This is a recipe I always have stocked in my freezer in the early months postpartum. A great well balanced snack that keeps you fuelled, full and conveniently can be eaten with one hand.
They’re also great for breastfeeding with galactagogues that help promote good milk production.
Mama Blueberry Oat Bars
The perfect food to support new mums to support energy levels and milk supply if breastfeeding.
Servings: 8 slices
Ingredients
- 2 cups oats
- 1/4 cup flaxseed meal (ground linseeds)
- 3/4 cup almonds
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 2 Tablespoons Pea or Brown Rice Protein Powder I use Vital Protein
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup pitted and chopped dates
- 1/3 cup 100% maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180C. In a food processor or blender (will need to pulse), combine 1 cup oats, almonds, linseeds, brewers yeast, pumpkin seeds, protein powder, and salt. Blend until all combined. Add dates, maple syrup and vanilla. Process for another 30 seconds. add blueberries and remaining 1 cup oats. Blend combined and sticking together.
- Line an 8x8 square pan with baking paper and press mixture into pan. Put in the oven for 20 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- You can leave out the protein powder or sub for almond meal.
- If making in a high speed blender, blend dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately then mix together in bowl.
- Add less or more maple syrup to suit your taste.
- If your really feeling like your supply is low, add more brewers yeast but be sure to add more liquid and maple syrup (or stevia).