Healing hormones CAN be delicious - meet your new breakfast go-to!
This Healthy Hormones Breakfast Bowl is packed with science-backed ingredients for your body's wellbeing, and is super easy to make 😋
Ingredients:
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 3 cups water or almond milk (for creamier texture)
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed OR chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon maca powder (optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh berries or fruit (blueberries, raspberries, apricots, etc.)
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions:
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Cook the Steel-Cut Oats: In a medium saucepan, bring the water or almond milk to a boil. Add the steel-cut oats and a pinch of sea salt. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20-30 minutes (or following package instructions), stirring occasionally until the oats are tender and the liquid is absorbed.
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Mix in Superfoods: Once the oats are cooked, stir in the chia seeds, ground flaxseed, cinnamon, and maca powder (if using). Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the mixture is well combined and thickened.
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Add Flavor: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and sweeten with honey or maple syrup if desired.
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Assemble the Bowl: Divide the cooked oats into bowls. Top each bowl with fresh berries, sliced almonds or walnuts, and pumpkin seeds.
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Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy a nutritious, hormone-healthy breakfast bowl!
Benefits of Ingredients:
- Steel-Cut Oats: Rich in fiber, which helps regulate blood sugar levels and promotes digestive health.
- Flaxseeds/Chia Seeds: High in omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for hormone production and balancing.
- Cinnamon: Helps stabilize blood sugar levels.
- Maca Powder: Known for its hormone-balancing properties.
- Berries: Packed with antioxidants that reduce inflammation and support overall health.
- Nuts and Seeds: Provide healthy fats and protein, which are important for hormone production.
Enjoy this hearty and nutritious breakfast to start your day with balanced hormones and sustained energy!😋🍴
