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Date and Walnut Oat Porridge — an Energy and Iron-Friendly Filling Breakfast for Breastfeeding Mothers

Name: Date and Walnut Oat Porridge — an Energy and Iron-Friendly Filling Breakfast for Breastfeeding Mothers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (~45 g) Rolled oats; 1 cup (240 ml) Milk; 2 pcs (pitted, chopped) Dates; 1 tbsp (coarsely chopped) Walnuts; 1 tsp Grape molasses; 1 pinch Cinnamon

Made with the filling fibre of oats, the natural sweetness of dates and grape molasses, and a handful of walnuts, this warm porridge offers a cosy, energy- and iron-friendly start for tired mornings while breastfeeding.

⏱ 15 min 🍽 1 servings 🔥 420 kcal

⚠️ Contains allergens: milk, gluten, nuts

Ingredients

1/2 cup (~45 g) Rolled oats
1 cup (240 ml) Milk
2 pcs (pitted, chopped) Dates
1 tbsp (coarsely chopped) Walnuts
1 tsp Grape molasses
1 pinch Cinnamon

Directions

1
Cook the oats and milk in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 7-8 minutes until thickened.
2
Add the chopped dates and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
3
Remove from the heat; stir in the grape molasses and cinnamon.
4
Spoon the porridge into a bowl and scatter the coarsely chopped walnuts on top.
5
Serve warm; loosen with a little more milk if you like.

🌱 Why is it nourishing?

Oats are a filling grain with slow-releasing energy and fibre. Dates, walnuts and grape molasses contribute iron and are traditionally favoured during the postpartum and breastfeeding period. A warm, satisfying bowl can be a gentle start to tired mornings.

Maiyko's note

At Maiyko, we care about mothers being gently kind to themselves too; a warm, balanced bowl is a small but precious moment of care on busy days. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes; please make your nutrition decisions during breastfeeding and the postpartum period in consultation with your doctor.

Nutrition per serving

420

kcal

13 g

protein

58 g

carbs

15 g

fat

6 g

fiber

Foods in this recipe

⚕️ This recipe is for general informational purposes. The right time to introduce new foods and the risk of allergies vary from baby to baby — consult your pediatrician.

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