Oatmeal: Perfect Breakfast Recipe For Lactating Mamas
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 C rolled oats
- 4 C water
- 1 T ghee (sesame oil for vegans)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/4 tsp ginger powder
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg powder
- 1/4 C ground flax seeds
- 5 dates (chopped)
- 1/4 C coconut sugar or honey
- Fresh almond milk (optional)
Instructions
- Add oats, water, ghee and spices to a heavy bottomed saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Turn down to medium-low heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Cook until soft and soupy.
- Turn off heat and add the sweetener, ground flax seeds and dates.
- Drizzle with fresh almond milk and serve hot.
Notes
* Use only old-fashioned rolled oats or quick oats. Avoid oat groats, steel-cut oats and instant oatmeal for this postpartum recipe.