Postpartum Snacks to Pump Up Your Milk Supply While Shedding the Baby Weight

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Today we are talking about some of the quickest and yummiest snacks to that are healthy enough to help you lose the baby weight, but also great for increasing a low milk supply!

snacks to help you lose weight while breastfeeding

Losing the baby weight while breastfeeding is kind of scary.

How do you lose the fat but keep the milk?

I know when I started working out after my baby I was terrified that if I over did it I’d lose my milk supply.

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How to Lose the Baby Weight

It sounds like a tricky problem, but the answer is actually way more simple than it seems.

The key is to nourish your body fully, so it can do its job and help you let go of that extra weight!

If you aren’t getting the right nutrition, your body will hang on to the fat so that you can continue breastfeeding.

This is actually a huge concept behind my favorite postpartum weight loss program. (This one is seriously awesome!)

Here are our favorite postpartum snacks that help you lose the baby weight without decreasing your milk supply!

1. Nuts

More specifically, almonds.

Snacking on almonds is a great way to keep your milk supply up and give you and your baby a dose of healthy fats.

Contrary to popular beliefs, nuts do not make you gain weight.

They are nourishing and filling. Almonds, for instance, contain omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E.

The Omega-3s are essential to good brain health for both you and your baby, and the vitamin E is great for helping your body to heal wounds.

You can eat them straight as is, or add them to oatmeal for a double packed milk boosting punch.

You can also try add almond milk to smoothies or your morning cereal.

2. Oatmeal

According to Kelly Mom Oatmeal is another fantastic snack to boost your milk supply while helping you to lose the baby weight.

The fiber keeps you full and the oats are a good source of iron.

Many postpartum moms are low in iron due to their pregnancy, postpartum bleeding, and nutritional deficiencies.

The iron boost could help put a little pep in your step and allow your body to produce more milk.

Oatmeal can also be a great weight loss food if done right. A big thing that will influence this is how it’s prepped.

Eating instant packs of oatmeal loaded with sugar isn’t going to help you reach your post-baby weight loss goals.

Instead opt for healthier toppings such as berries, nuts and nutritional boosters like chia seeds or flax meal (which is also a great milk supply booster!)

3. Hummus with Veggie Sticks

Hummus is a delicious source of plant-based protein and fat.

Since hummus is made from chickpeas, it also contains high levels of iron, folate, phosphorus and B vitamins.

Veggies that pair awesomely with hummus are cucumbers and carrots.

A dollop of hummus also makes an awesome dressing for salads as well.

4. Dark chocolate

Dark chocolate is a great snack for increasing milk supply.

By getting the right type of dark chocolate (low in sugar) it can also curb your appetite for unhealthy sweets and help you lose the baby weight.

Dark chocolate is packed with flavonoids, meaning it’s heart healthy, and high in magnesium (which is essential to nearly EVERYTHING your body does.)

It also helps decrease anxiety and muscle spasm.

Find a chocolate bar with at least 70% cocoa solids and bonus points if it contains almonds! (These are a personal favorite of mine)

5. Smoothies

Smoothies are another fantastic weight loss, milk boosting food. The thing about smoothies is you can add whatever ingredients you like!

I personally try to add spinach (another milk boosting food,) almond milk, oats, chia seeds (high in omega-3s) and whatever tasty fruits I have on hand.

Pssst…If you haven’t check out The Postpartum Cure, I highly recommend it! It’s one of the best postpartum recovery programs out there.

Many of my readers have tried it and they are loving it!

Just watch her intro video. I know I related to all the same struggles, and I bet you’ll relate to a few too!

The Best Premade Snacks for Losing the Baby Weight

Sometimes you just need something quick and easy. These snacks are perfect for on the go or keeping in your breastfeeding spot for an instant snack attack.

Luna Bars

Luna bars are fantastic! They are surprisingly delicious too.

So many “snack bars” are disguised as healthy snacks but really loaded in sugar or artificial sweeteners. Both are bad for you, and bad for weight loss.

Lara bars use only minimal ingredients and are sweetened by dates.

This may sound gross, but they are actually really good without being too sweet.

The best price you can get them is in bulk on Amazon, as they can be a bit pricey in grocery stores.

I really like these apple ones.

Protein Powder

As a breastfeeding mom, I questioned whether or not protein powder was safe. But after some deep research, I found it is, as long as it’s a reputable brand.

I really like the Orgain Organic Protein Powder. It’s organic, gluten-free and vega.

The vanilla one is great when mixed with a few favorite fruits in a blender. I like strawberry banana, but pineapple is great too!

Snack Recipes To Help You Lose Weight and Keep Your Milk Supply

Breastfeeding snacks to increase your milk supply, while helping you lose the baby weight.

Smoothies

Smoothies are a perfect way to keep your milk, lose your baby weight snack. When done right they are tasty, packed with nutrients and lack the weight gaining ingredients like sugar.

Lactation Cookies

Lactation cookies are a great snack that encourages good milk supply, offers a sustained energy source without a crash and help you shed some of those stubborn baby pounds.

We actually have an entire guide to lactation cookies for new moms!

It includes ideas of what to add to your own cookies and the best-premade cookies you can just order and have shipped to your door!

The Coolest Postpartum Program

If you’re postpartum and want to heal your body after your baby is born, you will want to check out this program called The Postpartum Cure. It’s fantastic!

My friend Katie created this course after her own struggles to heal her body after having her babies!

She makes it easy to to figure out how to regain your core strength, fix your pelvic floor, what you should eat to heal faster.

Even how to hold your baby and fix your posture so you’re not damaging your body worse postpartum.

It’s also one of the most affordable programs I’ve seen of this nature.

Many of my readers have tried it and they are loving it! Just watch her intro video.

I know I related to all the same struggles, and I bet you’ll relate to a few too!

Check out this awesome program! You won’t regret it.

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