Nutrient-Packed Granola to Support Lactation
If you’re looking for a delicious topping for your morning yogurt that also packs a punch for nursing mamas, try this recipe on for size. I love the combination of some of my all-time favorite ingredients including pistachio, coconut, almonds, and warming spices like cinnamon and cardamom. A fitting treat for the cooler months ahead.
And, if you are looking to boost milk production, you are in luck as this granola is full of beneficial ingredients to do just that. Oatmeal is known to be a superhero in this department as it has beta-glucan, a type of fiber that is thought to raise prolactin levels (which boosts milk production.) Besides beta-glucan, oatmeal is packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals – iron, zinc, manganese, and calcium just to name a few.
Sesame seeds are also fantastic for milk production as they are high in calcium. Eating them crushed is key though – if eaten whole, they will pass through your digestive system. Therefore, the tahini in this recipe is really the golden ticket. The sesame seeds are simply added for a delicious crunch and extra flavor. And, last but not least, you also receive lots of healthy fat from the olive oil, almonds, and pistachios in this granola mix.
I hope you enjoy this recipe, one of my favorite granolas around! If you are looking for more lactation benefitting treats, take a look around my recipes page. Thanks so much for reading!
Ingredients
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup olive oil
¼ cup clear honey or agave syrup
1 teaspoon tahini
2 ¼ cups rolled oats
¾ cup almonds, sliced
1 cup pistachios, crushed
3 ¼ cup coconut flakes
¼ cup sesame seeds
½ tablespoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment. Mix the vanilla extract with the oil, honey, and tahini. Spread the oats, almonds, pistachios, coconut flakes, and sesame seeds onto the baking sheet.
Coat the oat mixture with the tahini mix and make sure the oats and nuts are well-coated. Sprinkle a generous amount of cardamom and cinnamon over everything and toss. Spread evenly and dust with a small bit of salt. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, checking every few minutes to make sure it doesn’t burn.
Allow to cool and store in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Serve with Greek yogurt, topped with fruit, pistachio butter, or fresh preserves.
Enjoy!
Much Love,
