Delicious Caribbean-Inspired Lactation-Boosting Recipes for Nursing Moms

Here are Caribbean-inspired recipes packed with lactation-boosting ingredients like coconut, moringa, oats, and fenugreek to help support milk production.

Caribbean-Inspired Recipes for Nursing Moms

Callaloo dish

Breakfast

🌴 Coconut & Oat Porridge (Serves 2)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats (rich in fiber & supports milk supply)

• 1 cup coconut milk (healthy fats for energy & lactation)

• 1 tbsp flaxseeds (boosts omega-3s & milk production)

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• 1 tsp cinnamon (stabilizes blood sugar)

• 1 tbsp honey (natural energy booster)

Instructions:

1. In a pot, bring coconut milk to a simmer.

2. Stir in oats, flaxseeds, and chia seeds.

3. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Add cinnamon and honey before serving.

⏳ Why it’s great? Hydrating, energy-boosting, and packed with galactagogues (milk-boosting foods).

🍌 Plantain & Peanut Butter Smoothie (Serves 1)

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe plantain (iron-rich & supports milk supply)

• 1 tbsp peanut butter (protein & healthy fats)

• 1 cup almond milk or coconut milk

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• 1 tbsp ground flaxseeds

• ½ cup ice

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.

2. Pour into a glass & enjoy!

⏳ Why it’s great? Supports digestion, rich in healthy fats, and naturally sweet.

Lunch & Dinner

🍛 Moringa & Coconut Fish Stew (Serves 4)

Ingredients:

• 2 fillets of snapper or cod (protein for recovery)

• 2 cups coconut milk

• 1 cup fresh moringa leaves (iron & lactation-boosting)

• 1 onion (anti-inflammatory)

• 2 cloves garlic (supports immune health)

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil.

2. Add coconut milk, turmeric, and fish fillets. Simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Stir in moringa leaves and cook for another 5 minutes.

4. Add lime juice and serve warm.

⏳ Why it’s great? Moringa is a powerhouse for iron & lactation, and coconut provides hydration & energy.

🍲 Pumpkin & Callaloo Soup (Serves 4)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups pumpkin (vitamin A for postpartum healing)

• 2 cups callaloo or spinach (iron-rich)

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp thyme

• 4 cups vegetable broth

• 1 can coconut milk

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil.

2. Add pumpkin, callaloo, broth, and thyme. Simmer for 20 minutes.

3. Blend until smooth, then stir in coconut milk.

⏳ Why it’s great? Supports hydration, digestion, and milk production.

Snacks & Drinks

🍪 Caribbean Lactation Cookies (Makes 12)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup oats

• ½ cup coconut flour

• 1 tbsp flaxseeds

• 1 tbsp fenugreek powder (boosts milk supply)

• ¼ cup honey

• 2 tbsp coconut oil

• 1 egg

• ½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.

3. Shape into cookies & bake for 12-15 minutes.

⏳ Why it’s great? Perfect for snacking, rich in galactagogues.

🌿 Moringa & Ginger Tonic

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp fresh moringa leaves (or 1 tsp moringa powder)

• 1-inch piece of ginger, grated

• 1 tsp honey

• 1 cup hot water

Instructions:

1. Steep moringa leaves & ginger in hot water for 10 minutes.

2. Strain and add honey before drinking.

⏳ Why it’s great? Helps milk production, digestion, and postpartum recovery.