breakfast

Green Lactation Smoothie

PostpartumAmericanEasyServes 25 min

A blend of milk, oats, spinach, mango, and a scoop of almond butter.

This hydrating, nutrient-dense smoothie is a fantastic, quick meal when your hands are full. The rolled oats provide sustained energy and are a traditional food for supporting a healthy milk supply. Spinach and chia seeds deliver iron and healthy fats to help the mother recover, while the calcium in the milk protects her bone stores as she nurses.

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One serving≈410 kcal · 16 g protein

Calories410 kcal

Protein16 g

Carbs44 g · 24.6g sugar

Fat20 g · 5.7g sat

Fiber7.5 g

Sodium131 mg

Folate123 mcg DFE

Iron2.9 mg

Calcium414 mg

Choline66 mg

Iodine85 mcg

Vitamin D120 IU

Vitamin B121.1 mcg

Zinc2.7 mg

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Ingredients

2 cups milk (dairy or fortified plant-based)
½ cup rolled oats
2 cups spinach, packed
1 cup frozen mango chunks
2 tbsp almond butter
1 tbsp chia seeds

Method

1Place the milk and spinach in a blender.
2Blend on high until the spinach is completely pulverized and smooth.
3Add the rolled oats, frozen mango, almond butter, and chia seeds to the blender.
4Blend again until smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash more milk.
5Pour into two glasses and serve immediately.

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