Strawberry Coconut Cream Protein Shake
A creamy, low-carb shake featuring sweet strawberry whey and rich coconut milk. Fortified with chia seeds for a sustained, blood sugar-friendly energy boost.
The perimenopause lens
A cautious perimenopause lens
These tags explain why the recipe may appear in Lila. They are prompts for noticing your own patterns—not evidence that this meal treats a symptom.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
Check how the whole meal lands
Food is one part of energy. Notice meal timing, sleep and symptoms together rather than assigning the result to one nutrient.
Track: energy 1–3 hours later
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
Brain fog
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Sleep, stress, meals and symptoms overlap. Seeing them together is more useful than crediting one ingredient.
Track: focus + 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.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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One clear step at a time
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Next: Pour the unsweetened coconut milk into a…
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Pour the unsweetened coconut milk into a…
Pour the unsweetened coconut milk into a blender first to prevent the powder from sticking to the blades.
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Add the strawberry whey protein powder and…
Add the strawberry whey protein powder and chia seeds. Toss in a handful of ice cubes and a tiny pinch of salt to naturally enhance the strawberry flavor.
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Blend on high for about 30 seconds…
Blend on high for about 30 seconds until completely smooth, creamy, and well combined.
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Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately…
Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately while cold.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
If you prefer a thicker
If you prefer a thicker, milkshake-like texture, let the blended shake sit for 5 minutes before drinking. The chia seeds will absorb the liquid and thicken beautifully.
Ensure your whey protein powder is…
Ensure your whey protein powder is sweetened with stevia or monk fruit rather than added sugars to keep blood sugar exceptionally stable.
Canned coconut milk can be used…
Canned coconut milk can be used for a richer flavor, but you may want to dilute it with a little water so it isn't overly heavy.
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