Lactation Boosting Smoothie

By: Kate of @beyondfitmom

Looking for a quick and easy milk boosting breakfast? 

Try the Berry Lactation Boosting Smoothie first thing in the morning for breakfast or blend it up and take it with you while you’re on-the-go throughout the day.

Smoothies are nutrient-dense and easily fill the nutritional gaps and are a great solution to make sure you’re getting the vitamins and minerals you need!  

This lactation boosting smoothie recipes formula consists of protein, healthy fats, fiber, veggies, fruit, and liquid. It’s designed with new mamas in mind, providing a variety of nutrients you need to increase energy, boost milk production, balance your blood sugar and keep you satisfied….

Lactation Boosting Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 2 cup nut milk
• 1 serving of Majka Nourishing Lactation Protein Powder
• 1 tbsp coconut nectar (or sweetener of choice)
• 1 tbsp almond butter
• ½ cup frozen blueberries
• ½ banana
• 2 tbsp flaxseeds
• 1 cup spinach 
• Dash of cinnamon

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in blender
2. Blend until smooth
3. Serve and enjoy! 

Why do we love this Lactation Boosting Smoothie?

Not only is it delicious, but this smoothie ingredients that have amazing milk-boosting benefits… 

Blueberries – these sweet berries are low in sugar and contain a high concentration of antioxidants. Antioxidants are important for helping reduce inflammation such as swollen breast tissues and clogged milk ducts. Blueberries are full of vitamins and minerals, along with fiber-rich carbohydrates to keep your energy levels high.

Flaxseeds – the oil in flaxseeds contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) that is semi-converted into omega-3 fatty acids. These healthy fats along with phytoestrogens that can impact the milk supply of breastfeeding moms. In addition, flaxseeds are an excellent source of fiber! When adding flaxseeds to your diet they must be ground. Whole flaxseeds can’t be digested in the body so you miss out on all the nutrients.

Spinach – Leafy greens darker in color are packed with nutrients, the important breastfeeding nutrients being iron and calcium. Spinach also contains phytoestrogens to help strengthen your body’s milk supply.

Looking for a great milk boosting snack to go along with your smoothie?  Give this easy no bake lactation cookie recipe a try!

About The Author: Kate Horney

Kate Horney is a Pre & Postnatal Fitness Specialist with a degree in Exercise Science. She’s a busy mom of two boys and has a passion to give women the tools needed to reach their fitness, health, energy, nutrition, and training goals. Kate has over 10 years of experience in helping busy moms shed body fat, boost fitness, and learn how to live a healthy lifestyle. 

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