Eating a balanced diet and trying some healthy breastfeeding recipes for breastfeeding mothers is the best strategy to get optimal nutrition and maintain good milk production.
Browse through these easy-to-prepare lactation-stimulating recipes that not only benefit Mummy’s health but can also increase your breast milk.
These delicious and easy lactation booster recipes will also give you a break from the stress of preparing and eating nutritious and balanced meals.
Let’s get into it!
Smoothie Green Boobie
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup fresh coconut filling
- 2-3 pcs dates
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup strawberries
- A few leaves of fresh spinach
- Ice
Instructions
- Clean and cut the fruits and vegetables into small chunks.
- Mix all the ingredients and grind.
- Add in some ice cubes and grind it again until all of the ingredients turned into fine smoothies.
Nutritious Cookies Bars
Ingredients
- 1 virgin coconut oil
- ½ cup flaxseed
- ½ glass of water glass water
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup coconut flour
- 3 cups oatmeal
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 2 tbsp brewer's yeast
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp salt
- Dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Soak flax seeds in water and set aside for three to five minutes.
- Mix coconut syrup and sugar with hemp seeds and brewer's yeast. Mix until light and fluffy.
- Add coconut flour, oats, oats flour, and baking soda until smooth.
- Add chocolate chips and also add a little water.
- Pour into a container and bake for 30 to 40 minutes until it is cooked.
Delicious Sago Pudding
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup sago
- ¼ cup sugar
- 5 cups milk
- 6 cashew nuts chopped
- ¼ cardamom powder
- 1 tbsp ghee
Instructions
- Soak the sago for one hour until it turns soft and plump.
- Heat the oil and roast the nuts.
- In a large, pot add milk and stir until it boils.
- Add the sago to the milk and cook until soft. Stir it well.
- Add sugar and beans, then mix it until cooked, and let it cool.
Red Dates and Longan Tea
Ingredients
- 25 red dates
- 18 longan
- 1 l water
- Wolfberry (if available)
- Brown sugar
Instructions
- Add 1 liter of water to the pot and cook until it boils.
- While the water is boiling, soak the red dates and longan.
- Boil in medium heat for 20 minutes.
- Add three tablespoons of brown sugar and stir for a while. And then, turn off the heat.
- You may serve it hot or cold.
Creamy Cinnamon Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup oats
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp flax seeds
- 1/2 tbsp brewer's yeast
- 1/2 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup water
- 1 or 2 tbsp honey
- creamed milk
- Fruits (cherries and apricots)
- Salt
Instructions
- Mix the oats, flax seeds, salt, brown sugar, cinnamon, and dried fruit in a bowl.
- Add together 1 cup of water and brewer's yeast. Stir and put in the microwave.
- Heat the bowl for three minutes.
- Before eating, mix with honey and milk for added taste.
These foods and drinks will provide you with various nutrients to help promote your breast milk. When eaten as part of a balanced diet, these recipes could also aid in your postpartum recovery in a healthy way.
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