll need just these ingredients:
- ½ cup of old fashioned oats
- 1 tbsp chia seed
- 1 serving Majka Vanilla Chai Lactation Booster
- 1 Tbsp nut butter
- 1 cup nut milk
Just combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan and cook on low heat. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy warm. Some of our favorite toppings are shredded coconut, sliced banana and hemp seeds! If you want to learn more about this recipe, check out our blog post.
3. Majka "Nice" Cream
Fair warning mamas, this will be your new fav recipe! This super simple recipe only includes 4 ingredients that come together to make an oh-so yummy breastfeeding treat:
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 tbsp of nut butter
- 1 serving Majka Vanilla Chai Lactation Booster
- 2 tbsp of nut milk
This delicious and nutritious snack will deliver serious galactagogues (milk producing agents) to help boost your milk supply and improve the quality of your milk! Here’s the full recipe for this breastfeeding snack!
P.S. For an extra sweet treat, top your "nice" cream with nuts, berries, cinnamon, honey, or shredded coconut!
4. Lactation Carrot Cake Smoothie
Our Lactation Carrot Cake Smoothie Recipe is a morning meal favorite. This smoothie will help you start your day off right; it has a balanced blend of fruits, veggies, fats, protein, and a specially formulated lactation blend. Here’s what’s inside:
- Almond milk
- Spinach
- Banana
- Carrot
- Vanilla
- MCT oil or coconut oil
- Majka Nourishing Lactation Powder
Simply blend all ingredients together and enjoy! In this blog post, we break down the benefits of this yummy shake.
5. Chocolate Lactation Bites
Sometimes you just need a snack to pop in your purse, stash in the stroller, or bite into for breakfast. The convenience of Lactation Bites is something that can’t be beat! Our brand new Chocolate Lactation Bites are the perfectly delicious breastfeeding snack (they could even pass for dessert!) for any mom.
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We recommend eating one to two bites per day for optimal lactation support. And for increased milk supply, make sure to enjoy the bites an hour before breastfeeding or pumping. Majka Chocolate Lactation Bites are:
- Convenient and nourishing
- Gluten-Free, Vegan, Non-GMO, and Soy-Free
- Naturally chocolate-y
Plus, they help increase your milk supply through galactagogues and essential nutrients, such as:
As moms, we understand that you might have questions — like, will I make enough milk?, am I doing this right?, or what foods do I need to eat? — constantly running through your mind.
Luckily, we’ve made boosting your milk supply a little easier with these five simple recipes. By incorporating nutritious, whole food ingredients into breastfeeding snacks, you’ll be on your way to increased lactation.
Add a serving of Majka’s Vanilla Chai Nourishing Lactation Booster to your next latte, smoothie, or meal! It has a unique flavor that can heighten any recipe's taste and nutritional content! Our Nourishing Lactation Booster gives new moms an all-natural source of galactagogues, antioxidants, and good fats to support you and your milk supply postpartum.
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