Green Lactation Smoothie (with Blueberry + Mango)

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As a mom who’s actively nursing her baby, you might be on a hunt for healthy and nutritious lactation smoothie recipes that don’t just improve your breastmilk supply, but also taste great. And oh, let’s not forget- they need to be easy to make too. Because who has all that time to spend when caring for a baby?

Contrary to what you may think, lactation recipes aren’t just about oats. In fact, this green lactation smoothie is super delicious and fruity. It has some super powerful and healthy ingredients that don’t just boost breastmilk supply, but also help your overall health so you have the energy to take care of that baby. 

Eating nutritious and nourishing foods is super important while nursing. So make sure to check out our full guide on what to eat when breastfeeding while you are here.

Ready to dive in? Scroll down and keep reading to discover how to make a tasty green smoothie for breastfeeding. 

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What is a Green Lactation Smoothie?

The green lactation smoothie is exactly what it sounds like. It is a smoothie that packs in some great ingredients that support lactation.

Lactation smoothies have become one of the most popular drinks to increase milk supply.

Adding greens to smoothies has is an easy way to “get your daily greens”. You can either add fresh greens, or a protein powder that includes a mix of green.

And while the dominant green color might not be appealing to some, it is super flavorful and delicious. Not to mention filling too! 

The best part about this smoothie is that you need just a few ingredients to put it together, and based on what you have in your pantry and refrigerator, you can tweak things around a bit as well. 

What You’ll Need to Make the Green Lactation Smoothie

To make this smoothie, you’ll need just a few simple ingredients. 

This smoothie takes an unique twist on the classic green smoothie by adding additional fruit for flavor.

Lactation Smoothie Ingredients Needed:

• oat milk (or coconut milk)
• frozen banana
• frozen mango
• frozen blueberries
• spinach or baby kale
• scoop of favorite lactation protein powder

Greens like spinach and kale are high in calcium. As well as, vitamins A, E and K which is needed in higher amounts while nursing.

The blueberries are high in antioxidants, phytoflavinoids, potassium and vitamin C.

Mango is a good source of fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin C.

And the banana not only gives this recipe nice creaminess, but is also rich in potassium, fiber and vitamin A.

While all the ingredients are super healthy and provide nutrients you need for your breastfeeding diet, the real milk boosting power comes from the oat milk and lactation protein powder.

Adding a lactation protein powder gives your smoothie a punch of milk boosting ingredients.

If you are not a fan of oat milk, or find it gives your baby gas, substitute with coconut milk. Both oats and coconut are foods that increase milk supply so either is a good dairy free choice for making a lactation smoothie.

For the fruit, frozen is preferred, but fresh is also good. If you use all fresh fruit you may find that your smoothie isn’t as thick and smooth. In that case, add a few cubes of ice.

How to Make this Lactation Green Smoothie

Making the smoothie is pretty straightforward! 

Add all the ingredients to the blender.

Blend on high for 1-2 minutes, or until smooth. Then pour into a tumbler or glass.

Enjoy with one of these breastfeeding snacks for a well rounded, morning or mid afternoon milk boost.

This smoothie is so filling, it really would make a great breakfast while breastfeeding too.

What Else Can I Add?

This green smoothie has really versatile flavors, so you can go ahead and experiment to your heart’s content. Here are a few good add-ons you can consider throwing in. 

• Chia seeds: Since they pack in healthy omega 3 fatty acids and iron. 
• Ground Flax: helps boost milk supply.
• Kiwi: For a powerful dose of vitamin C.
• Peanut butter: To give you a little extra protein. 
• Hemp powder: To give you a protein and iron boost. 
• Dates: For some extra sweetness. 

How Will it Help?

Lactation smoothies may seem like they’re too good to be true, but they are, in fact, the exact opposite. Being nutrient-rich that they are, they give your body exactly what it needs to support its energy requirements, which are known to shoot up while you are breastfeeding. 

This green lactation smoothie is filling, yet light at the same time, and is the perfect thing to make for yourself for breakfast while breastfeeding, or just a mid-day snack. 

You can expect the have more energy within about an hour and see a milk supply boost in about 6 hours (up to 12 hours later for some Moms).

Tips & Tricks to Make the Green Lactation Smoothie

Ready to give this recipe a shot? Keep these little tips and tricks in mind to make sure you nail the recipe. 

• While you can always stick to regular bananas for the recipe, using frozen bananas will give your smoothie a nice thick and creamy texture. 
• Don’t skip the lactation protein powder – not only does it have ingredients that increase milk supply, but it also gives you a healthy dose of much needed protein while breastfeeding. You can substitute brewer’s yeast for a milk supply boost, but you won’t get the same protein value.
• Blend longer than you think to ensure all the greens are well mixed.
• Want your smoothie to have an extra creamy texture? Grind your chia seeds before soaking and then add them into the mix. 
• To lend your smoothie a sweet taste, always stick to natural sweeteners like more fruit, dates, or just some honey! 

Try All Our Favorite Lactation Smoothies!

Whether you need more energy, a quick snack, or a milk supply boost, these smoothie are perfect for breastfeeding moms.

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Banana Lactation Smoothie Recipe

Lactation Protein Powder Review

Want more drink options while nursing? Check out this list of the best breastfeeding drinks to increase milk supply.

More Lactation Recipes

Try some other milk making recipes!

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Milk Making Lactation Granola

Healthy Lactation Cookies Recipe (that won’t sabotage your diet!)

Banana Blueberry Lactation Muffins Recipe

No Bake Chocolate Lactation Bars Recipe

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