I’ve compiled a list of 50 of the best, tried and tested, super tasty lactation boosting recipes for mamas who are looking for some lactation support.
Being a new mama is tough, and eating may be the last thing on your mind as you adjust to caring for your new baby but it’s important that you nourish your body not only to support your postpartum recovery, but also so that you don’t ruin your milk supply!
All of these delicious recipes feature the best natural galactogogue ingredients such as oats, Brewer’s yeast, and flax seeds to help you maintain a healthy milk supply.
Maintaining a healthy milk supply is key to ensuring your baby’s nutritional needs are met.
Whether you’re looking for an increase or just general support of a healthy milk supply, you’ll be sure to find something in this list that will meet your snacking and lactating needs— no matter what you’re craving!
Before we dive into those 50 delicious lactation boosting recipes, here are my 3 top tips for ensuring a healthy milk supply.
Top 3 tips for a healthy milk supply
1. Nurse your baby on demand
Feeding your baby on a schedule is one of the most common mistakes new moms make that reduces their milk supply. If you want to establish a healthy milk supply, you need to feed your baby on demand!
Your milk production and supply are highly dependent upon how much milk your baby actually needs and gets.
Feeding on demand takes some preparation and getting used to because babies nurse very frequently, especially as newborns (think 8-12+ times per DAY).
Note: I was so not prepared for this with my first baby…in fact, it’s one of the things that totally shocked me as a new breastfeeding mama.
For a healthy supply, feed your baby as soon as you recognize the first signs of hunger. Your body logs all of these signs and will adjust your supply accordingly to meet baby’s needs.
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2. Empty your breasts
Make sure your breasts are fully emptied. Your milk production and supply are highly dependent upon how much milk your baby actually needs and gets.
Not emptying the breast you are feeding from can cause a drop in your milk supply.
I would also encourage using a lactation massager during each nursing session to not only improve your milk flow and clear up clogged ducts, but to help fully empty your breasts.
If you’re dealing with a breast milk oversupply issue (like me) and are wanting to lower your milk production, the method I described above may not be suitable for you. Make sure you speak to a Certified Lactation Consultant.
3. Drink water and add galactagogues to your diet
You should drink at least half your body weight (lbs) in ounces. So if you weigh 150lbs, aim to drink 75oz. of water daily.
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If this seems like a lot, a giant water bottle makes it super easy…Plus breastfeeding does tend to make you make you VERY THIRSTY so you should have no issues getting all your water in.
Aside from water, having a galactogue-rich diet can help improve your milk supply. Below are 50 of the best lactation-boosting recipes to help give you a healthy milk supply!
50 Delicious Lactation-Boosting Recipes For Nursing Moms
Lactation Cookie Recipes
If you’re like me and can eat a batch of cookies day after day, you’ll love these lactation boosting recipes featuring some of the best cookie recipes to turn you into a milk making machine!
- Dark Chocolate Lactation Cookies from How Sweet Eats
- Easy Oatmeal Pudding Lactation Cookies from Milkology
- Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Lactation Cookies from I Can Cook That
- Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Lactation Cookies from Thrifty Nifty Mom
- Easy No Bake Lactation Cookies for Nursing Moms from It’s a Mother Thing
- Carrot Cake Lactation Breakfast Cookies from A Healthy Slice Of Life
- Oatmeal Raisin lactation cookies from The Best Ideas For Kids
- Oatmeal Chocolate Lactation Cookies from Bunsen Burner Bakery
- Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Lactation Bites from Milkology
- Date & Oat Lactation Energy Bites from Detoxinista
- Cranberry & White Chocolate Lactation Cookies from Mums With Bubs
- Chocolate Chip Toffee Lactation Cookies from Mama Loves Food
- Chocolate Chip Sea Salt Lactation Cookies from Ambitious Cookies
- Gluten-Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Lactation Cookies from The Toasted Pinenut
- Apple Pie Lactation Cookies from Love Our Littles
- M&M No-Bake Lactation Bites from Exclusive Pumping
Lactation Brownie Recipes
Grab a glass of milk and enjoy these lactation-boosting recipes featuring some of the gooiest and most chocolatey-boobie-loving brownie recipes.
- Easy Lactation Brownies from Tula Mama
- Lactation Brownie Boobie Bites from A Daily Dose Of Moms
- Lactation Brownies from Sugar and Soul
- Loaded Lactation Brownies from That’s Lindsay With An A
Lactation Muffin Recipes
- Irresistible Pumpkin Spice Lactation Muffins from Love Our Littles
- Banana Oat Mufins Lactation Muffins (without Brewer’s yeast) from Love & Other Spices
- Blueberry Oatmeal Lactation Muffins from What MJ Loves
- 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Lactation Muffins from Milkology
- Chocolate Chip Lactation Muffins from Exclusive Pumping
- Banana Chip Lactation Muffins from Amanda Fontenot
Lactation Smoothie Recipes
Summer is right around the corner! The following lactation-boosting recipes feature some of the best refreshing and delicious lactation smoothies to help boost milk supply.
- Strawberry Banana Lactation Smoothie from Exclusively Pumping
- Delicious Blueberry Based Lactation Smoothie (that isn’t fattening) from Bun Maternity
- Chocolate Lactation Smoothie from Making Of Mom
- Peanut Butter Apple Pie Lactation Smoothie from We’re Parents
- Papaya Boobie Smoothie from Jillian Harris
- Pumpkin Spice Lactation Smoothie from Mama Thrive Wellness Co.
- Mango Madness Lactation Smoothie from Vigor It Out
- Superfood Lactation Smoothie From Damy Health
- Carrot Cake Vegan Lactation Smoothie from Abbey’s Kitchen
- Tropical Pink Lactation Smoothie from Joyful Messes
- Green Lactation Smoothie from Detoxinista
- The Perfect Green Lactation Smoothie From The Postpartum Cure
- Quick Results Lactation Smoothie from Swaddles N’ Bottles
- Banana Oat Lactation Smoothie from Pregnant Mama Baby Life
- Coconut, Banana, and Oat Lactation Smoothie from Healthy Mummy
- The Best Lactation Smoothie from Breast Pump Expert
- Chocolate & Banana Boobie Smoothie from Stay At Home Mum
Lactation Breakfast Foods
Need I say more?
- Blueberry Lemon Lactation Pancakes from Hunger Thirst Play
- Triple Berry Lactation Waffles from Bucket List Tummy
- Lactation Pancake Bites from The Lactation Nutritionist
- Lactation Boosting Oatmeal Pancakes from Freshly Moms
- Overnight Brownie Batter Chocolate Oats from The Little Nest
- Lactation Overnight Oats with Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chips from Exclusive Pumping
- Overnight Peanut Butter and Honey Lactation Oats from Swaddles N’ Bottles
- Blueberry Brown Sugar Overnight Lactation Oats from Thyme and Joy
Wow, these are delicious! If only I have seen these after giving birth twice, I would have tried it instead of just eating moringa leaves to boost lactation.
Wow, these are delicious! If only I have seen these after giving birth twice, I would have tried it instead of just eating moringa leaves to boost lactation.