Mama’s Grains Drinks

Milk-making drinks or lactogenic drinks are a great way to increase mama’s vitamins, minerals, protein and promote lactation and digestion! These recipes are thousands of years old and have cross-cultural origins.

Try a drink for a few days to see how your body responds or try them all! :) 

Oatmeal Water: Add 1 tsp of oatmeal flakes to one cup of hot water.

Add pinch of cinnamon, ginger, powdered fennel, or anise.

Add manuka or local honey or molasses.

Steep for 10 minutes then strain the liquid off, drink and enjoy!

Chickpea Water: Rinse and soak 1/2 cup chickpeas for 1.5 hours, drain.

On low heat, simmer chickpeas and 4 cups of water for 1.5 hours.

Add salt and basil if desired. Strain off liquid, drink and enjoy!

Quinoa Water: Rinse and soak 1/2 cup of quinoa for 1.5 hours, drain.

On low heat, simmer quinoa and 4 cups of water for 30 minutes.

Add cinnamon and other spices/sweeteners. Strain off liquid, drink and enjoy!

Barley Water: Rinse and soak 1/2 cup barley grains/pearls for 1.5 hours, drain.

On low heat, simmer barley, a date or fig, and 4 cups of water for 30 minutes.

Add cinnamon and other spices/sweeteners. Strain off liquid, drink and enjoy!

Juicing: Juicing is a great way to increase energy, mood, and focus- especially during those postpartum days. Combine rainbow carrots, beets and fennel in juicer and enjoy!