Flaxseed & Apricot Hormone-Balancing Porridge

Serves 1.

 Ingredients:

• ½ cup rolled oats (whole grain, intact for slower digestion)
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• ¼ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 cup soy milk
• ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 small apple, grated
• 1 tablespoon dried apricots, chopped

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, combine oats, ground flaxseeds, chia seeds, cinnamon, and ginger.
2. Add soy milk and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5-7 minutes until the porridge reaches your desired consistency, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. 
4. While the porridge cooks, grate the apple. 
5. Remove porridge from heat and stir in the grated apple, vanilla extract, and tahini. 
6. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with blueberries, walnuts, flaxseeds, chia seeds, and dried apricots.

Nutritional breakdown per serving:

Calories: 520 kcal

Protein: 15g

Total Fat: 30g

• Saturated Fat: 3.5g
• Monounsaturated Fat: 8g
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g

Total Carbohydrates: 52g

• Dietary Fiber: 14g
• Natural Sugars: 18g
• Added Sugar: 0g 

Micronutrients (% daily value):

• Vitamin A: 15% DV
• Vitamin E: 25% DV
• Vitamin K: 12% DV
• Folate: 15% DV
• Thiamin (B1): 30% DV
• Riboflavin (B2): 15% DV