The postpartum days are beautiful — but they’re also exhausting. Having nourishing, easy-to-grab snacks on hand can make all the difference when you’re healing, breastfeeding, and running on very little sleep. Here’s a list of my favorite postpartum snacks!
Protein balls
These are by far my favorite postpartum snack! They’re so easy to grab from the fridge real quick and can freeze if you make a big batch. You can really add whatever you want to them, but this is the recipe I’ve used. For breastfeeding moms, you can add brewer’s yeast to help with milk supply.
Oat bites
Again, oatmeal helps with milk supply. These (Amazon) oat bites are easy to grab or take on the go.
Lyte Body Armor
I buy the lyte (Amazon), so it’s not as much sugar. It’s very important to replenish your electrolytes postpartum, especially if breastfeeding. I’ve heard comments that it can make some babies gassy, but we never had this issue.
Yogurt with fruit/oats
This is a healthy, simple snack that’s easy to make up. There’s specific lactation granola you can buy as well.
Carrots/cucumbers and dip
This is a healthy snack that’s quick to make up and cucumbers can help hydrate you. My go to is a good dill dip or hummus.
Hard boiled eggs
This hard boiled egg maker (Amazon) makes it so easy to make hard boiled eggs. There’s a common denominator with postpartum snacks, and it’s that they’re quick and easy. When you have a crying baby or working with one hand, the last thing you want is a complex meal to make. Hard boiled eggs are easy protein to grab out of the fridge quick.
Anything with avocados
Avocados on toast, guacamole, avocados mixed with hard boiled egg, etc. Avocados can help make your milk fattier which can help make a happier, healthier, chunkier baby!
Oatmilk
Again, oats. My favorite is Chobani vanilla oatmilk. It’s a great sweet treat to have at night.
Banana or apple with peanut butter
This is a quick, easy snack and the peanut butter can help you get in some healthy fats! Especially if you buy the peanut butter with no salt or sugar added. This apple cutter (Amazon) makes smaller slices and is easy to use with the safety cover!
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