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.

Let me say that I am not a medical professional and if you have serious concerns about your milk supply, please seek out a lactation consultant to make sure there isn’t a larger 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.

How To Make Lactation Brownies

These lactation brownies are super easy to make and they are often referred to as emergency lactation brownies because they’re made from a box brownie mix.

You’ll begin with the box mix itself and then whatever amount of vegetable oil is called for and either 1 or 2 eggs depending on whether or not you want a fudgy or cake-like consistency.

You’ll also add a touch of vanilla and some chocolate chips if there aren’t any already in the box mix.

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.

Can You Freeze Lactation Brownies?

You sure can! Feel free to whip up a batch and put half in the freezer. Enjoy the first half for the next few days and when you run out, pull the others out and let them thaw on the counter before enjoying.

If you’re making these in advance, say before the baby even arrives, just so it’s one last thing you need to worry about, bake the brownies and let them cool.

Then, slice and wrap the brownies individually in plastic wrap then put them in a large freezer bag for up to 3 months.

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!

Variations & Substitutions

• Oat Milk – If you’re having trouble finding coconut milk, oat milk is a great substitute!
• Coconut Water – This is another great substitute for coconut milk.
• Cake-like Texture – You can use 2 eggs instead of 1 if you prefer more cake-like brownies.
• Process The Oats – If you don’t want the hearty texture the oats add, some readers have run the oats through a food processor before adding them to the mixture for a smoother final texture! I tried this too when making them for friends and I think if you’re up for the extra step – it’s totally worth it!

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