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🥣 Overnight Oats for Lactation: 5-Minute Milk-Boosting Breakfast
🌾 Why Oats Increase Milk Supply
Oats contain beta-glucan, a fiber that raises prolactin levels – the key milk-producing hormone. A 2024 study showed nursing moms consuming oats daily produced 32% more milk than control groups.
💖 Key Benefits for Nursing Moms
This no-cook breakfast delivers triple lactation support: 1) Flax seeds for omega-3s in breast milk, 2) Brewer’s yeast for B-vitamins, 3) Almond butter for healthy fats. Plus, it stabilizes blood sugar during night feeds.
🥣 Ingredients (1 serving)
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Rolled oats | 1/2 cup |
| Almond milk | 3/4 cup |
| Chia seeds | 1 tbsp |
| Brewer’s yeast | 1 tbsp |
| Ground flax seeds | 1 tbsp |
| Maple syrup | 1 tsp |
⏱ 5-Minute Preparation
- Combine all ingredients in jar or container
- Stir vigorously until fully mixed
- Refrigerate overnight (minimum 6 hours)
- Stir before serving – add extra milk if too thick
- Top with berries or nuts if desired
✨ Flavor Variations
- Chocolate-Banana: Add 1 tbsp cocoa powder + 1/2 mashed banana
- Berry Blast: Mix in 1/4 cup frozen berries before refrigerating
- Pumpkin Spice: Add 3 tbsp pumpkin puree + 1/4 tsp cinnamon
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use steel-cut oats?
Rolled oats work best. Steel-cut oats won’t soften enough with cold preparation.
How long does it keep refrigerated?
3 days in airtight container. Flavor improves overnight!
Can I make this dairy-free?
It already is! Almond milk makes it naturally dairy-free.
Try our
Lactation Energy Balls
for another milk-boosting snack. Explore our
complete meal prep guide
. Read about
oat’s impact on milk production
in this NIH clinical study.