Vanilla Berry Oatmeal Bowl with Greek Yogurt
Warm, gluten-free oats topped with creamy, high-protein vanilla Greek yogurt, sweet blueberries, and a dash of ground cinnamon.
Prep
2 min
Cook
3 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kim + Lila
Kim 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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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
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
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
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
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Prep
2 min
Cook
3 min
Total
5 min
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Next: Combine the gluten-free rolled oats and 1…
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Combine the gluten-free rolled oats and 1…
In a small microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, combine the gluten-free rolled oats and 1 cup (240ml) of water.
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Cook on medium heat for about 3…
Cook on medium heat for about 3 to 5 minutes, or microwave on high for 1.5 to 2 minutes, until the liquid is fully absorbed and the oats are tender.
Look for: the liquid is fully absorbed and the oats are tender
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Spoon the vanilla Greek yogurt directly onto…
Spoon the vanilla Greek yogurt directly onto one side of the warm oatmeal.
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Scatter the fresh blueberries over the top…
Scatter the fresh blueberries over the top of the bowl.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Sprinkle the ground cinnamon evenly over the…
Sprinkle the ground cinnamon evenly over the oats, yogurt, and berries before serving warm.
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