Easy Lactation Smoothie

Blend up a nutritious and satisfying Lactation Smoothie and customize it with add-ins and flavors you prefer. This is an easy meal for any tired mama!

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 494kcal

Author Amy Palanjian

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup plain Greek yogurt (I prefer whole milk)
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup frozen banana slices (from about 1 small)
1/2 cup strawberries
2 tablespoons rolled oats (or instant oats)
1 tablespoon hemp seeds (optional)
1 tablespoon almond butter

Add-ins (optional):

1/2 cup cauliflower florets
1/2 cup baby spinach (lightly packed)
1/4 cup mashed sweet potato
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 tablespoon brewer's yeast

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Instructions

Add all ingredients (and any chosen add-ins) to the blender.
Starting on low, blend very smooth and work up to a high speed.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Add brewer's yeast, if desired, for additional potential milk-boosting benefits.

Add a scoop of protein powder if desired to add more protein.

Dairy-free: Use nondairy yogurt.

Gluten-free: Use GF-certified rolled oats.

Nut-free: Omit the almond butter.

Flavors to try:

Strawberry Cauliflower: Add 1/2 cup raw cauliflower florets to the main recipe.
Strawberry Cocoa: Add 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder to the recipe. (Add 1 tablespoon maple syrup if it tastes at all bitter.)
Strawberry Spinach: Add 1 cup lightly packed baby spinach to the recipe.
Berry Sweet Potato: Trade in blueberries or raspberries for the strawberries and add 1/4 cup mashed sweet potato.
Mango Kale: Trade in mango for the strawberries and use 1/2 cup frozen kale.
Strawberry Chocolate Peanut Butter: Add 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder and trade in peanut butter for the almond butter.

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