Creamy Peanut Butter Casein Shake
A rich and satisfying protein shake blending creamy peanut butter with tart raspberries. Perfect for stabilizing blood sugar and keeping you full for hours.
The perimenopause lens
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
Check how the whole meal lands
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Hot flashes
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Appetite changes
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One meal does not determine body weight. Look at fullness, energy and repeatable eating patterns over time instead.
Track: fullness + meal rhythm
Fatigue
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Notice energy alongside sleep, meals and symptoms across several days. Ongoing fatigue deserves a clinical conversation.
Track: energy + previous night
Before you start
Your 2-minute game plan
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Equipment
Blender
Time saver
Measure everything before you start so this quick recipe moves without pauses.
Do these three things first
- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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One clear step at a time
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Next: Add the casein protein powder
- 01
Add the casein protein powder
Add the casein protein powder, peanut butter, almond milk, ground flaxseed, and frozen raspberries to a blender.
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Add a handful of ice
Add a handful of ice, a dash of ground cinnamon, and a small pinch of sea salt to the blender.
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Blend until completely smooth and creamy
Blend until completely smooth and creamy, about 20 to 30 seconds. Add a splash more almond milk if you prefer it thinner.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Casein absorbs much more liquid than…
Casein absorbs much more liquid than whey; if the shake is too thick after resting, add a splash more almond milk and blend (or shake) again.
For a dessert-like "pudding" texture
For a dessert-like "pudding" texture, start with about 1/2 cup almond milk, blend, then let it sit for 3 to 5 minutes to thicken.
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