Oats & Dates Lactation Smoothie
An oats and dates lactation smoothie — oats are a widely recognised galactagogue, dates replenish iron for quick energy during nursing.
Total Time
10 min
Serves
1 person
Calories
310 kcal
Nutrition per serving
Key Pregnancy Nutrients
- Fiber6 g
- Iron2 mg
Ingredients
- Rolled oats, cooked and cooled – 1/2 cup
- Milk – 1 cup
- Dates, pitted – 3
- Flaxseed, ground – 1 tbsp
- Cardamom powder – a pinch
Instructions
- 1
Add cooked oats, milk, dates, ground flaxseed, and cardamom to a blender.
- 2
Blend until completely smooth.
- 3
Pour into a glass and drink fresh, ideally soon after a nursing session.
Nutrition per serving
Key Pregnancy Nutrients
- Fiber6 g
- Iron2 mg
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