Hormone Friendly Granola Bars with Chocolate
These granola bars were one of my go-to snacks during postpartum. They’re soft, nourishing, and easy to make with one bowl and a blender. Whether you’re breastfeeding, healing after birth, or just trying to eat better, these are made to fuel you — with ingredients that support hormones, digestion, and energy.
You can find the seeds and kitchen tools I use here.
Why These Ingredients Matter
Oats are great for supporting milk supply and digestion. Flax and chia seeds are full of healthy fats and plant-based omega-3s that support hormones and inflammation. Peanut butter brings protein and lasting energy, and honey or maple syrup offers a gentle, natural sweetness. Coconut oil and dark chocolate? A little antioxidant-rich, mood-boosting magic — because you deserve it.
Ingredients
For the Bars:
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
2 tbsp ground flax seeds
1 tbsp chia seeds
Optional: 1/2 tsp vanilla, pinch of sea salt
Splash of warm water (if needed to blend)
Chocolate Topping:
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1 tbsp coconut oil
Directions:
Blend oats, flax, and chia until just broken down.
Add peanut butter and sweetener. Blend again until smooth. Add a splash of warm water if it’s too thick.
Press the mixture into a parchment-lined dish.
Melt chocolate and coconut oil together, then spread over the top.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing into bars.
Tags: lactation, postpartum snack, hormone-friendly, granola bars, flax and chia, breastfeeding support
These store beautifully in the fridge or freezer — a sweet grab-and-go snack for busy mama days.