If you are stuck in a breakfast rut and need something tasty to look forward to in the mornings, our February recipe – Happy Hormone Cacao Baked Oats – has you covered. Baked oats have become a favourite among health-conscious foodies for good reason: they’re easy to make, versatile, and packed with wholesome ingredients. And they’re a great alternative to your morning bowl of porridge!
Oats are a powerhouse ingredient, packed with fibre to support digestion, beta-glucans to lower cholesterol, and slow-releasing carbs to keep your energy stable throughout the morning. In this recipe, we take oats to the next level with hormone-loving superfoods, protein, and healthy fats to help you feel your best.
This version is designed specifically with women’s health in mind. It tastes just like chocolate cake, but it’s loaded with ingredients to support your energy, mood, and overall wellbeing. Delicious, nutritious, and the perfect way to start your day!
Why this recipe is a perfect choice for menopause
This recipe has been carefully crafted with ingredients that specifically support women going through menopause:
- Cacao: a magnesium-rich superfood to ease stress, improve mood, and reduce muscle tension. Magnesium also helps with sleep disturbances, a common symptom of menopause. We love the pure ceremonial cacao from Espiritu Cacao.
- Flaxseed: a natural source of phytoestrogens, which mimic oestrogen in the body and help balance hormone levels. Flaxseed is also rich in omega 3s to help fight inflammation and support heart health.
- Collagen: declining oestrogen during menopause can lead to thinning hair, dry skin, and joint pain. Collagen helps support skin elasticity, hair health, and strong joints. We recommend the pure collagen powder from Planet Paleo.
- Maca powder: known for its hormone-balancing properties, maca can help reduce hot flushes, boost energy, and improve libido.
Combined, these ingredients make a breakfast that not only tastes indulgent but also actively works to ease menopause symptoms and support your overall wellbeing. It’s a treat for your taste buds – and your hormones.
We hope you will try it – and feel the difference! If you have a question about menopause, or a digestive and gut health issue, please get in touch.
