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Fudgy Lactation Brownies

Looking for Lactation Brownies that actually taste good? These Fudgy Lactation Brownies start with boxed fudge brownie mix and have a few special ingredients to help increase milk supply! This is a lactation snack that new moms will actually want to eat!

Fudgy brownies on a cutting board.

Boxed brownies adapted for lactation brownies

If you’re a busy mom trying to find time to nurse and do ALL THE THINGS, you’re going to appreciate that these lactation brownies start with a boxed brownie mix. Here’s why:

  • Us mamas deserve a brownie treat that actually tastes good and makes us want to eat it, instead of eating chewy chocolate-flavored carboard that you get from most healthy brownie recipes. Being a new mom and nursing is hard enough!! (By the way, you might love this list of healthy snacks for breastfeeding moms!)
  • If I was to make brownies, I would start with flour, sugar, eggs, oil, etc… so why not use a box and save some time? Us new moms have enough things we need to get done without making brownies from scratch.
  • They’re easy and fail-proof. No stand-up mixers needed here!
Fudgy lactation brownies in a baking pan.

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Why eat lactation brownies?

Lactation brownies are perfect for when trying to boost your milk production, whether you’re nursing or pumping.

If you are an exclusive pumper and don’t want to be attached to your pump forever, these work great in order to create an oversupply to make a large freezer stash. If you are a mom returning to work and want to create a freezer stash, you will want to check these out as well.

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Lactation brownie ingredients on the counter.

Ingredients that increase milk supply

Foods that increase milk supply are called galactagogues. I add a few special ingredients to these brownies to help increase milk supply:

Old fashioned oats – Oatmeal has iron in it, which is a must for breastfeeding mothers along with helping promote milk supply. So help yourself to a hot bowl of oatmeal in the mornings, or they are a perfect addition to lactation brownies, cookies, or smoothies.

Flax Seed– Flaxseed contains phytoestrogens which can influence breast milk production.

Brewer’s Yeast– A supplement used to support lactation and make more breast milk.

Just as a disclaimer: not all women see an increase in milk supply from these ingredients, but with brownies this good it doesn’t hurt to try! We definitely need to keep snacking when we are pumping or nursing. As always, check with your doctor about any new ingredient you want to try when you’re nursing or if you have any concerns.

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Lactation brownie ingredients

  • 1 box fudge brownie mix
  • ½ cup vegetable oil, or according to package
  • ½ cup plant-based milk (any kind, or use cow’s milk if your baby doesn’t have any allergies/sensitivities)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup old fashioned or instant oatmeal
  • 2 tablespoons brewer’s yeast
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for extra flavor)
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (optional… but are chocolate chips ever really optional?)

Equipment:

  • 9×13 baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls, measuring cups

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Instructions to make lactation brownies

Step 1: Preheat oven according to package directions (I like to use the 350F degree instructions, if the box has different options for baking pans). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, mix together all ingredients above until fully combined (do NOT follow the ingredients list on the box).

Step 3: Pour brownie batter into preferred size of baking dish and bake according to package directions. I prefer to use a 9×13-inch pan and bake for 22-25 minutes at 350F, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out almost clean. This way the lactation brownies are thinner and I can slice them into more pieces to get more servings.

Batter for lactation brownies in a baking pan lined with parchment paper.

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Yield: 16

Fudgy Lactation Brownies

Fudgy brownies on a cutting board.

Make a batch of fudgy lactation brownies and enjoy a new mom snack that actually tastes good!!

Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 box fudge brownie mix (18-19 oz box)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil, or according to package
  • ½ cup coconut milk (any kind, use canned for a richer flavor, or from a carton for less calories)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup old fashioned oatmeal
  • 2 tablespoons brewer’s yeast
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
    2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together all ingredients above until fully combined (do NOT follow the ingredients list on the box).
    3. Pour brownie batter into a 9x13-inch baking pan and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean or almost-clean for more fudgy brownies. Allow to cool and slice into 16 pieces.

Notes

Check on the brownies after 22 minutes, or follow the baking instructions on the box if using a different size baking pan or oven temperature.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 166Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 19mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 2gSugar: 6gProtein: 2g

These nutrition facts are just an estimate generated by a computer. Please refer to your actual ingredients or work with a professional dietician or nutritionist to calculate nutrition facts.

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