This no-bake lactation balls recipe is nourishing, delicious, and super easy, making them a perfect anytime snack for new mamas! 

Have you ever heard of “lactation balls?” These delicious power bites are packed with ingredients to support your energy levels and support a healthy breast milk supply, making them perfect for new moms. Whether you’re a nursing mama looking to boost your milk supply or are just in search of an easy and healthy snack, you will love this recipe!

A Nourishing Snack for Breastfeeding Moms

If you’re looking for a quick, healthy, and milk-supporting snack, it doesn’t get any better than this no-bake lactation bites recipe! When it comes to supporting breastfeeding moms, easy and nutritious snacks are a must-have. My good friend and neighbor Chelsea shared this recipe with me, and it’s packed with protein, fiber, healthy fats, and galactagogues (foods that naturally support milk supply). These no-bake bites can be a lifesaver for busy, new moms who need energy on the go!

What’s the Science Behind Boosting Breast Milk Production with Food?

You may have heard of “lactation cookies” or other healthy snacks that double as a nutritional supplement for milk production. These recipes usually call for galactagogues like oats and seeds, which are known to support milk supply. These “lactation balls” are also effective because they contain protein, fiber, and healthy fat, which will nourish both mama and baby!  

How Does This Recipe Help Support Nursing Mamas? 

Both of my daughters have regularly been making Chelsea’s lactation balls during their breastfeeding journeys, and they’ve loved them. Whether it is a middle-of-the-night nursing snack or a quick bite between baby duties, these are fabulous for easy, quick snacking. 

Breastfeeding takes a lot out of a mama’s body—literally! The body burns extra calories to produce milk and needs nutrient-dense foods to keep up energy and milk supply. That’s where lactation balls shine! They are: 

• Convenient & Portable: Perfect for one-handed snacking during nursing sessions.
• Rich in Milk-Boosting Ingredients: Oats, flax, and chia seeds are well-known for supporting lactation.
• Satisfying & Delicious: With creamy nut butter, chocolate, and cinnamon, these taste more like a treat than a supplement!
• Customizable: You can easily swap out nut butters, protein powders, sweetener, and add-ins to fit your taste and dietary needs.

What Are the Ingredients in This Lactation Balls Recipe? 

• 1 cup creamy natural nut or seed butter- You can use almond butter, peanut butter, sunflower butter, or whatever you prefer! (I used Nuttzo organic nut butter.)
• 1/3 cup raw honey or maple syrup
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats- If you are gluten-free, you can easily customize this recipe by using GF oats.
• 1/4 cup ground flaxseed meal (I used less since Nuttzo already has flax. I added a hemp, flaxseed, and chia blend.)
• 3 tablespoons protein powder (I used FlavCity‘s chocolate brownie protein powder. You can use my code JAMIE for a special discount on your FlavCity order.)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1–2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or avocado oil
• 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (dairy-free, if needed)

How Do I Make This Recipe? 

The instructions for this recipe are so simple! In a large bowl, combine your nut butter and honey (or maple syrup). Mix this together until the wet ingredients are combined, and then add in your dry ingredients- oats, flaxseed (or seed blend), protein powder, and cinnamon. Mix this until it is fully combined, then stir in the melted coconut or avocado oil to help bind the mixture.

Next, fold in your chocolate chips or other mix-ins. Using your hands or a cookie scoop, roll the mixture into small balls (about 1-inch each). Place on a parchment-lined tray and store in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the balls firm up before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer, and enjoy!

Savvy Tips for Making the Best Lactation Balls

• Double the batch: These go fast, especially when friends or family sneak one!
• Need to make them dairy-free? Just use dairy-free chocolate chips and plant-based protein powder.
• Boost the flavor: Add a splash of vanilla extract or a sprinkle of sea salt.
• Freeze for later: Store in the freezer for up to 3 months and grab as needed.
• Feel free to customize this recipe by adding any other mix-ins! Dried cranberries, coconut, or raisins would also be delicious in this recipe. 

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No-Bake Protein Lactation Balls

Yield: 20

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1 cup creamy natural nut or seed butter (I used Nuttzo organic nut butter.)
• 1/3 cup raw honey or maple syrup
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1/4 cup ground flaxseed (I used less because Nuttzo has some flaxseeds so I used a hemp seed combo with flax, chia, and hemp seeds.)
• 3 tablespoons protein powder (I used FlavCity's chocolate brownie protein powder.)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1-2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or avocado oil
• 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (dairy-free, if needed)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine your nut butter and honey (or maple syrup). Mix this together until the wet ingredients are combined.

2. Add in your dry ingredients- oats, flaxseed (or seed blend), protein powder, and cinnamon. Mix this until fully combined. Stir in the melted coconut or avocado oil to help bind the mixture.

3. Next, fold in your chocolate chips or other mix-ins. Using your hands or a cookie scoop, roll the mixture into small balls (about 1-inch each).

4. Place on a parchment-lined tray and store in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the balls firm up before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer and enjoy! 

Nutrition Information

Yield 20 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 133Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 2mgSodium 27mgCarbohydrates 13gFiber 2gSugar 7gProtein 4g