Postpartum Shatavari Rice Pudding Recipe

In the tender phase after childbirth, nurturing the body is essential to recovery and well-being. According to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian holistic healing science, new mamas should consume nourishing recipes tailored to support postpartum recovery. Among them is shatavari rice pudding, a soothing delicacy rooted in Ayurvedic principles that features shatavari, a revered herb known for its healing properties.

This delicately sweet, comforting and nourishing recipe is Holly's favorite post-birth meal, so we're excited to share the recipe with you! It's based off of this creamy rice pudding recipe, but modified with nutrient dense and high-quality ingredients for optimal health. By the way, you can find many of the ingredients we use at a lower price than at your grocery store through Thrive Market and save 40% off your first order with this link!

Postpartum Shatavari Rice Pudding Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups cold water
• 3/4 cup uncooked Lundberg sushi rice
• 2 cups coconut milk, divided
• 1/3 cup coconut sugar
• 1 pasture-raised egg, beaten
• 1 scoop grass-fed collagen peptides
• 2/3 cup golden raisins
• 1 tbsp grass-fed butter or ghee
• 1 tsp ceylon cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cardamom
• 1/2 tsp shatavari
• 1/4 tsp Redmond’s Real Salt (use code RESTORATIVE for 15% off any non-sale item)

Directions:

1. Pour water into a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat; stir in rice. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.
   
   
2. Combine cooked rice, 1 1/2 cups coconut milk, collagen peptides, coconut sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, shatavari, and salt in a clean saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until thick and creamy, about 15 minutes.
   
   
3. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup coconut milk, beaten egg, and raisins; cook 2 minutes more, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in butter or ghee and vanilla until combined.
   
   
4. Serve warm and enjoy!

Let this be just one of many warm bowls that carry you through postpartum. For more deeply nourishing, easy-to-make meals, explore our postpartum recipe guide here!