Breastfeeding snacks

There are several galactagogue foods. These include: 

Moringa, whose studies have shown the benefits of moringa on milk production from 250 mg every 12 hours. One Milk moonies bite provides more than the study dose, for optimal efficacy. 

Fenugreek, which supports milk production within 24 to 72 hours of the first intake of the plant. It is the star active ingredient in our Banana choc and Cho-chocolat snacks. 

Brewer's yeast and oats, which contain a compound called β-glucan that helps increase levels of the hormone prolactin, the hormone that triggers milk production. Twice as many women experience a boost in lactation when they consume brewer's yeast compared to those who do not. 

Flaxseeds, as these seeds in particular contain phytoestrogens that help increase prolactin production.

Our chocolate chip cookie mix contains brewer's yeast, oats and flaxseeds. 

Fennel, which is traditionally recognised as having a beneficial effect. Do bear in mind that fennel contains compounds that may be harmful to your baby during breastfeeding. Any fennel-based product should be free from estragole, so pay close attention to its breastfeeding food supplement. Caraway and star anise are also traditionally used. 

These are not your average cereal bars. First and foremost, they are a genuinely healthy product — no refined sugar, made with raw, natural, unrefined, 100% organic ingredients (except for the DHA enrichment, which is not available in organic form), and of the highest quality: hazelnuts, almonds, seeds, cacao, banana, and more. Each snack is deeply satisfying and nourishing, weighing 45g — compared to the 30g you typically find elsewhere. That alone sets our snacks well apart from standard products. On top of that, they are exceptionally rich in nutrients, fibre, and healthy fats. And crucially, they contain galactagogues (fenugreek, moringa, etc.) in quantities based on scientific studies, to support lactation. These are truly multifunctional products: healthy, nutrient-dense, and beneficial for breastfeeding.

We recommend starting with just 1 per day, then gradually increasing the dose based on how you feel. Some mums only need half a square per day, others need 2 — it varies from person to person. You could, for example, have a Banana choc square in the morning and a Cho-chocolat square in the afternoon, which lets you vary the flavours and also provides a DHA intake with Cho-chocolat. DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid essential for the healthy development of your baby's brain and vision.

We recommend always starting with a single product and observing the effects it has on you. You can then gradually increase the dose and the number of products, alternating with a breastfeeding herbal tea. The risk of taking several products at once is creating an engorgement, which would be counterproductive.