Need to boost your breast milk production fast? Try these Lactation Brownies, an easy dessert that helps increase milk production with added ingredients like coconut milk, Brewer’s yeast, and oatmeal!

Lactation Brownies are an easy dessert that helps increase milk production with added ingredients like coconut milk, Brewer's yeast, and oatmeal!

Lactation Brownies That Work!

I’m going to start off by saying that Lactation Brownies aren’t something I ever dreamed I’d be putting on my blog. But here we are and I’m not sorry.

Thanks to a handful of extra ingredients, these fudgy Lactation Brownies are not only delicious but can result in an increased milk supply.

Please note that I am not a medical professional, and if you have serious concerns about your milk supply, it is recommended that you consult a lactation consultant to ensure there is no underlying issue. Also, please note that lactation treats or food of any kind have not been scientifically proven to increase supply.

I found this recipe during my second pregnancy a few years ago and it was so delicious that I’m making it again now that I’m postpartum with our third. I make it with GF Betty Crocker brownie mix and it still tastes delicious. I love the brownies straight out of the freezer, not too hard because I underbake them by a few minutes to keep them softer. I also love to make them for any new mom friends when I bring them a meal!

Jenny B.

What Are Lactation Brownies?

In this case, they’re a box mix that’s been souped up with a few additional galactagogues that have been said to help increase a mother’s milk supply.

However, since I started eating one brownie per day, along with my oatmeal in the morning (this is the kind I eat) and a blue Gatorade during the day, my milk production has doubled.

It started going up when I was eating my lactation cookies, but these brownies really pack a punch.

Maybe it’s a placebo effect… but I’m not complaining, because in my case, it has worked, and I get brownies!

Ingredients for Lactation Brownies

Old Fashioned Oatmeal – A lot of lactation consultants recommend adding oatmeal to your diet, usually as a breakfast, but it doesn’t hurt to sneak it into your dessert either.
Fudge Brownie Mix
Vegetable Oil
Coconut Milk – Replace any called for milk or water on the box with a 1/2 cup of coconut milk. You’ll want to use the kind in the carton in the refrigerated section of the grocery store, not the canned kind. Coconut milk is very hydrating and will assist with milk production.
Large Egg
Brewer’s Yeast – This stuff has tons of health benefits from nutritional value to help fight the baby blues, read about them on Verywell Family!
Collagen Peptides – Okay, so this product isn’t a milk supply booster, it’s more just another beneficial product for new moms. Collagen peptides contain the same amino acids as gelatin which is identical to the protein found in skin, nails, hair, bones, cartilage, and joints. I recommend taking this to help with postpartum hair loss.
Ground Flaxseed – Flaxseed has phytoestrogens that can influence breast milk production.
Vanilla Extract
Chocolate Chips

Variations & Substitutions

Oat Milk – If you’re having trouble finding coconut milk, oat milk is a great substitute!
Coconut Water – This is another great substitute for coconut milk.
Cake-like Texture – You can use 2 eggs instead of 1 if you prefer a more cake-like texture in your brownies.
Process The Oats – If you don’t want the hearty texture the oats add, some readers have run the oats through a food processor before adding them to the mixture for a smoother final texture! I tried this too when making them for friends, and I think if you’re up for the extra step, it’s totally worth it!

How To Make Lactation Brownies

These lactation brownies are super easy to make, and they are often referred to as emergency lactation brownies because they’re made from a box brownie mix.

1. Preheat the oven according to the directions on the brownie box.

You’ll begin with the box mix itself, followed by the specified amount of vegetable oil, and either 1 or 2 eggs, depending on whether you prefer a fudgy or cake-like consistency.

You’ll also add a touch of vanilla and some chocolate chips if there aren’t any already in the box mix.

Can You Freeze Lactation Brownies?

You sure can! Feel free to whip up a batch and put half in the freezer. Enjoy the first half for the next few days, and when you run out, pull the others out and let them thaw on the counter before enjoying.

If you’re making these in advance, say before the baby even arrives, so it’s one less thing to worry about. Bake the brownies and let them cool.

Then, slice and wrap the brownies individually in plastic wrap, then put them in a large freezer bag for up to 3 months.

More Brownie Recipes

Flourless Brownie Cookies – Rich, dense chocolate cookies that take just 20 minutes!
Oreo Brownies – Fudgy brownies loaded with chunks of chocolate and crumbled Oreos!
Sheet Pan Brownies – Two dozen hand-held, easy-to-serve treats!
Cosmic Brownies – The delicious nostalgia of childhood!
Coffee Brownies – Enjoy the best of both worlds: chocolate AND coffee!

Choose whatever boxed brownie mix you'd like. I've made this recipe with 5 different varieties, all with similar results.
Do not add water.
Coconut milk is the kind in the carton in the refrigerated section of the grocery store, not the canned kind.
You can use 2 eggs instead of 1 if you prefer more cake-like brownies.
Collagen peptides are optional.
Chocolate chips can be omitted in box mixes that already have them in it.

Ingredient Benefits:

Coconut Milk - Replace any called for milk or water on the box with a 1/2 cup of coconut milk (in the carton, not the can). Coconut milk is very hydrating and will assist with milk production.
Old Fashioned Oatmeal - A lot of lactation consultants recommend adding oatmeal to your diet, usually as a breakfast, but it doesn't hurt to sneak it into your dessert either.
Brewer's Yeast - This stuff has tons of health benefits from nutritional value to helping fight the baby blues.
Ground Flaxseed - Flaxseed has phytoestrogens that can influence breast milk production.
Collagen Peptides - Okay, so this product isn't a milk supply booster, it's more just another beneficial product for new moms. Collagen peptides contain the same amino acids as gelatin which is identical to the protein found in skin, nails, hair, bones, cartilage, and joints. I recommend taking this to help with postpartum hair loss.

Lactation Brownies