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Banana Oat Waffles, made with bananas, oats, flaxseeds and berries, are perfect as freezer meals for new moms, as lactation waffles and freezer-friendly meals.

I love these banana oatmeal waffles as a postpartum mom. Fluffy, yet full of protein and fiber, topped with a sweet syrup and fruit of your choice.

I’ll tell you, this oat waffle recipe makes delicious high protein waffles that make for good breastfeeding snacks or meals, made with healthy, filling ingredients.

What’s special about these lactation waffles is that they contain some secret ingredients that act as lactogenic foods to help with milk production!

I am planning on breastfeeding for as long as possible.

Since updating this post, I’ve written about being starving while breastfeeding and my favorite healthy breastfeeding snacks.

Eating enough calories and drinking enough liquids were so important in my breastfeeding journey.

These easy protein waffles are great as lactation waffles.

It’s difficult to find palatable brewers yeast recipes, unless it is hidden in baked goods or smoothies, but these oat banana waffles won’t let you down!

Ingredients For Banana Oat Waffles

Here’s what you need for these lactation waffles.

• waffle maker
• all purpose flour
• rolled oats
• brewers yeast (add’s extra nutrients and helps with lactation)
• baking powder
• ground cinnamon
• salt
• ground flaxseed
• coconut sugar or maple syrup
• milk
• eggs
• coconut oil or butter
• vanilla extract
• mixed berries (I used frozen) or choice of fruit
• bananas

If you’ve never had brewer’s yeast, it can be kinda bitter.

I recommend this brewer’s yeast which is made by and for nursing moms. It doesn’t make these healthy protein waffles overly bitter, like some brewers yeast breastfeeding recipes. 

You can read more about what brewer’s yeast is here.

We truly use our waffle maker all the time to make the best homemade belgian waffles. 

I use mine on repeat for this banana oatmeal waffle recipe, chocolate protein waffles and these baby waffles.

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I started making some easy freezer meals for new moms in late February to prepare for postpartum, and I already know these oat waffles will play a HUGE role in making my life easier.

Reheat breakfasts are going to be key, especially when I’m breastfeeding and running. 

Eggs are also very healthy for pregnancy.

If you’ve been reading my pregnancy post updates (20 weeks, 25 weeks, 30 weeks, 35 weeks, 38 week pregnancy update), it’s no surprise that eggs have always appeared as one of the foods I’ve craved throughout pregnancy.

They offer so many essential micronutrients, such as choline, which is great for brain health and more for baby.

How To Make Healthy Banana Oat Waffles

These oat banana waffles are special because they are waffles with fruit inside and on top!

Since they freeze well, I also like to reheat them, add some peanut butter, and eat them one-handed. Like, when I’m nursing and have insatiable breastfeeding hunger.

Start by preheating your waffle maker. In a large bowl, whisk your dry ingredients (flour through coconut sugar). 

Mix your wet ingredients in a separate bowl, and add them into the dry ingredients.

Allow the batter to sit to thicken, and last, add in the mixed berries and bananas. 

Pour the batter onto your waffle iron and cook according to directions. Save extra fruit for a fruit topping for waffles. 

These healthy oatmeal waffles are an easy meal prep breakfast recipe.

FAQ

Are lactation waffles healthy?

Yes. These healthy high-protein waffles are also high in fiber, B-Vitamins, selenium, iron, magnesium and more.

Plus, when topped with or mixed with berries, you’re also getting ample Vitamin C and antioxidants.

Do lactation waffles help with milk production?

Yes, they should. Even if these worked only a little bit for milk production, high protein waffles with oatmeal and a fruit topping makes for a delicious, hearty breakfast. 

This oat waffle recipe combines three of the healthy galactagogues:
– oats
– flaxseed
– brewer’s yeast

How to Freeze and Reheat Banana Oat Waffles

To freeze, let waffles cool completely. Once cooled, transfer into a freezer-friendly ziplock bag or stasher bag.

If placing multiple waffles in one bag, I like to use parchment paper to keep them all from sticking. Freeze for up to 3 months.

When ready to eat, thaw the lactation waffles in the microwave or heat in the toaster or toaster oven (just like you would Eggo’s)!

Add an extra fruit topping for the waffles if you want to!

More Healthy Breakfast Recipes:

• Baby friendly french toast sticks
• Sweet potato egg casserole
• Oatmeal bake with blueberries
• Vegan sweet potato kale hash
• The best lactation smoothies.
• Almond flour banana muffins

Servings 6

Banana Oat Waffles

Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN

These Banana Oat Waffles are perfect for new moms as lactation waffles and are great freezer-friendly meals.

4.89 from 9 ratings

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Ingredients  

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• 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 Tbsp brewers yeast
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed
• 1/2 cup coconut sugar
• 1 medium banana, mashed
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup mixed berries I used frozen
• powdered sugar for topping, optional

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Instructions 

1. Preheat waffle maker.
2. In a large bowl, whisk dry ingredients (flour, oats, brewer’s yeast, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, flaxseed and coconut sugar).
3. In a separate bowl, mix your wet ingredients (mashed banana, maple syrup, milk, eggs, coconut oil, vanilla extract).
4. Add wet into dry ingredients and mix. Allow batter to sit for a couple of minutes to thicken. Add mixed berries last to prevent staining.
5. Pour batter onto hot waffle iron and cook for a few minutes, or according to waffle maker directions.
6. Once done, top with more fruit and powdered sugar, if desired.

Notes

Note: To freeze, let waffles completely cool. Keep waffles in freezer friendly ziplock bag. If placing multiple waffles in one bag, I like to use parchment paper to keep them all from sticking. When ready to eat, thaw in microwave or heat in toaster!

Equipment

BetterBody Foods Organic Virgin Coconut Oil — Cold-Pressed and Unrefined Coconut Oil, Medium Temperature Cooking Oil, Great Alternative To Butter, Light Coconut Flavor and Aroma, 56 Ounce

Butternut Mountain Farm, 100% Pure Maple Syrup From Vermont, Grade A, Amber Color, Rich Taste, All Natural, Easy Pour Jug, 32 Fl Oz, 1 Qt

Nutiva Organic Non-GMO Unrefined Granulated Coconut Sugar, 1 Pound (Pack of 3)

Spectrum Essentials Organic Ground Flaxseed, 24 Ounce (Pack of 1)

Brewers Yeast Powder for Lactation – Mommy Knows Best Brewer’s Yeast for Breastfeeding Mothers – Mild Nutty Flavored Unsweetened and Debittered – 16 ounces

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 427kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 7gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 359mgFiber: 4gSugar: 24g

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