For those who have attended one of my Balancing Hormone Bootcamps or have worked with me personally, then you know that this oatmeal bowl fits the bill when one is working on balancing their hormones daily. Not only is this bowl nutrient dense, but it is also full of some of the world’s greatest “superfoods”.  Each of these ingredients works to help balance your hormones and give your body some fantastic nutrients to start the day! Enjoy this breakfast recipe! Serves 2   Ingredients:  2 C filtered water 1 C old fashioned oats 2 T goji berries ¼ C sliced strawberries ¼ C blueberries 1 T chia seeds 1 T raw cacao nibs 2 tsp bee pollen 2 T chopped pecans 2 tsp maca powder Drizzle of raw honey     Directions: 1. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. 2. Add oats and goji berries and simmer on low heat until oatmeal is soft. 3. Divide oatmeal into two bowls and top with strawberries, blueberries, chia seeds, cacao nibs, bee pollen, pecans, maca powder and drizzle some raw honey on top. ENJOY!!!!                 © The Sown Life LLC, 2019

  For this recipe, I decided to make these waffles really simple and use a mix instead of making them completely from scratch. I like to use Simple Mills or Birch Benders waffle mix but you can use whatever you have on hand.  I focused on the toppings and made a lightly sweetened homemade blueberry sauce to top these waffles! I also toasted some pecans and added a dollop of Greek yogurt. They were so delicious, healthy and easy to make. Your family will love these!!!   Ingredients:  Waffle mix- (I use Simple Mills or Birch Benders) 1 12 oz. bag frozen blueberries 1 T ghee 1 C pecans 2 T maple syrup 1 C plain Greek yogurt pinch of sea salt     Directions:  1. In a medium saucepan, blend blueberries with maple syrup. Simmer over med. Heat until all the blueberries are softened and the sauce has thickened.  2. In a small skillet, melt ghee. Once the ghee is foaming a bit add the pecans. Toast until lightly browned. Sprinkle with a little sea salt. 3. Make waffles per package directions. 4. To assemble: your waffle goes on plate first, then sprinkle with toasted pecans. Drizzle your desired amount of blueberry syrup over top and place a dollop of Greek yogurt in the center.   5. I like a bit of all the ingredients with each bite. Enjoy!         © The Sown Life LLC, 2020

This granola has been a long-standing family favorite. I’ve been making it for years and often get asked for the recipe. It tastes way better than any store-bought granola, with much less added sugar. Making your own granola can really save you money as well. Why buy an expensive box when you can make your own and fill it with goodness? Oats are very good for balancing hormones; they help the body build up progesterone and testosterone, which balances out estrogen, which is much needed if you are estrogen dominant. Also, I just need to tell you what I’ve learned about chia seeds over the years.These little guys are an amazing superfood! Per ounce, they have more Omega-3s than salmon, 11 grams of fiber and 4 grams of protein. As if that wasn’t enough, they are loaded with antioxidants and calcium and help feed the good bacteria in your gut. Amazing! All the ingredients in this granola provide sustainable energy and won’t give you a sugar crash. Also, it’s very yummy, I call that a win. Please enjoy this family favorite and all the goodness that comes with it! Ingredients: 4 cups old-fashioned oats ½ cup unsweetened coconut ½ cup walnuts 3 TBS. hemp seed 2 TBS. chia seeds 1 stick of salted grass-fed butter ⅓ cup olive oil ⅓ cup maple syrup ⅓ cup coconut sugar ½ tsp. sea salt 3 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. vanilla Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Combine oats, coconut, walnuts, hemp […]