Blackberry and Hemp Skyr Bowl
A creamy, protein-rich skyr bowl topped with fresh blackberries and hemp hearts. Perfect for steady energy and gut health without the sugar crash.
The perimenopause lens
A cautious perimenopause lens
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
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Low energy
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Appetite changes
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Fatigue
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Before you start
Your 3-minute game plan
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Equipment
Mixing bowl
Time saver
If blackberries are out of season or expensive, frozen berries are a fantastic, budget-friendly swap. Just let them thaw in the fridge overnight.
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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
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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One clear step at a time
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Next: Spoon the skyr into a small bowl
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Spoon the skyr into a small bowl
Spoon the skyr into a small bowl. If desired, stir in a splash of vanilla extract and a pinch of ground cinnamon to add natural sweetness without the sugar.
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Top the skyr with the fresh blackberries
Top the skyr with the fresh blackberries. Lightly mash one or two of the berries with your spoon to release their natural juices into the bowl.
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Sprinkle the hemp hearts evenly over the…
Sprinkle the hemp hearts evenly over the top for a dose of anti-inflammatory fats, and enjoy immediately.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
If blackberries are out of season…
If blackberries are out of season or expensive, frozen berries are a fantastic, budget-friendly swap. Just let them thaw in the fridge overnight.
To maximize the digestive benefits
To maximize the digestive benefits, let your skyr sit out for about 5 to 10 minutes before eating to take the chill off and wake up the live probiotic cultures.
Skyr is naturally thicker and more…
Skyr is naturally thicker and more protein-dense than standard yogurt, but if you can't find it, plain Greek yogurt is a perfect 1:1 substitute.
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