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.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Appetite changes
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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
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
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Prep ahead
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.
Fruit care
Fruit care: If you are packing this to take to work, toss the diced pear in a tiny squeeze of lemon juice to prevent it from browning in your container.
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