Vanilla Carob Berry Oat Crunch Bowl
A sweet, comforting snack bowl combining creamy vanilla oats, naturally sweet carob powder, juicy blueberries, and crunchy pumpkin seeds. Gentle on digestion, low in saturated fat, and completely free from gluten, dairy, and soy.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kelly + Lila
Kelly created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
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Instructions
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Next: Measure the rolled oats
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Measure the rolled oats
Measure the rolled oats, carob powder, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and unsweetened almond milk into a small bowl.
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Stir well with a spoon until the…
Stir well with a spoon until the oats absorb the liquid and form a smooth, thick, pudding-like consistency, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Look for: the oats absorb the liquid and form a smooth, thick, pudding-like consistency
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Top the oat mixture evenly with fresh…
Top the oat mixture evenly with fresh blueberries and pumpkin seeds.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Serve immediately at room temperature
Serve immediately at room temperature, or cover and chill in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Allow: 24 hours
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