No Bake Lactation Balls

These very yummy bites are the perfect snack. They are easy to make (food processor!) and store well in the freezer. My daughter found them because she was ready to give birth and wanted something to boost her milk supply. The baby is now one week old and at his first doctor appointment he was the same weight as he was at birth (9'4"). Usually babies lose their birth weight and take a couple of weeks to gain it back. So we are thinking that the 'bites' are doing their job! But they are not only for nursing moms, they are just plain healthy for anyone. Play with the recipe and add or subtract whatever sounds good to you. You can look at the original recipe (we tweaked this one to suit us) at www.thebakermama.com.

No-Bake Lactation Bites

Ingredients
• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• ½ cup ground flaxseed or chia seeds (Kirsten likes flax and I like chia - same health benefits)
• 3 tablespoons brewer’s yeast
• 1 cup peanut butter or almond butter
• ½ cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ cup cacao nibs or dark chocolate chips

Instructions

1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a food processor), add all ingredients except for the chocolate chips. Mix on low speed until mixture is well combined. If using chocolate chips, stir in last. If the mixture is too dry add a small amount of water.
2. Roll mixture into 1-tablespoon sized smooth balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes or enjoy right away. Once the bites have set, transfer them to an air-tight container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes
Mixture can be pressed into an 8x8-inch baking dish and cut into bars, if desired. Other optional add-ins: ½ chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts) and ½ cup dried fruit. Use your imagination!