Here we go. My first blog.
I’m so excited to have you here.
As with most recipes online I’m going to talk before you actually see the recipe. It wouldn’t be a blog (or an online recipe) without it now would it. Of course, if you’re here purely for the recipe, by all means, skip ahead. It’s at the bottom of the page.
I’ve been working on and off on this recipe for some time. Some ingredients have come and gone. Some have stuck around. Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with porridge made from just oats and milk. But once you go forward, there’s no going back. Both your tastebuds and body will thankyou for this one.
Built on standard porridge foundations this porridge is like no other. I’ve found a way to incorporate valuable postpartum nutrients into one easy recipe. Oats are rich in fibre and protein, aiding the physical repair of muscle and tissue. Chia seeds are high in omega 3 fatty acids which is great for reducing inflammation, cognitive function and mood stabilizing. Almonds are rich in calcium, for bone health; and healthy fats.
Traditional postpartum practices across the world encourage the new Mum to only eat and drink warmth. No cold drinks; no cold meals. This is believed to aid the healing of the womb and other bodily functions as the body finds its new normal. Some cultures even believe that feet must be kept warm at all times for similar reasons. What better way to stay warm than to indulge in this divine porridge.
Want to hear my postpartum planning tip? Life planning tip? Find ten minutes of your day and place all dry ingredients together into separate little baggies. Make as many as you like. That way when life gets busy or your energy or motivation is running low, simply grab a bag, empty it into a pot, add wet ingredients and cook away. I did this for my second postpartum. I had over twenty small zip lock bags stored away and it made life a whole lot less stressful and more nutritious.
Almond Porridge
Prep time – 2 to 5 minutes
Cook time – less than 5 minutes on the stove
Serves 1
Ingredients:
3/8 (3/4 of ½ cup) cup quick oats
2 tsp chia seeds
2 tsp hemp seeds
2 tbsp almond meal
1 tbsp peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)
1 mashed banana
Milk of choice
Slivered almonds and honey to serve
Method:
Add all ingredients into small pot and cook on stove until oats soften and chia seeds swell.
Serve warm with honey and slivered almonds.
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