Hormone Balancing Overnight Oats
Postnatal nutrition doesn’t stop after the first 40 days, it’s only just the beginning. Nourish your body with these quick, easy and delicious overnight oats which contain:
Oats - provide slow releasing energy and are balancing to the nervous system
Chia seeds - high in omega 3 fatty acids, protein, fibre and minerals. They are anti-inflammatory and are beneficial for digestive health, bone health and balancing blood sugar
Maca - an adaptogen which has a great affinity with the endocrine system, balancing hormones
Ashwagandha - an adaptogen which in Ayurveda is known as ‘strength of a horse’ and is revered for its building, strengthening and nourishing nature making it a fantastic herb for mamas
Ingredients (serves 1)
1 medium organic apple, grated
1/2 cup rolled oats
2 tsp chia seeds
handful dried mulberries
1 tsp maca powder
1 tsp ashwagandha powder
1 cup plant milk
To serve:
coconut yoghurt
fresh/frozen berries
toasted pumpkin and sunflower seeds
Directions
Add oats, chia seeds, mulberries, maca and ashwagandha to a bowl and stir to combine. Next add in the grated apple and plant milk, mixing it all together. Leave in the fridge overnight. In the morning add a splash more milk if needed, a spoonful of coconut yoghurt, berries and the toasted seeds.
And there you have an extremely simple and nourishing breakfast!
Sit down, take a few long deep breaths and eat with love x