Protein Cheesecake Parfait with Berries
A velvety, high-protein dessert-like parfait made with blended cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, vanilla protein, and warm cinnamon. Layered with fresh berries and almond butter for a delicious, blood-sugar-friendly treat.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Vanessa + Lila
Vanessa 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
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.
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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.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
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Total
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Instructions
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Next: Place the low-fat cottage cheese
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Place the low-fat cottage cheese
Place the low-fat cottage cheese, nonfat Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and vanilla protein powder into a small blender or food processor.
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Blend on high speed for 30 to…
Blend on high speed for 30 to 45 seconds until completely smooth and silky with no remaining cheese curds.
Look for: completely smooth and silky with no remaining cheese curds
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Spoon half of the blended protein cheesecake…
Spoon half of the blended protein cheesecake mixture into a small glass or jar.
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Top with half of the fresh berries…
Top with half of the fresh berries and half of the almond butter.
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Layer the remaining cheesecake mixture over the…
Layer the remaining cheesecake mixture over the top, then finish with the rest of the berries and almond butter.
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Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for…
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
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