Breastfeeding can be tough, and it is important to keep your body nourished. Finding time to eat healthy can be hard, but it’s crucial for your well-being. Eating nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day is the best way to ensure a healthy milk supply for your baby. Your baby will probably begin trying solid foods when around 6 months old. The timing may vary depending on your baby’s development. Do remember to keep breast milk as a main source of nutrition even after introducing solids.
Mixing breast milk into purees and other baby foods can help ease the transition to solid foods. Many quick and easy breast milk recipes can help improve your milk supply and provide the nutrients you need as a breastfeeding parent. Here are some tasty recipes for breast milk to keep you energized and boost your milk supply.
Recipes for breast milk
Breast milk and avocado puree
Ingredients needed:
- 1/4 cup of mashed avocado
- 1/2 cup of breast milk
Instructions:
- Combine the mashed avocado and breast milk in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Make sure the puree is smooth and free of lumps.
- Serve a portion in a feeding bowl and refrigerate the rest in an airtight container.
- Mix in a teaspoon of dry fruit powder and seasonal fruits before serving.
Breast milk butter
You will need:
- 1 cup of breast milk
How to make:
- Pour the breast milk into a clean, sterile jar (like a mason jar).
- Seal the jar tightly and shake vigorously (for about 30 minutes) until the milk becomes butter.
- Drain any excess liquid, then shake again to remove all the liquid.
- Strain the butter through a strainer or cheesecloth to remove the liquid, or squeeze it by hand until no liquid is left.
- Put the butter in the refrigerator to solidify.
Breast milk yoghurt
You will need:
- breast milk
- 2tbsp plain yogurt
- Warm the breast milk by placing the bottle or container in heated water. Make sure the water is warm, not boiling.
- Shake the bottle or container and pour the milk into a small bowl. Add plain yoghurt and mix well until combined.
- Pour the mixture into a container and place it inside an insulated cooler.
- Pour warm water (120°F/50°C) around the container, inside the cooler. Let the mixture sit for four to eight hours.
- Once the yoghurt is set, add fruit puree, dried fruit powder, and a pinch of cinnamon to flavour it and increase its nutritional value.
How to prepare:
Breast milk porridge
You will need:
- ¼ cup rolled oats powder
- 1 cup breast milk
- 4tbsp mango mash
- 2tbsp peach mash
- 1tsp dried fruit powder
- Pinch of cinnamon
How to prepare:
- Warm breast milk by placing the milk bottle or container in warm water.
- Pour the milk into a feeding bowl and stir in dried fruit powder, cinnamon, and oats.
- Mix well to ensure the mixture is lump-free.
- Add mango and peach mash and mix everything well. Feed right away.
- You can store the porridge in the refrigerator for about a day.
Walnut and banana ice cream
You will need:
- ½ cup breast milk
- ¼ cup banana puree
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp walnuts (finely chopped)
- ½ tsp vanilla bean paste
- 4 cups crushed ice
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients (except walnuts) in a blender and blend until smooth and thick.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl and mix in the chopped walnuts. Freeze for at least two hours.
- Scoop a portion of the ice cream into a serving bowl and enjoy.
- Store the remaining ice cream in the refrigerator for up to two days.
Breast milk smoothie
You will need:
- 1 cup of breast milk
- ½ cup of plain yogurt
- ½ cup of homemade fresh carrot juice
- 1 teaspoon of jaggery powder
- ½ teaspoon of cashew powder
- ½ teaspoon of almond powder
How to prepare:
- Mix all the ingredients until smooth.
- Pour into a sippy cup or baby cup and feed your baby.
Breast milk pancakes
You will need:
- 1 cup breast milk
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 banana (mashed)
- 1 egg
- 2tsp coconut oil
- ½tsp baking powder
- ¼tsp baking soda
How to prepare:
- Combine mashed banana, breast milk, egg, and coconut oil in a bowl. Mix well with a fork and let it sit.
- Whisk together wheat flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a separate bowl.
- Combine both mixtures in a larger bowl. Mix until smooth and no lumps remain.
- Heat coconut oil in a skillet. Pour a tablespoon of batter onto the skillet and spread it thinly.
- Cook for a few minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side.
- Serve warm with peanut butter on a plate.
Breast milk popsicle
You will need:
- ½ cup breast milk
- ¼ cup strawberry puree
- 2tbsp blueberries (finely chopped)
- 1tsp dried fruits and nuts (coarsely powdered)
How to prepare:
- Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir until smooth like a puree.
- Pour the mixture into small popsicle moulds, insert a stick into each mould, and freeze the popsicles for a minimum of two to four hours.
We understand that eating a healthy meal might not be at the top of your to-do list when you’re busy, tired, and trying to soothe your baby. But nutritious food can help increase your milk supply and improve your overall health. And it can be tasty, especially when it comes to healthy cookies and blueberry muffins, like the recipes mentioned earlier.
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