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Gone are the days when smoothies were such mysteries. They are now solutions that help in breast milk boosting. .

From weight loss to weight gain, better skin, boost immunity, and one to promote general well-being, smoothies are the modern mums, go-to for these matters. 

This makes it no surprise that there are even smoothies for breast milk boosting.

In addition to boosting milk production, these super delicious combos are also a great way to get several of these ingredients in your system.

Take a look at our top 5 favourites:

1.   Banana, Orange, Oatmeal Breast Milk Boosting Smoothie

 1 banana

3/4 cup orange juice

1/4 cup cooked oatmeal

1 tablespoon almond butter

Add 1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon brewer’s yeast

-3/4 cup almond milk

Directions: Put all ingredients into the blender and blend at a high speed for about 2 minutes.

 2.    Strawberry, Spinach Banana Breast Milk Boosting Smoothie

1 cup of strawberries

1 banana

Add 1 cup spinach

1 tablespoon honey

1 cup almond milk

Directions: Put all ingredients into the blender and blend on high for about 2 minutes.

 3.    Plum, Papaya, Banana Smoothie

2 plums

1/2 papaya

1/2 banana

1 tablespoon honey

Add 1 tablespoon ground flax seed

1 cup almond milk

Directions: Put all ingredients into the blender and blend on high for about 2 minutes.

4.    Dark Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Banana Smoothie

For all mummies with a sweet tooth, this breast milk boosting smoothie is definitely for you!

3 cups almond milk

2 bananas

1 tbsp unsweetened dark cocoa powder

1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

1/4 cup flaxseed meal

3-4 tbsp organic peanut butter 

Directions: Put all ingredients into the blender and blend on high for about 2 minutes.

 5.   Strawberry, Banana, Coconut Milk Smoothie

1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries 

1/2 banana

1 cup of coconut milk

Add 1 scoop protein lactation powder


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1 tablespoon honey

A squeeze of lemon (optional)

Directions: Put all ingredients into the blender and blend on high for about 2 minutes.