Lactation Recipes For Boosting Milk Supply (VEGAN) |

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The three main ingredients that are good for lactation and boost milk supply are:

Oats- they contain saponins, plant estrogens and beta-glucan which all have a positive effect on the hormones that help produce breast milk.
Flaxseed- contains alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) which increases the ALA content in breastmilk.
Brewer’s Yeast- contains galactagogues which have lactogenic properties. (This brewer’s yeast has been debittered which I would recommend using in your recipes! Otherwise it does have a slightly bitter taste.)

Although I truly love to bake… I also truly love doing things quickly because with 3 kids, the youngest being 1.5, time for baking is hard to come by. When I discovered this protein powder I had to share it! It’s made with milk boosting ingredients and designed to help breastfeeding moms lose weight while keeping up supply. It makes a super healthy, super easy snack for us breastfeeding mommas- you can check it out HERE.

Other foods that can help are:

Courtesy of Mom of 11 Kids

I used this tea after my first daughter was born and actually had to stop drinking it because I was producing too much milk! It has fenugreek and blessed thistle herb which are all helpful in boosting milk supply.

Supplementing with lactation boosting herbs may work better than tea as they are a lot more potent. This supplement contains fenugreek, blessed milk thistle and fennel for boosting milk supply.

Unfortunately, not all the recipes are certified vegan. If you are vegan, there is an asterisk next to the recipes that will need one or two minor substitutions.

OVERNIGHT BROWNIE BATTER CHOCOLATE CHIP OATS

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Oats are a great way to boost your milk supply and they keep you feeling full and satiated! Perfect for a breastfeeding momma.

DATE & OAT LACTATION ENERGY BITES

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Perfect for a super quick and healthy snack, these vegan lactation energy bites are perfect for when you need a sweet, protein packed pick-me-up.

CARROT CAKE LACTATION BREAKFAST COOKIES*

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These breakfast cookies do call for an egg. If you haven’t tried making a flax egg yet, get the instructions here. I still had to include this recipe cause they are so dang good! Just replace the egg with a flax one and you are on your way to vegan lactation cookie heaven!

HEALTHY VEGAN LACTATION COOKIES

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These cookies are bursting with the added omega-3’s from the chia and flax. The oats and brewers yeast truly make this a great lactation recipe. Eat up and don’t feel guilty!

SALTED CHOCOLATE ALMOND VEGAN LACTATION COOKIES

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This recipe is a bit more on the indulgent side, but that is totally necessary when you are in the throes of breastfeeding. It’s hard work and you deserve a delicious vegan treat sometimes 🙂

VEGAN PEANUT BUTTER LACTATION COOKIES

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These peanut butter lactation cookies can be made gluten free and are baked in 10 minutes. They are low sugar and vegan!

VEGAN LACTATION COOKIES

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These cookies hit the trifecta of lactation ingredients with oats, milled flaxseed and brewers yeast! Done in 12 minutes, they are absolute perfection.

VEGAN CHOCOLATE BANANA LACTATION COOKIE BARS

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Cookie bars that are somewhat healthy (even if they don’t taste that way) and boost milk supply for breastfeeding mommas? Yep, dreams really do come true!

VEGAN APPLESAUCE OATMEAL LACTATION MUFFINS

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These muffins are naturally sweetened and can be made with simple pantry ingredients. They come together quickly and taste amazing!

NO BAKE PEANUT BUTTER OAT LACTATION COOKIES*

CHOCOLATE OAT COOKIES ON PARCHMENT PAPER

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These cookies don’t require an oven! The recipe does call for honey, please swap with agave syrup or brown rice syrup to make them completely vegan.

HOMEMADE VEGAN LACTATION BARS

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These bars from The Conscientious Eater are healthy and jam packed with lactation goodness. They do contain tahini and if you like that, great. If not, sub with almond butter!

PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE NO-BAKE LACTATION BALLS*

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These no bake peanut butter balls from Love Jenny Blog are so easy and tasty! Sub out the honey in this recipe with agave to make it vegan!

DARK CHOCOLATE ALMOND BUTTER LACTATION BARS*

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These bars from The Cocina Monologues include all three milk boosting ingredients (oats, flaxseed, brewer’s yeast) but aren’t quite vegan. Sub out the honey for agave and the egg for a flax egg for vegan perfection!

CARROT CAKE VEGAN LACTATION SMOOTHIE

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Dessert in smoothie form! Healthy, tasty and hydrating for nursing mommas. With all three lactation ingredients and fully vegan, you can’t go wrong with this Carrot Cake Smoothie from Abbey’s Kitchen.