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Recover your adrenals with this evening oatmeal dish


One of my favorite suggestions for people with adrenal fatigue is to start nourishing their mineral supply, their sleep, and reducing stress. The key word is nourish.

This evening oatmeal is wonderful for that.  Those of you who are concerned that I am asking someone to eat near bedtime have a good point. But realize those with true adrenal fatigue should not necessarily fast for too long of a period of time because fasting can cause further cortisol imbalance. Those who have adequate adrenal function should not eat this before bedtime but perhaps at another time.

If you are unclear about whether or not you have adrenal fatigue you may request a four point cortisol test like the adrenal stress index that is offered through many naturopathic physician offices.

Apple Pie Oatmeal from “The Oh She Glows Cookbook”

1 serving

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 8 to 12:
Gluten free, oil-free, refined-sugar free, soy-free
1/3 cup gluten free rolled oats
1 medium Gala Apple, peeled, cored, and chopped into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup almond milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for serving
¼ teaspoon of ground dried ginger
Pinch of sea salt
½ teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon of pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts for serving
1 tablespoon hemp seeds for serving
Pinch of unsweetened shredded coconut for serving.
Directions:
1. In medium saucepan, over medium heat, combine the oats, apple, chia seeds, applesauce, almond milk, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Whisk well to combine. Bring the mixture to a low boil over medium heat. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often.
2. When the mixture has thickened and the liquid has been absorbed, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla and maple syrup to taste.
3. Pour the oatmeal into a bowl and top it. With chopped walnuts, hemp seeds, a pinch of cinnamon, and a pinch of shredded coconut.
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