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No Bake New Mama Lactation Bars are super simple to throw together, and contain ingredients thought to be helpful in boosting milk supply in breastfeeding mamas (i.e. oats, flax, count). A batch of these guys is the perfect gift for you favorite new-mama-to-be!

New Mama Lactation Bars

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  • Author: Bailey Sissom
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x

Ingredients

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For the dry ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup puffed brown rice cereal
  • 1/4 cup hemp hearts
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup ground flax seed
  • 1/3 cup dried fruit (I used cranberries)
  • 2 Tbs unsweetened coconut
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chunks (optional)

For he wet ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 Tbs maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup + 1 Tbs peanut butter
  • 1/2 Tbs coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

 

 

Instructions

  1. Line a small rectangular baking dish (I used a 11"x 8") with parchment paper. Leave some excess overhang so that the bars are easy to pop out after freezing.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the dry ingredients.
  3. In a small pot over low heat, combine the wet ingredients. When mixture is warm and runny, remove from heat.
  4. Immediately  pour the honey syrup mixture over the dry ingredients. Make sure to get it all out of the pan. Using a rubber spatula, stir until the dry ingredients are coated with the wet. Don't leave any dry spots!
  5. Scoop the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Wet hands and press the mixture into an even layer. Once mixture is spread, run a clean rubber spatula under warm water, shake off excess moisture and press the mixture firmly into the baking dish. Pay special attention to the corners and edges. You don't want crumbly bars!
  6. Place the pan in the freezer, uncovered for 15-20 minutes until the bars are firm to the touch. Remove the bars from the pan using the parchment paper overhang and slice into 12 equal sized bars.
  7. Wrap each bar in plastic wrap. Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 6 weeks.

 

Notes

  • Adding chocolate to the bars definitely takes away some of the health factor. That said.. chocolate = kids eating them. I choose my battles. If adding chocolate, look for a high-quality bar that is made from 70% cocoa or higher. Also check for recognizable ingredients, chocolate can get kinda funky! I haven't found a chocolate chip that meets these requirements. I like to purchase a chocolate bar and use a meat mallet to chop it into smaller pieces.
  • You can sub your favorite nut butter for peanut butter if desired.

Find it online: https://www.simplysissom.com/new-mama-lactation-bars/