Lactation Brownies

Need to boost your breast milk production fast? Try these Lactation Brownies, an easy dessert that helps increase milk production with added ingredients like coconut milk, Brewer’s yeast, and oatmeal!

 

Lactation Brownies That Work!

I’m going to start off by saying that Lactation Brownies aren’t something I ever dreamed I’d be putting on my blog. But here we are and I’m not sorry.

Thanks to a handful of extra ingredients, these fudgy Lactation Brownies are not only delicious but can result in an increased milk supply.

Please note that I am not a medical professional, and if you have serious concerns about your milk supply, it is recommended that you consult a lactation consultant to ensure there is no underlying issue. Also, please note that lactation treats or food of any kind have not been scientifically proven to increase supply.

However, since I started eating one brownie per day, along with my oatmeal in the morning (this is the kind I eat) and a blue Gatorade during the day, my milk production has doubled.

It started going up when I was eating my lactation cookies, but these brownies really pack a punch.

Maybe it’s a placebo effect… but I’m not complaining, because in my case, it has worked, and I get brownies!

What Are Lactation Brownies?

In this case, they’re a box mix that’s been souped up with a few additional galactagogues that have been said to help increase a mother’s milk supply.

When To Eat Them

If you’re looking to increase your supply, lactation brownies could be a good option to try and do so. But I recommend speaking with a lactation consultant as well to make sure there isn’t a large issue.

In my case, I’m exclusively pumping so I’m able to measure how much milk I’m producing each day, unlike a mother who primarily nurses.

However, I don’t want to be attached to the pump forever, some days it feels like my life revolves around it.

So in my case, my goal was to create an oversupply to make a large freezer stash so I can stop pumping after a few months but still provide my daughter with breastmilk for several months after that.

Next, we’re going to add in the magic stuff:

• Coconut Milk – Replace any called for milk or water on the box with a 1/2 cup of coconut milk. You’ll want to use the kind in the carton in the refrigerated section of the grocery store, not the canned kind. Coconut milk is very hydrating and will assist with milk production.
• Old Fashioned Oatmeal – A lot of lactation consultants recommend adding oatmeal to your diet, usually as a breakfast, but it doesn’t hurt to sneak it into your dessert either.
• Brewer’s Yeast – This stuff has tons of health benefits from nutritional value to help fight the baby blues, read about them on Verywell Family!
• Ground Flaxseed – Flaxseed has phytoestrogens that can influence breast milk production.
• Collagen Peptides – Okay, so this product isn’t a milk supply booster, it’s more just another beneficial product for new moms. Collagen peptides contain the same amino acids as gelatin which is identical to the protein found in skin, nails, hair, bones, cartilage, and joints. I recommend taking this to help with postpartum hair loss.

How Fast Do They Work?

In my case, I started noticing an increase in supply the next day, some say they work soon and others it takes a little longer.

So there you have it, an easy recipe for lactation brownies that will hopefully help boost your milk supply and be a welcome treat during the trying (but beautiful) baby stage.

Also, you burn 20 calories for every ounce of milk you express, so you can feel a little less guilty about indulging!

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Lactation Brownies

Author Rebecca Hubbell

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes minutes

Total Time 50 minutes minutes

Servings 9 people

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Lactation Brownies are an easy dessert that helps increase milk production with added ingredients like coconut milk, Brewer’s yeast, and oatmeal!

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1 cup old fashioned oatmeal
• ▢ 1 box Fudge Brownie Mix*
• ▢ ½ cup vegetable oil or according to box directions
• ▢ ½ cup coconut milk
• ▢ 1 large egg
• ▢ ¼ cup brewer’s yeast
• ▢ ¼ cup collagen peptides
• ▢ 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 cup chocolate chips*

Instructions

• Preheat the oven according to the directions on the brownie box.
• If you don't want the hearty texture of the whole oats, run the 1 cup old fashioned oatmeal through a food processor before adding it to the mixture for a smoother final texture! This is an optional step, but I think it's totally worth it!
• In a large mixing bowl, mix together 1 box Fudge Brownie Mix*, ½ cup vegetable oil, ½ cup coconut milk, 1 large egg, ¼ cup brewer’s yeast, ¼ cup collagen peptides, 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup chocolate chips*, and the 1 cup old fashioned oatmeal (whole or processed) until fully combined. Pour brownie batter into a 9×9-inch baking dish and bake according to package directions. 
• Pour brownie batter into a 9×9-inch baking dish and bake according to brownie package directions. 

Notes

• Choose whatever boxed brownie mix you’d like. I’ve made this recipe with 5 different varieties, all with similar results.
• Do not add water.
• Coconut milk is the kind in the carton in the refrigerated section of the grocery store, not the canned kind.
• You can use 2 eggs instead of 1 if you prefer more cake-like brownies.
• Collagen peptides are optional.
• Chocolate chips can be omitted in box mixes that already have them in it.

Ingredient Benefits:

• Coconut Milk – Replace any called for milk or water on the box with a 1/2 cup of coconut milk (in the carton, not the can). Coconut milk is very hydrating and will assist with milk production.
• Old Fashioned Oatmeal – A lot of lactation consultants recommend adding oatmeal to your diet, usually as a breakfast, but it doesn’t hurt to sneak it into your dessert either.
• Brewer’s Yeast – This stuff has tons of health benefits from nutritional value to helping fight the baby blues.
• Ground Flaxseed – Flaxseed has phytoestrogens that can influence breast milk production.
• Collagen Peptides – Okay, so this product isn’t a milk supply booster, it’s more just another beneficial product for new moms. Collagen peptides contain the same amino acids as gelatin which is identical to the protein found in skin, nails, hair, bones, cartilage, and joints. I recommend taking this to help with postpartum hair loss.

Nutrition

Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 189mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2.7mg

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