Creamy Berry Kefir Protein Smoothie
A thick, delicious morning smoothie featuring gut-friendly plain kefir, blueberries, and ground flaxseed for sustained energy. It takes just 5 minutes to blend and is designed to keep you feeling full and steady.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky 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.
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
Trigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
Evening comfort
Head toward bedtime properly fed
A satisfying evening meal can make the night feel simpler. Notice whether the portion and timing fit comfortably into your sleep routine.
Notice: timing + overnight comfort
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
Setup
Get set up
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Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
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Equipment
Blender
Time saver
Storage: If you are in a rush, you can blend this the night before, store it in an airtight mason jar, and give it a quick shake before drinking in the morning.
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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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Instructions
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Next: Measure the plain kefir
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Measure the plain kefir
Measure the plain kefir, frozen blueberry, ground flaxseed, and vanilla protein powder.
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Add the plain kefir to your blender…
Add the plain kefir to your blender jar first to ensure smooth blending without the powder sticking to the bottom.
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Add the frozen blueberry
Add the frozen blueberry, ground flaxseed, and vanilla protein powder on top of the liquid.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Secure the blender lid tightly and blend…
Secure the blender lid tightly and blend on high speed for 45 to 60 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and no berry skins remain.
Look for: the mixture is completely smooth and no berry skins remain
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Pour into a large glass and enjoy…
Pour into a large glass and enjoy immediately. Best served fresh, but can be kept in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours.
Allow: 12 hours
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