NutritionbyShirlee

I’ve been getting a lot of DMs asking how I make my no-bake lactation energy bites so here it is:
Mix in a big bowl:
2 cups oats, 1/2 c flaxseed meal, 2-3 tbsp chia seeds, 2-3 tbsp brewers yeast, 1 cup peanut butter (or any nut butter of choice), 2-3 tbsp melted coconut oil, 1/4 cup honey, dash of cinnamon, & then the mixtures can be as you desire. I added a few spoons chocolate chips and shredded dried coconut. You can also do raisins. You may need to adjust the measurements as you see needed. Then form balls and refrigerate. Enjoy!

Postpartum reality: I want something sweet, nourishing, and fast—and this checks every box. Sticky dates for energy, healthy fats from butter & the pecan, and chocolate because life is still meant to be enjoyed.

No restriction. Just real food that feels good.

Save this for your next “I need something sweet but also filling” moment 🤍

Recipe for these chocolate covered butter pecan dates:
Pit the dates, fill each date with butter then stuff with a pecan, cover each date in melted chocolate and coconut oil mixture, sprinkle sea salt on top and freeze.

What’s your go-to breakfast??
My breakfast on repeat. 3 eggs on top of an avocado & tomato salad with a side of gluten free tortilla.
Starting off the mornings with protein, health fats and carbs. Starting off my morning with all the nutrients to fuel my body 🙌

I used to restrict all day and then at night be starving and binge. Now I know how important it is to start my day strong and continue to nourish my body during the day without restricting.

Bone broth = minerals, collagen, and hydration in one cup ✨
An easy way to support healing, milk supply, and energy postpartum.

Simple, delicious and nutritious. You’ll want to save this recipe 💕

What my snacks look like these days:
Greek yogurt topped with pecans, cashews, macadamia nuts, raisins, bananas, and coconut shreds 💕
A filling nutrient dense and nourishing snack filled with healthy fats, protein, & carbs to help you recover postpartum and keep up your milk supply.
To all my breastfeeding mamas- focus on nourishing yourself while nourishing your baby 🙏

Breakfast: 3 eggs scrambled with spinach, tomato and avocado, cheese
Snack: walnuts
Lunch: salmon and asparagus (left overs for lunch)
Snack: whipped cottage cheese and maple syrup topped with berries, nuts and shredded coconut
Dinner: tuna salad (at a restaurant)

Focusing on protein, healthy fats, hydration, and foods that support recovery + milk supply.
Reminder: your body isn’t “bouncing back”—it’s rebuilding, healing, and sustaining life.