As some of you who have been following this blog for awhile know, we welcomed a baby boy into the world last year. Well that baby is now 15 months old and just welcomed his baby sister to the world in June. Life has been fast paced, and a bit hectic at times.
My previous two pregnancies (2000 and 2012) I did not take care of myself as well as I had with this pregnancy. Throughout this pregnancy I attempted to maintain good nutrition and exercise and ended up gaining minimal weight and felt wonderful and energized.
I am now 4 weeks post partum and have continued my fitness and (for the most part minus my new found frozen custard obsession) nutrition regimens. I have even been breastfeeding little princess. I was doing great up until about a week ago when I started having issues with my milk supply.
I decided to research various “lactation” helpers out there. There are pills, powders, liquids and teas available to help boost the supply. But, I wanted something a little more comprehensive–an all-in-one if you will. For the most part, all I could find was 200 variations of the lactation cookie recipe. But, with my healthy eating, a cookie was not going to cut it–I did not want or need the extra calories. So, I set out to create my own lactation recipe. Below is a new twist on the traditional lactation support recipe. Consume 1-3 servings per day to increase milk supply. I must say, it is quite tasty. Enjoy!
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26 responses to “SexyMoxieMama’s Quick and Healthy Lactation Smoothie”
hey there! I want to try your recipe however, i’m allergic to almond butter. what could i use as a substitute?
thanks!
Any nut or seed butter will do. Are you allergic to peanuts?
Can coconut oil be used in place of almond butter?
No because almonds have been shown to increase milk production.
Hello I was wondering where or what isle would I find raw almond butter? Would wal-mart or Fry’s carry it? Thanks!
You can get it at Whole Foods. Most grocery stores to not offer the raw almond butter. This is the brand I use http://www.amazon.com/Tree-Life-Almond-Butter-Natural/dp/B001SBCDVO
Thank you! :)
Is the oatmeal measured before or after you cook it?
I cooked it and then let it cool. I have had other readers tell me they just put it in uncooked.
I cooked it and then let it cool. I have had other readers tell me they just put it in uncooked.
There is a very distinct, and almost acidic aftertaste to this shake. I can’t figure out what ingredient would cause this to happen, but it is overwhelming the other flavors in the shake. I think a tablespoon of honey or agave nectar would be a good addition to negate the bitterness that it so prevalent in this otherwise delicious shake!
It is most likely the brewers yeast. You can get the kind that is not bitter but it costs a little bit more. Hope this helps.
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i was wondering if there was a substitute possibly for the yogurt bit? my little one urinates blood when i have any kind of yogurt.
You can try an almond milk based yogurt instead.
There is also a spoonable cheese just like yogurt thats lactose free, non gmo, no artificial sweeteners, etc. It’s called Ellie Quark. It’s delicious! It would be great! ?
Possibly stupid question but is brewers yeast powder the same as brewers yeast? Or is it finer/altered?
Yes it is. You can also get it in capsules.
Hello, about how often would you recommend drinking one of these? I guessed one a day, just wanted to ask can’t wait to try it!
I drank one a day and it helped increase production.
Can I skip out on the raw almond butter?
Almonds help with lactation. You can skip out if you are allergic but the smoothie won’t work as effectively.
No you need the almond butter (or raw almonds) to increase milk production.
I’m finding I don’t like the grittiness of nuts in my smoothies… I think you could skip the almond butter here and just munch on a handful of almonds on the side instead!
I made this for lunch and am pumping more than I have at a session in days! Real or placebo, I don’t care… whatever works! :-P
A few notes: I used raw oats but let them soak in the soy milk (used instead of water) while I gathered the other ingredients. Out of almond butter, so I subbed 2T whole almonds (same thing, really). Upped the flax seed to 1T. And I didn’t have any yogurt, so I used 6oz soy milk (almond milk would be better, but I’m out of that, too). The consistency turned out great.
Oh, and I definitely recommend splurging on the debittered brewer’s yeast. Even the “reduced bitterness” kind is horribly unpalatable if you’re sensitive to bitter tastes.
That is so great. I am glad that it is working for you. The debittered brewer’s yeast is a bit more expensive but it definitely makes it taste better.