I was never one of those people that HAD TO breastfeed. I thought I would give it a try, and if it happened easily, I would continue, if not, I wasn't concerned. When I ended up having a C-section and needing a transfusion, the nurses advised me that it may take a while for me to be able to get much of a supply. Luckily, Finn took right to breastfeeding and I had some great nurses and lactation consultants at the hospital. I have struggled to keep my supply up though, so I have tried various things to boost it, while supplementing with formula. I've used Milky Mama tea, lactation smoothies, a stout or porter beer a couple times and week and these, one of my favorites. They are super easy, no bake and are dairy free, which is important to me as I am currently on a dairy free diet due to Finn's sensitivity to lactose in my milk. Along with all that, they are delicious. I even catch Josh sneaking them from the fridge quite often! Make sure you store these in the fridge so they don't melt and they should keep for a couple weeks.
No Bake Lactation Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 tbsp Brewer's Yeast
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup peanut butter (or nut butter of your choosing)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/4 cup coconut (optional)
Directions
- In a large bowl combine the oats, Brewer's Yeast and flaxseed.
- Mix in the honey, peanut butter, vanilla and coconut oil.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and coconut.
- Press and roll into balls.
- Enjoy!
