When your Starbucks drink can boost your milk supply, it is a good day! There are many ways you can turn your favorite Starbucks drink into a delicious, milk-boosting lactation coffee, and we have some great recipe ideas for you!
We've taken some simple Starbucks recipes, and turned them into protein-filled, milk makers!
Starbucks Lactation Drink Recipes:
Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Frappucino:
Starbucks Carmel Iced Coffee:
Starbucks Vanilla Cream Iced Coffee:
Starbucks Iced Mocha Fudge Brownie:
6 more Starbucks drinks to make with Milk Dust
Order at the counter, add a scoop of Milk Dust at home. Most of these are lower in caffeine than cold brew, so you can enjoy more than one.
🚫 Drinks to skip while you’re nursing
Skip anything with peppermint or a lot of mint, like Peppermint Mochas, the holiday peppermint drinks, and the “Medicine Ball” (Honey Citrus Mint Tea). Peppermint has traditionally been used to dry up milk when moms wean, so it’s worth avoiding if your supply is a concern.
☕ A quick caffeine note
The CDC says up to about 300 mg of caffeine a day is generally considered safe while breastfeeding. A grande cold brew is about 200 mg on its own, so mixing in lower-caffeine picks makes it easier to enjoy your coffee runs.
Caffeine amounts are approximate for a grande. Check the Starbucks app for your exact size and customization.
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Mothers with poor nutrition are more likely to be fatigued, sluggish, struggling with mental health, or even experiencing issues with their milk supply. Mamas need balanced, nutrient-dense foods to fuel their bodies and in turn fuel their babies. Bonus points if it is quick, easy, and can be taken on the go or easily consumed while breastfeeding.
"This is where products like Milk Dust come in; a nourishing and tasty supplement that you can add to smoothies or baked treats to give your body the protein, vitamins, and minerals it needs to fill you up, regulate your blood sugar and promote your overall health in the transitional time of postpartum. It also takes about an extra 500 calories per day to produce breast milk, and Milk Dust offers protein dense calories to help provide your body with that extra energy without giving you a sugar loaded crash later. Ingredients like fenugreek, Brewer’s yeast, and fennel seeds are known to support milk production, taking some of the worry out of the hard work of breastfeeding. "
-Sara Schulz Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practicioner, MSN, Lactation Counselor and Pediatric Mental Health Specialist.
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