There's been a lot of talk in the private Successful Breastfeeding Community group on Facebook lately. A lot of talk about FOOD! And food that is good/bad for breastfeeding. I have a disclaimer about that, and plan to write more about this topic in a future post. I do not believe that there are foods that need to be avoided, or even foods that need to be added to a breastfeeding mom's diet. What I DO believe is that having a healthy, well rounded diet, is beneficial for YOU, YOUR PERSONAL HEALTH, and will provide you the energy you need to keep on being the mom you want to be! 

I have had multiple requests for Lactation Recipes​, so I decided to start sharing some recipes that will help keep energy levels up to help you not only with breastfeeding, but with life as a mom in general! I am a big fan of REAL, WHOLE, FOODS that help bring balance and wellness into my life. I am also a BIG FAN OF COOKING AND BAKING. So, I'm going to share my VERY OWN, original recipes that are going to help YOU stay on track with your very own Successful Breastfeeding Journey! 

DISCLAIMER: I am a firm believer that the only thing necessary to make plenty of milk for your baby is to JUST NURSE YOUR BABY. Outside of rare, biological circumstances, having an efficient, pain free latch, and adequate time at the breast is all you need to do to make plenty of milk for your baby. If you believe you are struggling with milk supply, please reach out for support, or download our GUIDE FOR INCREASING MILK SUPPLY.

Also, some affiliate links may be added to recipe posts. Purchases made through these links help support this blog, our online community, and the content and resources Successful Breastfeeding LLC provides free of cost to the families we serve.

When I bake, I tend to use as many plant based products as I can. I often replace dairy products in my recipes. In this recipe I use apple sauce in place of butter! Applesauce is an excellent butter replacement in baking, and I use it (almost) exclusively in place of butter when I bake. I also use unsweetened almond milk, too. 

This recipe is also SUPER EASY to make, and requires only 1 bowl, and a spoon to make it. (Hence the lazy!)
No need for an electric mixer, or fancy 

This recipe was inspired by Jessica, a mom in the Successful Breastfeeding Community, who has recently embarked on a dairy free journey, as she recently discovered her newborn may have a dairy intolerance. 
(If you've been told by your doctor your baby may have a dairy allergy, please reach out for expert lactation support. Certain breastfeeding problems, like oversupply, closely mimic dairy intolerance in infants, and is commonly misdiagnosed.)

There are so many supplies and gadgets that are supposed to help you breastfeed. How do you REALLY KNOW which ones you need and what is just going to pile up unused?
In this post I have compiled a list of all the products you NEED, some items that are not exactly necessary, though can be useful, AND a list of things commonly recommended that you REALLY DON'T NEED.​

If you're new to my blog, welcome! I am so glad to have you. 
I'd like to take a second to introduce to you some other resources that will help you prepare for you journey, before you move onto the gadgets in this post. 

#1- If you haven't taken a breastfeeding class yet, now is the time!! Prepare for Your Best Start with our ONLINE breastfeeding class that gives you ALL the tools you need to have Your Best Start to your Successful Breastfeeding Journey! Click the link below to have Your Best Start!
YES, I STILL NEED TO TAKE A CLASS!!!
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#2- If you're worried about your milk supply or have the fear that you won't be able to make enough milk when your baby is born, then you can download your FREE Guide to Making Plenty of Milk for your baby!!!
Get my best tips, that ACTUALLY WORK, for increasing your milk supply. (I did mention this is free, right?)
SEND ME MY FREE MILK SUPPLY GUIDE!!!!

So! Now, let's get to it! 
Here is the list of things you ACTUALLY NEED.