Supporting nursing parents means keeping them fueled with delicious, nourishing foods! Between feeding sessions, diaper changes, and contact naps, finding a moment to sit down for a full meal can feel nearly impossible.
We've got the ultimate grab-and-go snack for busy parents. These simple, no-bake lactation bites are dense like chocolate chip cookie dough, highly nutritious, and designed specifically to support milk supply with key milk-boosting ingredients like brewer’s yeast, flaxseed, oats, and seeds.
Why These Ingredients Support Milk Supply
Ingredients like brewer’s yeast, flaxseed, oats, and seeds provide important nutrients for breastfeeding moms during postpartum recovery.
Oats: iron and fiber to support energy levels and milk production hormones
Brewer's Yeast: B vitamins, protein, and iron to fight fatigue and encourage milk supply
Flaxseed & Seeds: omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and phytoestrogens to support hormone balance
Prep Time: 10 min
Chill Time: 30 min
Total Time: 40 min
Serves: 14-16 bites
Ingredients
🌾 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
🥜 ½ cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter
🍯 ⅓ cup maple syrup
✨ 2 Tbsp brewer's yeast powder
🌾 2 Tbsp hemp hearts or flaxseed meal (for extra milk-boosting support)
🌱 1 Tbsp chia seeds
🍦 1 ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract
🧂 ¼ tsp kosher salt
🍫 ⅓ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until it forms a smooth, glossy paste.
2. Add the rolled oats, brewer's yeast, hemp hearts, and chia seeds to the bowl. Stir thoroughly until a thick, cohesive dough forms, then fold in the chocolate chips.
3. Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Chilling allows the oats and chia seeds to absorb the moisture, making the dough much easier to handle and roll.
4. Scoop the chilled dough by the tablespoonful and roll firmly between your palms into 1-inch balls. Serve and enjoy!
Storage Tips
For easy grabbing, store them in the Silicone Flat Reusable Bags and keep them right in the fridge for easy midnight snacking!
Pair these bags with our other nursing station picks to keep everything within reach."
FAQ
How long do no-bake lactation bites last in the fridge?
Our no-bake lactation bites last up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Do lactation snacks actually work?
Lactation snacks provide calories and nutrients to help moms through postpartum recovery. Brewer’s yeast, flaxseed, oats, and seeds contain iron, B vitamins, healthy fats, and fiber, which benefit milk production. In addition to being nutritionally beneficial, having a tasty treat to look forward to also boosts morale!
