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Need a boost of energy?  These no-bake lactation bites are what you need!

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Hey friend!  I’m here today to tell you how these lactation bites saved my life.  And yes, I am being dramatic but for good reason.  (Not really.  I’m just normally dramatic.)  While we were waiting for Ryder to make his appearance I started doing some research on lactation cookies.  With my two older kiddos I wasn’t able to breastfeed very long.  Maybe a month or so with each of them.  Looking back it was lack of education on my part.  But I wanted to be prepared for the new baby so I looked into lactation cookies to help with milk supply. 

While looking through the recipes I saw a few common ingredients – brewers yeast, rolled oats and flaxseed.  (These are affiliate links to the products I used.)  I grabbed the rolled oats and flaxseed from my local grocery store but had to buy the brewers yeast on Amazon. 

easy lactation bites
 

While I was making a double batch of How Sweet Eats lactation cookies, I started thinking about post-delivery hunger.  I knew the hospital wasn’t going to let me eat anything so I wanted to pack some snacks for after the baby was born.  I had made energy bites before so I decided to toss in the milk making ingredients found in all the lactation cookies.  I made a double batch of the energy bites and left them in the fridge for snacking. 

When we were heading to the hospital I grabbed a bag of the bites and tossed them in my bag. 

homemade lactation bites

Best.. idea.. ever!  After Ryder was born I was SO HUNGRY.  I knew I couldn’t order food til I was moved to postpartum so I snacked on my bites.  They were such a life saver to have.  I recommend every new mom pack snacks in there hospital bag and these no-bake lactation energy bites were perfect.

Also, if you are worried about the ingredients that make these bites “milky”, feel free to omit them.  They are a great snack for everyone.  And yes, they really do help with milk supply!  I eat 2 bites a day and can tell a difference when I haven’t had one. 

If you are interested, I created a nursing log printable to go along with these lactation bites. I used one for all three kiddos and it helped me see how long they nursed each day. You can grab it below.

Be sure to check out these easy lactation recipes as well! There are more yummy ways to help naturally increase your milk supply.

Mini Balls

No-bake lactation energy bites

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

A delicious way to increase your milk supply AND energy levels!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons brewers yeast
  • 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil

Instructions

  • In a large bowl combine the oats, brewers yeast and the flaxseed.
  • Mix in the honey, peanut butter, vanilla and coconut oil.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Press and roll into balls.
  • Enjoy!

    • Notes

    Will keep for up to two weeks in a sealed container in the fridge.
    Use cooking spray to coat your hands before rolling into balls.

    Nutrition Information:
    Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 200Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 65mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 3gSugar: 10gProtein: 5g

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    © Kelley Grant

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    Comments

    2. Megan says

      I made these! They taste great! How many should I take a day to notice an increase in my milk? Also do you have nutritional content for them?

      Reply

    3. Lauren Taylor Crespin says

      Made these tonight and they are yummy! I got sick over the weekend and my supply slightly dropped. Hoping these help!

      Reply

    4. Lauren Williams says

      So most moms usually call for a tablespoon PER DAT? Did you find these bites did enough with on 2 TBSP per recipe? Ty 🙂

      Reply

    5. Randi says

      I made this recipe and loved it! The second time I made them I switched out the chocolate chips for dried cranberries and it makes for a delicious surprise!

      Reply

      • Kelley says

        You should get close to 20 balls with the recipe. I have not used an electric mixer so I can’t say if there is a benefit. It may make them more crumbly, but that’s a guess. Hope that helps!

      • Katharine says

        Grocery stores don’t generally carry the brewers yeast. I found it at my local health food store. It’s cheap and it makes all the difference!?

      • Kelley says

        I’ve found it at bigger grocery stores down here. I think it just depends on the store. But you’re right, local health food stores are probably your best bet. Or Amazon 🙂

    11. Lucy says

      The smell of the brewers yeast I bought makes me want to gag. Do you think mixing it in this recipe will take my gag reflux away?

      Reply

    12. Cindy says

      Best recipe I’ve found yet! A dear friend of mine found this recipe for me and couldn’t be more thankful! How much of a boost in your supply did you see? Also, do you know if it is possible to take too many supplements to boost supply? I as because I am taking fenugreek and brewers yeast in a vitamin supplement form also. Thanks for your help!

      Reply

      • Kelley says

        You should be fine to take these and the additional supplements – I did when I was nursing. I don’t remember how much of a boost I saw from the bites. I just remember they helped increase it a bit.

      • Kelley says

        You can, but I’m not sure if nutritional yeast provides the same lactation benefits. But subbing it in should be no problem. Let me know how they turn out when you make them!

    13. Tina says

      Thank you SO much for the recipe! These are WONDERFUL!’I made these for my daughter today to help her with her keep up her milk supply for my new grandson and they are totally awesome! I like the dried cranberry idea someone had posted, I will totally try that in the next batch. I added about a 1/2 cup of chopped nuts to this batch as well for a little extra crunch (& the fact that nuts are good for the milk supply too is an added BONUS!). I used a cookie scoop to portion out the bites a bit better (dang OCD) and we got a good 32-33 out of them this way and still seem to be a pretty good size as well (about 3-4 bites big)!

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    14. Jenn says

      You mentioned that you consume 2 a day. Is that all at one time or do you spread it out? Meaning one in the morning and one later in the day.

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    15. Jerica says

      Have you seen an increase in your milk supply as a result of these? I bought the stuff tonight to make a giant batch (some to freeze and some to eat) but I was just wondering how effective they are at boosting supply.

      Reply

    16. Amanda says

      Can my kids and my husband also eat them or are they just made for nursing mother’s i know it might sound like a dumb question but i just had to ask

      Reply

      • Kelley says

        Not dumb! They can eat them with all the ingredients listed. They only help lactating mothers produce more milk – they won’t do anything for kids or husbands. 😉 They are super healthy and I hope yall enjoy!

      • Kelley says

        You could try a different oil – vegetable or olive. I haven’t tried either but they should work ok. (Just make sure they are mild tasting!)

    19. Tina says

      These taste great! I added 1/2 tes almond extract just beacsuse I have it and it added good flavor. I missed the part about spraying hands before rolling the balls so it was a hot mess! I had to cool it in the refrigerator before trying again because it was so warm and crumbly for some reason. Still worked and taste great. Thanks for the recipe!

      I also looked up if brewers yeast had to be cooked for its benefits and it actually is better for you raw, so double score! Hope these work!

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      • Beka Jenkins says

        I didn’t think to ask whether to use liquid of solid and only had solid on hand. I just make sure it’s combined really well like the peanut butter and honey.

      • Kirsten says

        I made half a recipe but used nutella for the peanut butter and honey. I also ended up skipping the chocolate chips. It yielded 18 balls.
        They taste really good and I cannot taste the yeast. Thank you for a starting point.
        Now to see if my milk goes up!

    21. Lindsay says

      Hi!

      I’ve been making these balls for weeks now and love them! Do you always cook your oats first or can they be raw?

      Thank you!

      Reply

      • Kelley says

        I don’t think steel cut oats would work with this recipe. The oats need to be able to bind together. You can try quick oats though – they would work better.

      • Kelley says

        I haven’t tried anything else as the honey helps bind everything together. Agave or chopped dates might work as a substitute. I hope that helps!

    24. Tamara says

      Thanks so much for this recipe!!! Our newest addition just turned 3 weeks old on Sunday. I think he’s having a growth spurt. He’s now emptying both breasts rather quickly, and appears to be cluster feeding. This recipe was perfect for me. I had most of the ingredients already, it was super quick and easy which is a lifesaver because we have three other children as well. I found the brewer’s yeast at my local Wegmans, and it’s a few dollars cheaper than Amazon. I made these this morning. I also added nuts after reading it as a suggestion in the comments, they taste grea!. I had a total of 25 balls.

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      • Kelley says

        Yay! So glad you like them! And congrats on the newest addition! They do go through a growth spurt at 3 weeks so he may be cluster feeding for a few days. Also, thank you for the info on the brewers yeast and how many you were able to make!

      • Tamara says

        Thanks! Made a second batch yesterday my 5yr old found them and thinks they’re cookies!!!!

    25. Paige Golden says

      Can I substitute peanut butter for Nutella? I don’t really like peanut butter but I will eat it if I can’t substitute lol thanks!

      Reply

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