LACTATION BITES
on Nov 25, 2025, Updated Mar 04, 2026
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Oats, peanut butter, chia seeds, and flaxseeds are mixed along with honey and chocolate chips for a nutrient-packed bite that will help any new mamma get through the afternoon slump.
As a new mamma, I had no idea the trials and tribulations I’d be up against when it came to feeding my baby girl.
If you follow my Instagram and Substack, you know that I’ve had to really focus on my own nutrition to get enough milk supply. While no one food will boost your milk supply, adding these Lactation Oat Bites to my routine has certainly been a fun addition to my recipe repertoire.
I make a batch of these or my Dairy-Free Lactation Support Cookies just about every week, so I know that there is a healthy snack waiting for me when hunger strikes.
The ingredients – oats, chia seeds, flaxseeds, and Brewer’s Yeast – are known to help improve milk supply.
Whether you’re a new mamma looking for an afternoon snack or a friend of someone who is struggling with her milk supply, make this recipe. I promise they’ll be delicious and may just help on the lactation front as well. Enjoy!
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Ingredients for Lactation Energy Bites
Consider this recipe a template, one that you can tweak based on your taste preferences or simply from what you have on hand! Swap in tahini for peanut butter, or use raisins instead of chocolate chips. Here are my favorite ingredients to make these lactation bites.
- Oats: I suggest using old-fashioned oats, which tend to hold their shape better and contain more nutrients than instant oats. If you’re gluten-free, check to make sure that the oats are labeled so.
- Peanut Butter: Any type of nut or seed butter would work here. Make sure it’s creamy so it blends well with the other ingredients.
- Chia Seeds: You can use either black or white chia seeds. Both have the same nutrients, but white chia seeds tend to have a milder flavor.
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Pin It- Flaxseeds: Full of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, these little seeds are true workhorses. I like to add flax to other no-bake treats, like my No-Bake Tahini Bars.
- Brewer’s Yeast: This may be the one ingredient that you’ll need to buy at the store. Brewer’s yeast is commonly found in many ‘lactation-friendly’ foods due to its higher volume of nutrients, including iron and B vitamins. It has a nutty taste.
- Chocolate Chips: A little bit of sweetness is always a treat for new mammas! I love the @enjoyjustdate chocolate chips for this recipe because they’re refined sugar-free!
- Honey: An immune booster, honey will help bind all the ingredients together.
- Sea Salt: To enhance the sweetness!
How to Make Lactation Oat Balls
Place all ingredients, except for the chocolate chips, into a medium-sized bowl. Stir with a spoon or spatula. Add in the chocolate chips and continue to stir until all ingredients are incorporated.
Roll the mixture into 1 or 2-tablespoon-sized balls.
Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and pop into the fridge for 30 minutes to allow them to set.
Leftovers can be placed in a sealed container and stored in the fridge. Enjoy!
More Postpartum-Friendly Recipes:
- Dairy-Free Lactation Support Cookies (Refined Sugar-Free)
- Tuscan Chicken and Quinoa Bake (Postpartum, Freezer-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
- Sweet Potato Crust Veggie and Egg Muffins
- Chicken Lentil Stew with Chicken and Lemon
LACTATION BITES
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free old fashioned oats
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup chia seeds
- ½ cup ground flax
- ¼ cup brewers yeast
- ⅓ cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- ½ cup honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients, except for the chocolate chips, into a medium-sized bowl. Stir with a spoon or spatula. Add in the chocolate chips and continue to stir until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Roll the mixture into 1 or 2-tablespoon-sized balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and pop into the fridge for 30 minutes to allow them to set.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
