No-bake chocolate almond lactation bars

Magnesium from nuts and chocolate may help reduce fatigue and muscle cramps

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 2 tbsp mini dark chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  

✳️ Method:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, ground flaxseed, mini dark chocolate chips, chopped almonds, and a pinch of salt (optional).
2. In a separate bowl, warm the almond butter and honey slightly (microwave for 10–15 seconds) to make mixing easier.
3. Add vanilla extract to the almond butter-honey mixture.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix thoroughly until the mixture becomes sticky and well incorporated.
5. Press the mixture firmly into a lined 8×8-inch baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
6. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour, or until firm. Cut into bars and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

🌿 Postpartum Health Benefits: Oats and flax seed are known galactagogues, supporting milk production. Almonds provide protein, calcium, and healthy fats that aid in tissue repair. Dark chocolate offers a small mood-boost from theobromine and magnesium, which can help combat postpartum blues. Magnesium from nuts and chocolate may help reduce fatigue and muscle cramps.