No-Bake Lactation Cookie Bites With Protein
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If you are a new mom, you know how hard it is to make yourself a proper meal when you have a fussy infant on your hands. But that doesn’t mean that you have to compromise on your diet. Your body needs all the nutrients and energy it can get to completely recover from childbirth and provide breast milk to your little one. Breastfeeding mothers need an additional calorie intake of 450-500 calories per day than non-pregnant women who are not lactating (1). So, instead of snacking on unhealthy foods, why not prepare a wholesome snack that you can enjoy?
We know what you might be thinking. It’s hard enough taking care of your newborn while being sleep-deprived, now who has the time to make cookies? Most new mums are eager to go back to their pre-pregnancy bodies and lose the extra pounds they gained during pregnancy. And unfortunately, most lactation cookies available in the market are packed with refined sugars and sweeteners that do more harm than good. Our no-bake lactation cookies can be made in under 10 minutes with a prep time of 5 minutes. You can eat them as a snack or take them with you when you are on the go. Here’s how you can make them.
A Little Something About The Ingredients!
Oats are excellent galactagogues, making it the perfect ingredient for breastfeeding mothers. It is packed with nutrients such as magnesium, zinc, and fiber, and has high iron content. That’s why we believe oatmeal is the perfect choice for a great meal or snack option (2).
Brewer’s yeast is another ingredient that promotes lactation. It has protein, iron, B vitamins, trace minerals, and also acts as a probiotic (3).
Almond Butter & Nuts: Almonds are a rich source of proteins and have numerous vitamins and minerals. Other nuts such as peanuts and walnuts are a good source of protein as well as other nutrients such as magnesium, potassium, fiber, phosphorus, iron, and calcium (4).
How To Make The Best Lactation Cookie Bites With Protein
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 to 10 minutes
Servings: 20 to 25 cookie bites
What you need:
- Rolled oats – 1½ cups
- Vegan protein powder (vanilla) – 2 scoops
- Almond flour – 2 tbsp
- Almond butter – ½ cup
- Maple syrup/honey – 3 tbsp
- Brewer’s yeast – ¼ cup
- A mix of chocolate chips, raisins & cranberries – ⅓ cup
- Chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecan) – ¼ cup
- Milk – 5 tbsp
- Shredded coconut – ⅓ cup
Instructions:
- In a bowl, add vanilla protein powder, almond flour, brewer’s yeast, and oats. Blend the mix using a food processor for a finer texture.
- To this, add in nuts, almond butter, and maple syrup or honey. Combine well.
- Add milk one tablespoon at a time and combine well using your hands until it reaches the desired consistency. Aim for a thick consistency.
- Once it reaches a doughy form, it’s time to get rolling. Roll the dough into small balls. If you want a cookie shape, flatten the balls by lightly pressing them on the palm of your hands.
- Next, cover the balls with coconut by rolling them in a bowl of shredded coconut.
- Place the balls in an airtight container and refrigerate them for about an hour.
- The cookies will easily last you a week.
If you are planning to make a bigger batch at once, it’s best to freeze them. This will help it last longer.
Alternative Ingredients That You Can Use
If you find that you are missing some of the above ingredients in your kitchen, we’ve got you covered. Below, we list a few ingredients that you can use instead.
- If you don’t have almond butter at home, you can easily replace it with peanut butter. And if you want your cookie to be a bit crunchy, we recommend using the crunchy peanut butter.
- You can also replace milk with any nut milk such as almond milk, cashew milk, or coconut milk. But plain old water will also do just fine.
So what are you waiting for? Get prepping to enjoy our delicious bites that are full of protein, nutrients, and minerals that your body needs. Also, share this recipe with your friends and new moms who are looking for a healthy snack option.
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