Yummy Smoothies to Increase your Breastmilk Supply

In the summer, I always love a smoothie. Especially in the mornings, I would make a smoothie to drink on my way to work. It is a light, easy, on-the-go drink that will give you calories, hydrate you and help to increase your breastmilk supply.

I know, I was always looking for new drinks to increase my breastmilk supply. As a new Mama, you are always worried about your baby getting enough nurishment.

Worry no more! I’ve got 10 delicious, easy smoothies to boost your milk supply and keep your baby happy. You’ll also find tips on what to keep on hand to create your own yummy drinks.  Check out these smoothies:

Healthy Banana Oatmeal Smoothie

This banana oatmeal smoothie makes a nutritious breakfast that will keep you full for longer. It’s a thick, rich, smoothie, and delicious! A wonderful way to start your day is with lots of fiber and plant-based protein.

Ingredients:

• 1 banana
• ¼ cup (20g) oats
• 1 cup (250 ml) almond or soy milk
• ½ cup (125 ml) water
• 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ tablespoon ground flaxseed

Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe

With only 6 ingredients and 2 steps to this Pumpkin Smoothie recipe, you’ll love having this beverage in your repertoire!

Ingredients:

• 8 oz pumpkin purée
• 10 oz banana
• 2 cups ice
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• cinnamon
• 0.3 tsp cinnamon

Banana-Kale Green Smoothie

This is a super-healthy Banana-Kale Green Smoothie recipe featuring kale and creamy frozen bananas. It is an easy and convenient way to consume a high amount of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in one serving. This green smoothie is a perfect on-the-go breakfast option for a busy morning (For new moms) or a post-workout snack.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 frozen overripe banana
• 1/2 cup loosely packed kale leaves
• honey, to taste

Minty Green Avocado Smoothie

A delicious avocado smoothie with spinach, kiwi, and mint. Sweet and creamy, everyone loves it.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups coconut water
• 1 cup packed spinach leaves
• ½ small lime peeled
• 2 ripe kiwis peeled and coarsely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
• ½ ripe avocado pit and skin discarded
• 1 granny smith apple cored and coarsely chopped
• 4 ” piece English cucumber

Energy Boosting Berry Banana Oat Smoothie

This pretty pink smoothie is energy-boosting, healthy, and supports milk production! It’s made with simple ingredients you have on hand.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup unflavored yogurt, (I used coconut)
• 1 cup milk
• 1 frozen banana
• ⅔ cup raspberries, (fresh or frozen)
• ⅔ cup strawberries
• 1 Tbsp rolled oats
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Detox Island Green Smoothie (Tropical Smoothie Cafe Copycat)

This Detox Island Green Smoothie will be your new favorite smoothie to make! It features tropical fruits like mango and pineapple, as well as ginger for an extra kick!

Ingredients:

• 1 medium ripe banana, peeled either fresh or frozen
• ½ cup frozen mango
• ½ cup frozen pineapple
• 1 cup coconut water
• 1 cup baby spinach, lightly packed
• 1 inch ginger, peeled and chopped or to taste

Kale Avocado Smoothie

This kale avocado smoothie is a great option for nursing moms! It’s made using avocados, oat milk, and leafy greens, all of which help to increase milk supply.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup kale
• 1 banana frozen
• 1 cup oat milk
• ½ cup pineapple frozen
• ¼ cup avocado
• ¼ cup cucumber
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ cup ice

Easy Spring Green Citrus Smoothie with Ginger

Stay hydrated and get your greens in with this Green Citrus Smoothie. It features ingredients like kale, parsley, oranges, and mint.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium oranges
• 10 leaves of fresh mint
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ lemon, fresh juice
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 cup water, or coconut water to blend
• ¼ cup parsley
• 2 cups kale, green, purple, or lacinato kale
• 2 Tbsp raw honey, optional, or more for sweeter
• 1 pinch salt
• 6-8 cubes ice, or to desired thickness

Carrot Cake Smoothie (Vegan & Gluten-free)

This Cashew Carrot Cake smoothie is creamy, sweet, and packed with warming spices and carrot flavor!

Ingredients:

• 1 frozen banana
• 2 carrots peeled and chopped, (~ ⅔ cup)
• 1-2 dates pitted (optional, for sweetness)
• 1 tablespoon rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon cashew butter
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ – 1 cup plant milk (we like coconut and soy)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional
• 1 scoop protein powder of choice (optional)

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

This Blueberry Banana Smoothie is a tasty refresher with ice cream for a sweet, creamy finish! This smoothie will help increase your breastmilk supply.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz blueberries frozen
• 2 oz banana frozen
• 1 cup vanilla ice cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp spearmint leaves

Creamy Coconut Blueberry Smoothie

A creamy coconut and blueberry smoothie featuring flavors of vanilla, banana, and lemon zest.

Ingredients:

• 1 can organic coconut milk
• 1½ cups coconut water
• 2 cups frozen blueberries
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 banana
• 1 tsp lemon zest

Coconut Smoothie

This refreshing coconut smoothie is made using coconut water, plant-based milk, and a variety of fruits. It’s easy to make and a delicious way to get key nutrients while breastfeeding.

Ingredients:

• 1 banana frozen
• ¼ cup coconut fresh
• ¼ cup pineapple frozen
• ¼ cup mango frozen
• ½ cup coconut water
• ½ cup almond milk

Papaya Milk

Papaya Milk is a refreshing and popular drink in Central America (the Dominican Republic) and Asia. Also, papaya is a fruit that contains galactagogue, a substance that can help increase and improve breast milk production.

Galactagogue will increase your milk supply.  The more common kinds of galactagogue you may have heard of are fenugreek, blessed thistle, and alfalfa.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Papaya flesh (11 oz)
• 2 cups Milk ( I used 2 % fat)
• 2 cups Ice (11 oz)
• 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk (I used fat-free)

Items you can always add to your smoothies that help to increase your breastmilk:

• Coconut milk
• Coconut water
• Oats
• Flaxseed
• Brewer’s yeast
• Kale
• Avocado
• Apricots
• Dates
• Fenugeek
• Cinnamon
• Cumin
• Ginger
• Garlic

When adding in fruits to your smoothie there are a few to avoid due to the high Citric Acid content. The high Citric Acid can irritate your baby’s bowel movement and digestive system.

• Oranges 
• Kiwi
• Pineapple 
• Lemon
• Lime
• Grapefruit

Next time you go to the grocery store, stock up on your favorite smoothie items. Now, you will not need to run out to your local smoothie location and drop $20 on one smoothie with all of the add-ins. You can make them from home because what new Mama really wants to put on shoes and a real bra, plus load up a baby for a 5-minutes car ride?