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Pink Lactation Drink Recipe

Published: May 26, 2021 · Modified: Apr 30, 2023 by Audrey · This post may contain affiliate links

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Image with text that says how to make a lactation pink drink above is a photo of ingredients and below is an image of a pink drink in a glass.

This pink lactation drink is perfect for moms who are breastfeeding and need to stay hydrated. I loved this drink while I was pumping!

Image with text that says how to make a lactation pink drink above is a photo of ingredients and below is an image of a pink drink in a glass.

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Not only is this pink drink pretty but it’s pretty close to the actual pink drink at Starbucks. There are some differences, for example this version does not have any caffeine where as the original does. The original version also Strawberry Açaí Refreshers that is made from green coffee extract where as this one is made from juice.

Pink Lactation Drink (a drink made from coconut milk and juice with freeze dried strawberries) on a wooden background.
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  • Why you’ll love this drink
  • What’s in the original Starbucks pink drink?
  • What ingredients are needed for this recipe?
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Why you’ll love this drink

This drink is great for staying hydrated which may help increase your breast milk supply. Making milk takes calories and tons of water! It can also make you very hungry and thristy. These lactation cookies are the perfect snack when breastfeeding has your appetite ramped up.

This drink also has coconut milk in it. According to Mommy Nearest,

Coconut is a part of a unique group of foods composed of good saturated fats known as “medium chain fatty acids” and a mother’s breast milk is another. EFAs and Omega-3s help increase a woman’s supply several ways. The first is by simply improving mom’s nutrition so she can produce the hormones necessary for milk production.

Two other things that also helped me with my breastfeeding and pumping journey were the Haakaa manual breast pump and Mother’s Milk tea.

What’s in the original Starbucks pink drink?

According to the Starbucks website:

Our crisp, Strawberry Açaí Refreshers® Beverage, with its accents of passion fruit, is combined with creamy coconutmilk. A fruity and refreshing sip of spring, no matter what time of year.

Their nutritional information also states there is 45 mg of caffeine for a grande size. My copycat version below contains no caffeine.

What ingredients are needed for this recipe?

Pink Lactation Drink Recipe Ingredients needed to make.

To make this recipe, you will need:

  • Ice: Just like the original. Add as much or as little as you like.
  • Pink cranberry juice: I used Ocean Spray.
  • Vanilla coconut milk: I find that the unsweetened version works well since this juice is already very sweet.
  • Freeze dried strawberries: You’ll need just a few.
  • Chia seeds (optional): I like to add a few chia seeds to mine to add extra nutrients.
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Pink Lactation Drink Recipe

Pink Lactation Drink Recipe

Audrey
This pink lactation drink is perfect for moms who are breastfeeding and need to stay hydrating. I loved this drink while I was pumping!
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 2 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Total Time 2 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 drink
Calories 161 kcal

Equipment

  • tumbler (you can also stir)

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup pink cranberry juice
  • ⅓ cup vanilla coconut milk I used unsweetened
  • 1-2 teaspoon chia seeds optional for extra nutrients that may support breastfeeding
  • ¼ cup freeze dried strawberries
  • ice

Instructions
 

  • If you have a tumbler for mixed drinks combine the ingredients except for ice and shake well. Pour over ice.
  • If you don't have a tumbler, stir well and then pour over ice.

Notes

Nutritional information is an estimate only.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 drinkCalories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 823mgFiber: 8gSugar: 57gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 776mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 13mg
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Comments

  1. Tori says

    September 24, 2022 at 4:27 pm

    No where around me has pink cranberry juice. What else can I use?

    Reply
  2. Olivia says

    August 22, 2022 at 8:52 pm

    Can you use frozen strawberries or fresh instead of freeze dried? P

    Reply
    • Audrey says

      August 23, 2022 at 11:47 am

      Yes, you can.

      Reply
  3. Haley says

    August 21, 2022 at 2:27 pm

    I’m allergic to coconut..os there anything else I can use instead?

    Reply
    • Audrey says

      August 22, 2022 at 1:08 pm

      You can use regular milk or a little bit of half and half.

      Reply
  4. MyWorldTheirWay says

    July 05, 2021 at 1:28 pm

    This is a nice and refreshing healthy drink for everyone and especially the new moms.

    Reply
  5. Kimmy says

    June 04, 2021 at 6:18 am

    This sounds a whole lot better than the Starbucks version!

    Reply
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