I used to be a breastfeeding mum and I believe one of the biggest struggles for breastfeeding mum would be the lack of milk supply. I experienced this and it was uneasy to go through especially for the first time mummy. Fortunately, there are several things you can do, such as eating some milk-boosters snacks, cookies or even smoothies. The greatest part of smoothies is that you can combine several of the milk-boosting foods quickly together. It's also an easy and fast way to get several of these ingredient in you system. I've found some yummy and easy lactation smoothie which I love to share with my pregnant and first time mummy friends!
1. Very Berry Lactation Smoothie
[Recipe from freshmilkmama.com]
Ingredients:
2/3 cup fresh or frozen berries
1/2 cup yogurt (use Greek yogurt for extra protein)
1 cup milk of choice
1/3 cup rolled oats
1 tbsp ground flaxseed or wheat germ
1 tbsp honey or sweetener of choice (try agave – so good!)
1 tsp Brewer’s Yeast
Directions:
1) Add milk to the blender, blend together the berries, yogurt and milk
2) Add in the oats, flaxseed/wheat germ, sweetener, and brewer’s yeast and blend again until smooth.
(This will take a while to get smooth with all of the oats.)
2. 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 tbsp Brewer’s Yeast
1 1/2 tsp maple syrup (plus more to taste)
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup ice cubes
Directions:
1. Add milk to the blender and follow by all of the ingredients to the blender
2. Cover and blend on high until smooth, stopping and scrapping the sides as needed
(It will take about 30 seconds)
3. Taste and add additional maple syrup if desired
3. Peanut Butter & Berry 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:
1. Add milk to the blender and follow by all of the ingredients to the blender
2. Cover and blend on high until smooth, stopping and scrapping the sides as needed
(It will take about 30 seconds)
These ingredients and this lactation smoothie are sure to do the trick! Keep it up all breastfeeding mummy!