Easy Postpartum Snack Ideas

I’ve said it once (well, actually way more than once haha) and I’ll say it again: Planning for your postpartum period is ESSENTIAL to your recovery! And a big part of making sure you are taken care of during this amazing and challenging time is to make sure you are getting all of the nutrients you need for both 1. Healing your body and 2. Milk production.

Did you know you need even more calories when you are breastfeeding than when you are pregnant?! Yep, it’s recommended that breastfeeding (and exclusively pumping moms!) get 300-500 extra calories per day (and this doubles if you have twins)! According to kellymom.com, studies have shown that most healthy breastfeeding women maintain an abundant milk supply while consuming 1800-2200 (or more) calories per day.

Below are some of my favorite snack ideas for postpartum mamas! I love these options because they’re quick and easy (all of the moms said, “AMEN!”), but they’re also packed-full of the nutrients you need as a postpartum mom. You will notice almost all of these options have fat & protein because these are vital to your recovery and milk production. The ones that don’t have these things still serve a vital purpose in healing the body (like bone broth) or in milk production (you go, oats)!

• Greek yogurt + fruit

• Hard-boiled eggs

• Fruit + nut butter

• Lactation cookies/balls (here’s my favorite recipe)

• Hummus + veggies

• Cheese stick + fruit or veggies

• Meat stick + fruit or veggies

• Avocado toast

• Oatmeal

• Bone broth

There are many other things you could probably add to this list, but these are my top favorites because of ease AND how nutrient-dense they are! So if you’re getting ready to have your baby, make sure to stock your fridge and pantry with plenty of things to keep yourself nourished—it makes such a huge difference! <3