How To Make Lactation Brownies That Actually Taste Good (No Fenugreek)

As I am writing this article, I have been pumping breastmilk for a milk bank for almost 6 months

I have tried different lactation treats, but they have all either tasted terrible or harmed my supply.

So… I decided to make my own!

I make this regularly ( like the recipe below) or use sourdough discard

It just depends on whether I have the extra sourdough discarded or not

These brownies are fudgy and delicious

How long does it take for lactation brownies to work?

Most of the time, you start seeing results from changes in your breastfeeding routine in 5 to 7 days

But it can take up to 11 days

This includes eating lactation treats

Personally, I see results right away when I eat these

How many lactation brownies should I eat a day?

It is recommended to eat 1-3 brownies a day if you want to see good results

I don’t limit myself since I only put one serving of the supplements in this recipe

I just allow myself to enjoy a piece when I want some!

What makes these for lactation instead of regular brownies?

There are a few ingredient changes that make these good for lactation

The first change is using oat flour instead of all-purpose flour

I just take regular oats and blend them in my blender until they look like flour

This helps keep the brownies a nice texture

Another change I made is exchanging some butter for coconut oil

I also add flaxseed powder and Brewer’s yeast to these brownies

Both of those has shown to help increase breastmilk supply

Can my family eat lactation brownies?

Yes, your family can eat lactation brownies

There is nothing bad or strange in these brownies

They are considered lactation brownies since they are rich in nutrients that breastfeeding moms need

But all of those ingredients are safe for the rest of the family

Ingredients:

½ cup butter

¼ cup coconut oil

1 cup chocolate

1 cup sugar

½ cup brown sugar

½ cup cocoa or cacao

3 eggs

¾ cup oat flour (I blend oats to get oat flour)

½ tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla extract

2.5 tbsp flaxseed Powder

2 tbsp brewer’s yeast

½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking pan with parchment paper

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter, coconut oil, and chocolate until fully melted

In a mixer, mix the sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and eggs until well combined

Add the chocolate mixture and oat flour

If you don’t have oat flour, blend oats in a blender until it looks like flour

Mix until just combined

Add the salt, vanilla, flaxseed powder, and brewer’s yeast

Mix until just combined

I like to add more chocolate chips inside the batter

Add batter to prepared pan and sprinkle more chocolate chips on top

Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean

Allow the brownies to cool for at least 15 minutes before you cut them