P.F.L. Snacks
This quick and easy snack is by far my most requested recipe! It's high in protein and fibre, supports lactation (boosts human milk production!), is so easy to make and tastes great.
P.F.L. Snacks - (protein, Fiber, Lactation)
1 cup almond butter
1/3 cup agave (or honey, which is a bit sweeter)
1 cup quick oats
1/2 cup nuts, seeds, or coconut (I like hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds & coconut)
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons ground flax
2 tablespoons moringa powder
1 tablespoon maca or cocoa powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Feel free to get creative and substitute any of the ingredients to your liking—you can even add chocolate chips!
I mix everything together, roll heaping tablespoons’ worth into balls, freeze them on a baking sheet, and throw them into a large container in the freezer.
These are great for labour and postpartum snacks! They can be eaten in anticipation of being constipated in late pregnancy or your first postpartum bowel movement. Be sure to hydrate well, too!
Why are these Snacks good for you?!
Protein is essential for the perinatal body! Nut butter, nuts, hemp, pumpkin, chia, and flax are great plant-based proteins.
Fibre is important as hormones during pregnancy slow down the digestive system, causing constipation. Constipation can continue into postpartum time, too. Dates, flax and chia seeds, in particular, are excellent sources of fibre.
These snacks can also support Lactation - oats and moringa are both known to be natural boosters for milk supply!
Happy, Healthy Snacking! Be in touch!
