Protein Packed Porridge
Oct 13, 2022
Updated: May 28
Ladies, it's time to elevate the boring (and mostly nutritionally devoid) bowl of oatmeal. I learned how to make this marvelous breakfast from my sister, a midwife who is passionate about prenatal/postpartum nutrition. Pssst....we discuss in detail your nutrition needs in depth in our Intentional Birth childbirth course.
Your protein needs in the 1st and 2nd trimester are about 80 grams/day. And then in the 3rd trimester you need 100-120 grams/day. Meeting those daily needs can sometimes be challenging, let's make it easy with this tasty breakfast. It's simple, takes about 5 minutes to make, and you can feel free to put your own twist on it.
SERVING SIZE: 2 (so you have enough for the next day as well!)
INGREDIENTS
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2/3 c. old fashioned oats (12 g protein)---we love One Degree because they soak and sprout their oats, which helps eliminate anti-nutrients called phytates that block the absorption of nutrients
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1/8-1/4 tsp salt
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1 1/2 c. whole milk (12 g. protein), or almond milk (6 g protein)
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4 eggs, cracked (24 g protein)
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2 TBS beef gelatin (22 g protein)---we love Great Lakes brand
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2 scoops Collagen (19 . protein)---we love Vital Proteins brand
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15-20 drops of Stevia, or 1 -2 TBS maple syrup or honey
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1 avocado, scooped (optional but awesome)
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1-2 TBS MCT oil or coconut oil (optional but awesome)
Additional add-ins that will take the protein count over the top:
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flax seeds
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chia
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hemp hearts
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cream
DIRECTIONS
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In a medium saucepan stir together oats, milk, and salt. Bring to a boil then turn heat to low and cook until creamy.
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While the oats are cooking measure the remaining ingredients into the blender.
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When oats are finished cooking, add them to the blender full of ingredients and blend well.
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Top with a pat of butter and whatever else your heart desires.
One serving of this incredible porridge will give you 41.5 g of protein---woohoo!!! That's almost half your daily needs in the third trimester. Talk about starting your day off right!
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