Real Food with Steph: New Mom Overnight Oats
Is there any hunger like new mom hunger? Especially, but not exclusively, if you’re breastfeeding. You just created or adopted a human and are now their fierce earthly protector. Talk about an endurance event!
We asked our resident Real Food expert (hello PhD in Nutrition & Exercise Science), Pro Ultra Runner, 2014 Western States 100 Champion, environmental activist, and new mom Stephanie Howe what has been fueling her.
She created this hardy recipe in her early weeks of motherhood. It’s easy and loaded with healthy fats, slow burn carbs, even adaptogens!
Turmeric Coconut Oats
NIGHT BEFORE: Soak 1 cup steel cut oats in ~1c water overnight.
In the morning, add soaked oats, 1 cup milk of choice, 1 T coconut oil, and 1-2 tsp turmeric to a pot.
Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer.
Simmer for 15min or until oats are soft.
Top it off! Add coconut sugar (or brown sugar or maple syrup), chopped nuts, fruits, chia seeds…definitely add a scoop of Flax Meal if you’re BFing.
Enjoy. Breathe. You’re doing great.
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