This Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Lactation Boosting Milkshake is the most delicious easy lactation recipe that you need! Drink one everyday!
3/31/2017 Update: We had no idea this Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Lactation Boosting Milkshake recipe would ever be as popular as it is! We’ve officially updated our images and have now included a video! Thank you for the love and support!
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Check out our Peanut Butter Apple Pie Smoothie or our Lactation Energy Bites
**Please note that while these are great for lactating moms, anyone can enjoy them! They are perfect for kids too!
When I was pregnant, I knew one thing–I was going to breastfeed. That’s all I knew. I knew it was better for my baby than formula, and since I was planning to be a stay-at-home mom and leave corporate America, obviously breast milk was the most economical option. But why no one in my life told me how difficult it was going to be was beyond me. We succeeded breastfeeding and are still going strong at 18 months, but we’ve had our ups and down. Luckily, lactation recipes have made me more confident in succeeding.
I can’t believe how fast she has grown. I feel like it was just yesterday that she was flopping around and we were both trying to figure out this breastfeeding thing. Now, she will nurse upside down, backwards, and standing on a handstand all at the same time. Okay, maybe not all at the same time, but you get the idea.
Do Lactation Recipes Work?
One of the things I hear most from friends who reach out to me about breastfeeding is that they are scared they won’t produce enough milk. And my answer is always, “it’s very rare that a mom actually have production issues, however, you can take precautions and be proactive in helping your supply.”
I’ve been working to create some great, easy recipes to share so moms have great options when they need them. So how can this recipe help with lactation? Oats and Flax are known help boost milk production, while the peanut butter is a great protein to make sure you are getting the calories you need while satisfying your hunger since you are probably stuck on a couch nursing a baby.
**Note: If you are truly concerned about your milk production, please reach out to an IBCLC and/or your local La Leche League. You can also read our post about Lactation Boosting Foods to increase your milk supply.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Lactation Boosting Milkshake
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Lactation Boosting Milkshake is the most delicious easy lactation recipe that you need! Drink one everyday!
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: Lactation
Servings: 1 milkshake
Calories: 557 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/4 cup quick oats
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp flax seed up to 2 tbsp if you are really looking to boost milk production
- 2 tablespoon 100% cacao powder
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 cups ice
- Toppings optional: Whipped Cream, powdered chocolate, sliced bananas
Instructions
- In a blender, add the oats and give it a quick pulse or two. Add remaining ingredients, except ice, and blend until well combined. Add 2 cups of ice until well blended. Enjoy with a thick straw or a spoon!
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Lactation Boosting Milkshake
Amount Per Serving (1 milkshake)
Calories 557 Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 234mg 10%
Potassium 1178mg 34%
Total Carbohydrates 64g 21%
Dietary Fiber 13g 52%
Sugars 27g
Protein 21g 42%
Vitamin A 7.4%
Vitamin C 12.4%
Calcium 26.9%
Iron 20.7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Helpful Tips for this Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Lactation Boosting Milkshake:
- I prefer to do a few quick pulses of just the oats and flax seed in the blender before the rest of the ingredients so my smoothie isn’t “grainy”. Then I add the remaining ingredients, except ice, and blend thoroughly. Lastly, I add the ice and finish blending. I find it easier to do it this way.
- I’ve used both quick oats and old fashioned oats successfully with this recipe.
- I’ve made it with both fresh and frozen bananas. Both are great. You may need to add a bit more ice with a fresh banana to make it as thick.
- 100% Cacao is slightly bitter since there are no sweeteners. If you are looking for a sweeter taste, add 1/2 to 1 full tablespoon of raw honey.
- Subbing milk for coconut or almond milk, or even water is always an options, though the taste will be different.
**The pictures below were the original pictures for this Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Lactation Boosting Milkshake which you may have seen floating around Pinterest. It’s the same recipe, we’ve just gotten a lot better at photography!
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This smoothie looks great! I can't wait to try it!
Thanks!
Hi can this be use as a breakfast replacement
Hi Kim! I drink this as my breakfast all the time!
How often did you drink this smoothie a day? And how long did it take for you to notice an increase in your supply?
Hi Danielle, We typically drink one smoothie like this a day. However, our supply was already well established by the time we started making them. All breastfeeding moms are different and we encourage all moms who think they need to increase their supply to have a visit with an IBCLC or Lactation Consultant in person.
That picture of your daughter nursing at 6 months is so sweet!
Hi there, I was wondering if this smoothie really works? my supply is really really low and ive tried everything to help boost it so far nothing is helping…
Hi! We can’t say for sure as everyone is different. We know it helped us. If you believe you have a supply issue, we highly encourage you to seek out an IBCLC first to determine the cause.
This recipe looks delicious! I’m definitely going to try it as I’m breastfeeding my 12 week old son!
Is there anything that could be substituted for the banana? Not really a fan of that flavor in drinks. Maybe avocado? Is there something about the banana that is specific to lactation, or is it just there for sweetness/flavor?
Definitely not there for specific lactation purpose. Leave out or could definitely add the avocado (healthy fat helps) if you like that flavor
This sounds delicious – cannot wait to try it! Thank you!
Hope you love it!
I can’t wait to try this recipe, however, do you have any suggestions for substituting the 100% cacao powder for another flavor? Chocolate and I don’t really get along that well. Thanks for sharing 🙂
You can just leave out the chocolate!
I replace the cocoa with nutella mmmmmm!!!
You’re my new best friend!
Will steel oats work as well? I heard that is the best ‘oat’ booster. I can’t wait to try this and so many others I’m finding here! Thanks 🙂
as long as they are cooked!
Ermagherd! I can’t wait to try this!
Please do! We hope you love it!
I’ve heard brewer’s yeast is good to help with lactation. Can I substitute Brewers yeast for the flax seed or does the flax seed do something specific for this smoothie?
Either or would work or even better, both!
What about old fashioned oats? Can I throw those in instead of the quick oats?
Never mind I just finished reading the rest of the directions! ☺️
Delicious shake! Just made it and looks like I found a different option for sneaky breakfast.
Easy breakfast**
This sounds amazing! Can this be made the night before and kept in the fridge? I don’t want to wake the house with the blender.
Hi Alysia! If your going to make it the night before, I’d recommend grinding the oats to the consistency of flour before you add everything else. Leaving whole would make for some potentially chewy smoothie bits.
I add a Tbsp Brewers yeast for an extra lactation boost and blend it with the oats and flax before adding the rest. Seems to be helping! Thanks!
Yay! That’s so great to hear.
Is there a substitute for fad seeds I’m allergic. Something else that will boost milk supply
I’d do chia seeds if you can have those. If not, up the protein by adding more PB
I have no flaxseed til pay day ?
Is there a substitute for it I can use til then?
Not really for all the benefits, but you could increase the amount of protein by adding more peanut butter!
Hello Larisha, I included this recipe in my post about lactation smoothies. http://blenderauthority.com/lactation-smoothie-recipes/
Hope that is OK. -Anna
Thanks so much! No problem at all!
Can I substitute Flaxseed meal instead of the regular flaxseed? Is the help production gonna be the same?
Yup! Flaxseed meal and ground flaxseed are the same thing, just different brands label differently!
I drink this pretty much everyday! I love it! I add brewers yeast and stevia! Do you by chance have the nutritional facts on this? Just trying to add it to my food journal. Thanks 🙂
OMG you just made my day! Thanks for sharing that you make it so often! So the nutritional value is going to vary slightly depending on brands you use but roughly – 552.5 calories, 25.8g of protein and 15g of fat. Hope that helps!
Can this shake be made using almond milk? I’ve had to go dairy free, as my little one has a cow’s milk protein allergy.
Absolutely!
I have made one every day this week! The first one I made as listed but with a tbsp of brewer’s yeast added as well (which I could not taste at all- thank goodness). Amazing! The last two times I used some Dagoba Drinking chocolate that I had laying around instead of just cocoa powder- even better, but less healthy. Then today I was feeling extra unhealthy and added the Dogiba powder and chocolate syrup on top..:over the top amazing! This is my third child and man, do o wish that I had this recipe with all three 🙂 THANK YOU!!!
OMG, you just made my day! Thanks for letting me know you love it! And man, that one you had today sounds awesome!
This smoothie is soooo yummy! I added 1/2 T of chia seeds and tried coffee in it for my morning fix. Super good! I look for ward to trying it with almond milk too.
Hi, Larisha
Thank you for such a nice recipe. It looks super delicious to me. Those peanut butter and frozen banana are looking so good and the cacao powder and milk add so much flavor to them. I will have to try it soon!
Hi Donna! Thanks for stopping by! You’re so welcome! Enjoy
Just made this and its yummy. A lil different of a flavor but good all around. Thanks
So happy you enjoyed! Make sure you check out our other lactation smoothies and recipes too!
I cant 100% say its from the smoothie but I already have over 600 bags at 6+ ounces each frozen and my son is only 7 weeks old. I do think this has helped alot! I want to have 6 months frozen so that I can stop pumping at around 6 months. At this rate I will be able to stop sooner if I want! I make this in a 2-3 day batch and drink it in the morning and sometimes afternoon. So tasty!
Oh I’m so happy you enjoy it! Great supply! Keep up the fantastic work mama!
Okay so I first tried this recipe with regular milk and didnt care for it but forced myself to drink it cuz of the benefits…then I tried it with coconut milk and ermagawdddddd…its amazing! I also threw in a some chocolate chips and a splash of vanilla extract. Oh my was it good or what.
OMG, This makes my day! I’m so glad you found a way that you love it! Thanks for sharing the twist. I’m going to try it this way. Happy breastfeeding !
Can you replace the peanut butter with almond butter and cow’s milk with almond milk
Absolutely! Enjoy 🙂
This shake is delicious! I made it while breastfeeding first baby all the time. I now have a 12 week old and looked the recipe up again this morning. It was just as good as I remembered. I shared it with my now almost 2 year old and she loves it as well! Thanks fornthe recipe!
OMG You totally just made my day. I’m so happy that you love it! Make sure to check out some of our other lactation recipes or let me know if you’re looking for a specific flavor combo and I’ll work on making one!