To make it easier to feed yourself in the weeks after a new baby comes, these postpartum snacks are here to help. They include my favorite snacks to prep in advance or to quickly make in the moment to give you lots of options. Each one packs nutrients including protein, fiber, beneficial fats, calcium, and more to help give you the calories and nutrition your body needs. Whether breastfeeding or not, bottle feeding, or pumping, new moms (and dads) have special needs during this window with a new baby, so I hope these ideas take some of the work off your plate. Scroll down for lots of ideas for postpartum snacks—or use the TOC below to jump right to the idea you want. (You may also like my big list of no-added-sugar snacks, freezer meals, easy toddler meals if you have an older child, easy pregnancy recipes, and healthy pregnancy snacks.)
No-Bake Chocolate Granola Bars
With just a handful of flavorful ingredients (including chocolate and peanut butter), these crispy no-bake Chocolate Granola Bars are delish as a snack or dessert. They take only 10 minutes to make and you can store them in the fridge or freezer for weeks. Sign up for our email updates to get tips and ideas sent to your inbox.
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Balls
Make a batch of these no-bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Balls to have on hand for a naturally sweet postpartum snack whenever you need one. They can help satisfy cravings for sweetness, but also include oats, chia seeds, and more nutritious ingredients. Use almond butter if you prefer in place of the peanut butter.
Favorite Lactation Cookies
This easy Lactation Cookie recipe is full of healthy ingredients to help mamas keep up their energy, even on the longest of days—and are So Darn Delicious.
Strawberry Smoothie with Yogurt
This Strawberry Smoothie recipe has just 3 ingredients and can even be made ahead of time.
Easy Lactation Smoothie
Blend a delicious and nourishing Lactation Smoothie to boost energy and milk supply—even if you have only one free hand to make it! Plus, find nutritious add-ins to make it even more satisfying.
Chocolate Protein Shake
Prep a batch of these protein shakes for easy snacks for yourself. Each has fiber, protein, and beneficial fats to help nourish your body and keep you full.
Chocolate Chia Pudding
With just a few simple ingredients, you can make the yummiest creamy Chocolate Chia Pudding that’s both delicious and nutritious. We love this most for breakfast, but it’s a great snack or dessert, too.
Favorite Coconut Chia Pudding
Transform simple ingredients into nutrition-packed Coconut Chia Pudding. It’s a perfect kids breakfast or snack that parents will enjoy, too!
Easy Chickpea Fritters
They are easy to adjust for allergies, can be made on the stovetop or in the air fryer, and are great with a range of dipping sauces including Cucumber Yogurt Sauce, salsa, guacamole, hummus, and ketchup.
Easy Chicken Fritters
You can use any cooked chicken you have on hand, either leftover or purchased cooked from the store, as the base of this recipe. Then, you can make these tender chicken fritters in just a few minutes, with or without the addition of vegetables, as an easy meal component.
Black Bean Brownie Bites
Mix up healthy brownies with extra nutrients from black beans. They are just sweet enough, bake in about 10 minutes, and are so yummy to share with the kids!
Protein Banana Muffins
Packed with protein and calcium, this easy muffin recipe is easy to eat with one hand and is super satisfying, making it a yummy postpartum snack.
Favorite Oatmeal Muffins
These baked goodies have a solid dose of oatmeal for fiber, whole grains, and complex carbohydrates, yet are naturally sweet and tender—like a classic muffin should be.
Favorite Peanut Butter Muffins
These muffins for kids (or adults) are great on their own for breakfast or snack, or you can top them with butter and/or honey. You can choose one add-in for the whole batch or do a mixed batch to please everyone. And they work as full-size or mini muffins.
Spinach Egg Muffins
Savory little muffin bites are a great postpartum snack or easy meal since they are loaded with nutrition.
Best Tips for Postpartum Snacks
Aim to include protein and/or healthy fats in each snack to help keep yourself full through this tiring time. Remember to hydrate during pregnancy and postpartum and enjoy hydrating foods and drinks like Watermelon Juice, especially while breastfeeding. Pick up easy store bought snacks such as trail mix, yogurt, diced fruit, bananas, apples, cheese sticks, prepared chicken or shrimp, roasted nuts, nut butter, avocado, whole grain crackers, Greek yogurt, and smoothie pouches. Listen to your hunger and eat accordingly as it may vary during the postpartum period. Include foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids including nuts, seeds, fish like salmon, and more. You might like my no-bake snacks and Baby Cookies, too.
