If you have ever breastfed or pumped, it’s probably no secret to you that snacking is an essential part of every breastfeeding journey. Keeping a good supply can sometimes be a tricky thing. Adding snacks filled with milk boosting benefits can help keep your milk supply where you want it to be.
Introducing these jumbo chocolate chunk lactation muffins. This might be one of the best recipes I’ve ever come up with! It’s the perfect combination of chocolatey goodness and tummy filling satisfaction. It’s easy to fall in love with their soft, pillowy texture and the not too sweet chocolate flavor.
Why Eat Lactation Muffins?
Some women experience ebbs and flows in their milk supply. Some days, their supply may be lower than others and may need a little extra help. Lactation snacks are an excellent way to boost your supply quickly! When breastfeeding, your body needs more calories and more healthy fats. Why not indulge on something delicious that will help boost your supply easily?? I find that having yummy, homemade snacks on hand can help improve your mood as well as your milk supply.
Store bought snacks are an option, but they can be pricey. I also think homemade breastfeeding snacks taste better! So why not try these out?
The Ingredient List
How could eating a chocolate muffin possibly improve your milk supply? The answer is simple; by adding a couple of simple ingredients, you can transform just about any yummy snack into a breastmilk treasure trove.
Brewers yeast is one of the best, most effective breastmilk boosters. Adding brewers yeast to this recipe makes it extremely effective for increasing your milk supply.
This recipe also includes ground flax seeds, which are also great for milk supply. By helping you stay full longer and a great source of natural fiber, flax seeds are an excellent ingredient to keep on hand. Combine these muffins with a glass of milk or an electrolyte drink and you have a great combination for boosting your milk supply quickly and naturally!
Who doesn’t want to eat something this yummy and, in turn, make more milk for their baby? It’s a win-win situation that I highly recommend!
Jumbo Chocolate Chunk Lactation Muffins
(Makes 6 jumbo muffins or 12 regular muffins)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup brewers yeast
- 1 1/2 cup of flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup chocolate chunks
Mix together sugar, eggs, vanilla, salt, and olive oil. Beat until combined. Add in the buttermilk and the ground flaxseed. Mix until smooth. Add in the flour, cocoa powder, brewers yeast, baking powder, and baking soda. Beat until smooth and creamy, much like the consistency of brownie batter.
Pour batter into greased muffin tins. Sprinkle the chocolate chunks evenly on top of each muffin. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove muffins from the oven and cool halfway before removing them from the muffin tin. Store in an airtight container or an airtight Ziploc baggie for up to a week.
Whether you are making these muffins for yourself or for a friend, you will not regret trying these delicious muffins! No one said breastfeeding couldn’t be your excuse to eat more chocolate. Hehehe 🙂
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