Three Easy Breakfast Ideas Postpartum

Let’s face it; postpartum care practices don’t widely exist in our country. That means it is up to each family home to develop their techniques to take care of new moms and babies alike. We know that postpartum care is crucial, and we also recognize that many families don’t have extra time postpartum. Our goal is to help families with practical and straightforward tips and tricks to ensure new parents get the care and nutrition they need to recover from childbirth while acknowledging that there isn’t always much extra time. Today we are here to offer three easy breakfast ideas postpartum.

Overnight oats

Overnight oats are a simple and easy recipe that is protein and carb-packed. Oats are a galactagogue, so they are great for breastfeeding moms! Regardless of your feeding preference, you will love this recipe if you like oats.

Recipe:

• ½ cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
• ¾ cup Milk or Dairy-Free Milk of choice
• ¼ tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 tsp Ground Flax Seed
• 1 tsp Chia Seeds
• 2 tsp Brown Sugar
• ¼ cup Blueberries fresh or frozen
• 1 pinch Salt

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Protein smoothie

Protein smoothies can be a great breakfast choice and can be prepared in under three minutes. Try out Anathea’s favorite morning smoothie recipe that is packed with nutrients, protein, and more!

Recipe:

• 1/4 cup bananas
• 1/4 cup frozen mixed berries or berries of your choice
• 1 serving of protein powder
• 2 Tbs of chia seeds ( optional)
• 1 Tbs of flax seeds ( optional)
• 1.5 cups of spinach
• 1- 1 1/2 cup milk of choice

Blend all ingredients and enjoy!

Avocado toast

Possibly our favorite and the easiest of all breakfasts is avocado toast! Avocados are packed with healthy fats and fiber, making them a great breakfast choice. Avocado toast can be made fancy or straightforward, depending on your time and preferences. For added protein, we suggest adding a soft-boiled egg to the top. YUM!

Recipe:

• Two pieces of your favorite bread, toasted
• Butter
• Avocado
• Lime
• Salt
• Pepper
• Soft boiled egg (optional)

While your bread is toasting, mash your avocado and top it with a squeeze of lime. Once your bread is toasted, top it with the mashed avocado. Then top with salt, pepper, and any additional seasonings of your choice.

We hope you enjoyed this week’s blog and find our breakfast recipes helpful. Comment below to tell us what some of your favorite breakfast recipes are!

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