PostPartum Snacks (no cooking required!)

If your sister or best friend is expecting this year, snacks are the way to her heart! These are my favorite store-bought snacks, which offer a variety of sweet, sour, and salty options without requiring you to set foot in the kitchen and are still nutritious and gut-friendly to support pregnancy and postpartum recovery.

Fermented and Sour

Fermented snacks are a delicious and natural way to boost digestion, balance hormones, and strengthen immunity—all essential during and after pregnancy. From probiotic-rich yogurt to tangy sauerkraut, these fermented foods can help nourish your body and benefit both mom and baby. In this list, you’ll find the best fermented snacks for pregnant and postpartum moms that are safe, satisfying, and easy for her to incorporate into her daily routine.

Wickle's Wicked Okra
Yes, I did send my husband on a stereotypical pregnancy-craving-induced treasure hunt late at night to find my something picked and spicy.

Greek yogurt, like this Black Cherry and Honey flavored It's easy to top a tangy greek yogurt with granola and fresh berries for a calcium-rich snack

Spicy

Craving something with a little kick? If you're pregnant or navigating the postpartum days, spicy snacks can totally hit the spot—and yes, they can be safe and even beneficial in moderation! Whether you’re battling weird pregnancy cravings or just need a flavorful pick-me-up during those long newborn nights, this list of spicy snacks for pregnant and postpartum moms has you covered. From spicy hummus to chili-lime popcorn, these options bring the heat without the worry.

Ocean's Halo Thai Seaweed
These also tick the crunch box, and are healthier than spicy potato chips. Seaweed is one of the best natural sources of iodine, a mineral essential for thyroid function and your baby’s brain development.

Chili Roasted Pistachios
Since these are individually wrapped snack size containers, they're easy to throw in a diaper bag or purse. It's best to avoid too much sodium, so don't binge on these! Pistachios are a plannt-based protein with healthy fats, fiber, vitamin B, magnesium, and iron which all combine to help support your postpartum recovery and appetite.

Sweet

There's something about satisfying a sweet tooth during late-night feeds! I'm a big fan of these lactation oat balls that I make for myself and keep in the freezer because they don't require baking or too much time on my feet, and because I keep them in the freezer they last quite awhile.

But when I don't want to prep or cook, these are my go-to packaged sweets (that still tick a few "health" boxes). Many of them include ingredients known to support lactation, like oats, flaxseed, and even dark chocolate—so you can treat yourself and help your milk supply at the same time. From no-bake lactation bites to naturally sweet fruit-based treats, this list has plenty of mom-approved options to enjoy guilt-free.

Little Debbie's Oatmeal Creme Pies
Oatmeal is widely believed to be a milk-booster and while I may be stretching health benefits of these specific tasty treats, a bit of indulgence is okay in the newborn trenches.

Dark Chocolate Kit Kat bars (Walmart / Amazon)
These are the best KitKat bars and they are so rarely at the grocery or convenience store. If you see some in a checkout line, stock up! Or order some in bulk online

Dark chocolate-covered cranberries
Flavonoids and antioxidants combine to fight depression, inflammation, and UTIs. Avoid the added sugars!

Pregnancy and postpartum are wild rides—sweet snacks can be a small but mighty way to fuel your body, boost your mood, and satisfy those intense cravings. Whether you're reaching for something to support lactation or just need a quick energy boost during the newborn phase, there's no shame in treating yourself!

Do you have a go-to sweet snack that got you through the tough days? Or a totally weird pregnancy craving you’d be brave enough to share? Drop it in the comments—I’d love to hear all about it!

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