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Lactation Energy Bites
PostpartumAmericanEasyServes 215 min
No-bake balls made from rolled oats, flaxseed, honey, and peanut butter.
These easy, no-bake bites are a wonderful snack to have on hand during the postpartum period. Rolled oats and flaxseed are traditional galactagogues, meaning they can help support a healthy and robust milk supply. The combination of complex carbohydrates from the oats, healthy fats from the peanut butter and flax, and a touch of sweetness provides steady, sustained energy—exactly what is needed to fuel both ongoing recovery and the demands of round-the-clock nursing.
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One serving≈830 kcal · 26 g protein
Calories830 kcal
Protein26 g
Carbs84 g · 42.9g sugar
Fat48 g · 11.3g sat
Fiber14 g
Sodium316 mg
Folate76 mcg DFE
Iron5.5 mg
Calcium107 mg
Choline78 mg
Zinc4.4 mg
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Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
¼ cup flaxseed meal
½ cup peanut butter
3 tbsp honey
¼ cup dark chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla extract
Method
- 1In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, flaxseed meal, peanut butter, honey, dark chocolate chips, and vanilla extract.
- 2Stir everything together until well combined. If the mixture is too dry, add an extra tablespoon of peanut butter or honey; if it's too wet, add a sprinkle of oats.
- 3Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to make the mixture easier to roll.
- 4Remove from the fridge and roll the mixture into bite-sized balls (about 1 tablespoon each).
- 5Store the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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