Is there any hunger like new mom hunger? Especially, but not exclusively, if you’re breastfeeding. You just created or adopted a human and are now their fierce earthly protector. Talk about an endurance event!

We asked our resident Real Food expert (hello PhD in Nutrition & Exercise Science), Pro Ultra Runner, 2014 Western States 100 Champion, environmental activist, and new mom Stephanie Howe what has been fueling her.

⁠She created this hardy recipe in her early weeks of motherhood. It’s easy and loaded with healthy fats, slow burn carbs, even adaptogens!

NIGHT BEFORE: Soak 1 cup steel cut oats in ~1c water overnight.⁠

In the morning, add soaked oats, 1 cup milk of choice, 1 T coconut oil, and 1-2 tsp turmeric to a pot.

Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer.

Simmer for 15min or until oats are soft. ⁠

Top it off! Add coconut sugar (or brown sugar or maple syrup), chopped nuts, fruits, chia seeds…definitely add a scoop of Flax Meal if you’re BFing.

Enjoy. Breathe. You’re doing great.

Find all of Steph's recipes on here under Real Food with Steph!⁠ And be sure to follow Steph on Instagram, @stephaniemariehowe, and Twitter, @StefanaMarie