Cinnamon Chia Kefir With Toasted Walnuts
A creamy, probiotic-rich kefir bowl dotted with plump chia seeds and warm cinnamon. Paired with toasted walnuts for a satisfying, blood-sugar-friendly crunch.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive 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
Comfortably satisfied
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
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy 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
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
For a thicker, pudding-like texture, mix the kefir and chia seeds the night before and store them in the fridge.
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Instructions
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Next: Pour the kefir into a glass and…
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Pour the kefir into a glass and…
Pour the kefir into a glass and stir in the chia seeds along with a generous dash of ground cinnamon.
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Let the mixture sit for about 3…
Let the mixture sit for about 3 to 5 minutes so the chia seeds can begin to plump and soften.
Allow: 3 to 5 minutes
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Serve the spiced kefir with the walnuts…
Serve the spiced kefir with the walnuts on the side, enjoying a few crunchy nuts between sips.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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