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Lactation Energy Bites

Healthy No-Bake Lactation Energy Bites made with rolled oats, flaxseed and brewer's yeast make for the best nursing snack. Vegan friendly and gluten-free recipe, great for meal prep.

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 24 balls
Calories: 130 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy natural nut or seed butter I used homemade cashew butter
  • 1/3 cup raw honey or brown rice syrup or maple syrup for vegan
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats gluten-free as needed
  • 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
  • 3 tablespoons brewer's yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1-2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or avocado oil
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips dairy-free if needed

Instructions

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  1. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl combine cashew butter (or nut/seed butter of choice) and sweetener; use sturdy spatula or spoon to combine.
  2. Add dry ingredients: Add in oats, flaxseed meal, brewers yeast and cinnamon; stir until almost combined, adding 1-2 TBSP of melted oil as needed. Then add in mini chocolate chips, stirring until evenly mixed in.
  3. Freeze: Place bowl in freezer for about 10 minutes (or fridge for 20 minutes). The cold mixture will make forming the energy balls a lot easier.
  4. Scoop: Using a 1/2 round tablespoon or small cookie scoop, scoop mixture into rounded balls and roll between palms to shape. You should get roughly 24 rounded tablespoon size balls.
  5. Store balls in fridge, up to two weeks or keep in freezer for about 3 months.

Notes

  • If you're looking for a baked treat, try my Oatmeal Lactation Cookies!
  • Oatmeal Lactation Cookies!
  • STORAGE: Place them in a single layer on a lined baking sheet and transfer to the freezer for about 15 minutes. After the balls have chilled, you can store them stacked in an airtight container and store in the fridge, or label and freeze/enjoy within 3 months.
  • Post originally published in 2020. Updated with more information 2023.
  • Nutrition information approximate, per one energy bite.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1energy bite Calories 130kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 130

% Daily Value*

Serving 1energy bite
Calories 130kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.