20 Healthy Snacks for Breastfeeding Moms

Breastfeeding is a lot of work. It’s hard for many moms to be successful with it in the first place, and then there are other moving parts to keep it going. Nursing enough, pumping, eating the right things, keeping your supply up, etc.

When you’re breastfeeding, not only can it be time consuming but it also definitely takes a toll on your body. In my experience, the breastfeeding hungry uglies are far worse than any other hunger I’ve experienced, including during my pregnancies. I get hangry. If I don’t eat, I feel lightheaded. I also turn into an angry monster. Don’t even try to ask me an important question if I am hangry, let alone be in the same room as me. You have been warned. If I wait too long, I end up binging. If I don’t have something healthy on hand, I end up overindulging on something I shouldn’t have. This undoes all of the healthy choices I’ve been making.

Staying hydrated and healthy snacking is so important when you’re breastfeeding. It rings true for me! I’ve compiled a list healthy snacks for breastfeeding moms that keep me satisfied but are also “clean.” I try to avoid processed ingredients and stick to items that are whole foods. I try to pack at least two healthy snacks to take to work, so that when the breastfeeding hunger strikes, I do not turn into an evil demon woman and I can immediately grab something.

20 Healthy Snacks for Breastfeeding Moms

1. String Cheese
2. Raw Almonds
3. Whole Wheat Pita Chips
4. Hummus paired with cucumber slices or carrots
5. Greek Yogurt (make sure it’s pure and low in sugar)
6. Sugar snap peas
7. Almond butter with apple or celery
8. Green smoothie
9. Bananas
10. Lara bars
11. A glass of unsweetened coconut milk
12. Edamame
13. Fresh deli turkey slices
14. Mixed fruit
15. Oatmeal energy balls
16. Mookies or protein bars
17. Apple
18. Unsweetened dried fruit
19. Sprouted grain bread topped with mashed avocado
20. Raw mixed nuts

Breastfeeding moms – what are your favorite snacks for breastfeeding moms? Hope my healthy snack ideas help you avoid your next hunger rage! Be sure to check out the entire Lifestyle Section before you go!