Spiced Pear & Almond Butter Yogurt Bowl
A quick, creamy Greek yogurt bowl topped with fresh diced pear and a warm drizzle of almond butter. Packed with chia seeds for a satisfying, energy-boosting crunch.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier 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.
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
Comfortably satisfied
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
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
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep ahead: You can mix the yogurt, chia seeds, vanilla, and cinnamon in a jar the night before. The chia will expand overnight, giving you a thick, pudding-like texture by morning.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Spoon the Greek yogurt into a bowl…
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Spoon the Greek yogurt into a bowl…
Spoon the Greek yogurt into a bowl and thoroughly stir in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Core and dice the pear into bite-sized…
Core and dice the pear into bite-sized chunks, then arrange them over the yogurt base.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Drizzle the almond butter over the fruit…
Drizzle the almond butter over the fruit and yogurt. If your almond butter is a bit stiff, warm it for 10 to 15 seconds in the microwave to make it easily pourable.
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Sprinkle the chia seeds evenly over the…
Sprinkle the chia seeds evenly over the top. Enjoy immediately, or let the bowl sit for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the chia seeds to absorb some moisture and soften.
Allow: 5 to 10 minutes
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