Blackberry Pistachio Greek Yogurt Bowl
A creamy, protein-rich morning bowl featuring tart blackberries and crunchy pistachios. Packed with gut-soothing fiber and probiotics to start your day right.
The perimenopause lens
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
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Appetite changes
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Low energy
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Fatigue
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Before you start
Your 5-minute game plan
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
If fresh blackberries are out of season or too expensive, frozen berries are a fantastic substitute. Just thaw them overnight in the fridge and pour the delicious residual juice right over your yogurt.
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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
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Next: Spoon the Greek yogurt into a serving…
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Spoon the Greek yogurt into a serving…
Spoon the Greek yogurt into a serving bowl and stir in a pinch of ground cinnamon or a splash of vanilla extract if you are using them.
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Top with the fresh blackberries
Top with the fresh blackberries, lightly pressing down on a few with the back of your spoon to release their natural juices into the yogurt.
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Roughly chop the pistachios and scatter them…
Roughly chop the pistachios and scatter them over the bowl along with the ground flaxseeds.
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Enjoy immediately
Enjoy immediately, or let the bowl sit in the fridge for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the ground flaxseeds to absorb a little moisture and soften.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Always opt for ground flaxseeds rather…
Always opt for ground flaxseeds rather than whole seeds. Whole seeds often pass through the digestive tract intact, but grinding them unlocks their gentle fiber and hormone-supporting omega-3s.
If fresh blackberries are out of…
If fresh blackberries are out of season or too expensive, frozen berries are a fantastic substitute. Just thaw them overnight in the fridge and pour the delicious residual juice right over your yogurt.
To save time on busy mornings
To save time on busy mornings, portion out your pistachios and ground flaxseed into small jars at the start of the week.
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