These delightful sweet & chewy chocolate oat bites contain wholesome ingredients linked to help promote and sustain breast milk for nursing mothers. Not a nursing mother? I have a simple way to edit my recipe into fabulous nourishing protein bites in a flash.
breastfeeding is a journey in itself so why not indulge and nurture in the process? this nourishing lactation bite recipe takes one large bowl, some measuring, a big mix, some rolling and a little bit of waiting.
I developed this recipe 2.5 years ago when I was very, very pregnant waiting for my newborn son to make his grand arrival, (10 days late). In the postpartum fog, these provided me joy, comfort and a burst of energy while enjoying with a mid morning iced coffee or my bulletproof protein latte. you deserve it, mama.
lactation bite ingredients:
and some of their diverse benefits especially for nursing mamas…
- organic oats: high content of calcium, zinc, iron, and manganese makes them excellent for healing postpartum moms and they are as rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
- brewer’s yeast: an excellent source of Protein, Iron, B Vitamins, and Selenium boosting energy levels and helping to combat fatigue, elevate mood and sense of well-being.
- flaxseed: rich in omega-3 fatty acids, help promote hormone regulation, enhance milk supply, improve digestive health and boost the nutrients of breast milk.
- nut butter: high in vitamins and minerals including niacin, magnesium, and folic acid. A plant-based protein source also yielding healthy fats and carbohydrates.
- coconut oil: a nutrient and energy-dense fat benefitting postpartum recovery, healthy lactation, and metabolism.
fun flavor combinations:
These nourishing lactation balls are perfect just as is but if you want a fun spin on the classic lactation ball, mix it up with these flavor combos:
- trail mix: omit chocolate chips for chocolate candies, add in chopped toasted almonds, pistachios and dried cranberries.
- cookie crunch: add in chopped chocolate cashew sandwich cookies
- salted caramel: after forming balls, drizzle with caramel sauce and flaky sea salt.
- honey nut: omit chocolate chips for chopped salted peanuts.
- chewy fruity: omit chocolate chips for chopped dried apricots, cranberries & pineapple.
Nourishing Lactation Bites
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 T brewers yeast (sub protein powder to turn lactation bites into protein bites)
- ½ cup ground flaxseed
- ½ cup drippy all natural peanut butter crunchy or creamy
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 pitted dates chopped small
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 T coconut oil melted
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt (don't skip)
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a large bowl. Chill for 10 minutes.
- Grease your hands and a small sheet pan with coconut oil spray.
- Roll mixture into uniform tablespoon-sized balls with a cookie scoop and transfer to the greased sheet pan.
- Freeze for 10 mins until set then transfer to a storage container and freeze until ready to enjoy.
- Let bites defrost 5 min before enjoying. I usually defrosted two for a serving.
