Lactation Bliss Balls
The no-bake snack that loves you back and keeps up with your hunger.
Let's be hones postpartum hunger is no joke. Whether you're in the thick of cluster feeding, navigating the 3am wake-ups, or just realizing you haven't eaten since breakfast, you need something that's easy to grab, satisfying, and actually good for you.
These Lactation Bliss Balls check every box. They're packed with milk-supporting ingredients like brewer's yeast, oats, and hemp seeds, plus healthy fats and natural sweetness to keep your energy steady. Make a batch on Sunday and thank yourself all week long.
What you'll need
10 dates, soaked & pitted
½ cup peanut or nut butter
⅓ cup sprouted oats
½ cup raw almonds
¼ cup hemp seeds
¼ cup honey or maple syrup
3 tbsp vanilla protein powder
2 tbsp chia seeds
1–2 tbsp brewer's yeast
1 tsp vanilla bean paste
½ tsp cinnamon
½ cup dairy-free choc chips
Optional: 1–3 tbsp almond milk to loosen the dough
How to make them
Add dates to a medium bowl and cover with hot water. Let them soften for about 15 minutes, then drain and pit.
Add the soaked dates to a food processor along with nut butter, almonds, hemp seeds, honey (slightly warmed), protein powder, chia seeds, brewer's yeast, vanilla, and cinnamon.
Blend until a dough-like consistency forms. If it seems too thick, add almond milk one tablespoon at a time.
Transfer the dough to a large bowl. Add the oats and chocolate chips and stir until well combined.
Roll into 1-inch bite-sized balls and place in an airtight container.
Hali's tip:Wet your hands slightly before rolling — the dough won't stick and your balls come out perfectly round. Great little task to do while baby naps!
Storage
🧊Freezer: Up to 3 months ❄️ Fridge: Up to 2 weeks
Keep a stash in the freezer and move a few to the fridge each morning. They thaw quickly and taste just as good sometimes even better straight from frozen on a warm day!
"Nourishing yourself is part of nourishing your baby.
You deserve something delicious that works as hard as you do."
