Vanilla Peach and Oat Protein Smoothie
A creamy, refreshing smoothie blending sweet peaches with hearty rolled oats. Packed with high-quality protein to keep you full and energized all morning.
The perimenopause lens
A cautious perimenopause lens
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
Check how the whole meal lands
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Track: energy 1–3 hours later
Appetite changes
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One meal does not determine body weight. Look at fullness, energy and repeatable eating patterns over time instead.
Track: fullness + meal rhythm
Fatigue
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Notice energy alongside sleep, meals and symptoms across several days. Ongoing fatigue deserves a clinical conversation.
Track: energy + previous night
Brain fog
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Sleep, stress, meals and symptoms overlap. Seeing them together is more useful than crediting one ingredient.
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Before you start
Your 5-minute game plan
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Equipment
Blender
Time saver
Measure everything before you start so this quick recipe moves without pauses.
Do these three things first
- 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
From Your Pantry
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One clear step at a time
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Next: Pour the almond milk into your blender…
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Pour the almond milk into your blender…
Pour the almond milk into your blender first to prevent the protein powder from clumping at the bottom.
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Add the vanilla whey protein powder
Add the vanilla whey protein powder, frozen peach slices, and rolled oats. Sprinkle in the ground cinnamon and sea salt.
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Blend on high for 45 to 60…
Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of cold water until it reaches your preferred drinking consistency.
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Pour into a tall glass and enjoy…
Pour into a tall glass and enjoy immediately.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
If you don't have a high-speed…
If you don't have a high-speed blender, let the rolled oats soak in the almond milk for 5 to 10 minutes before blending to ensure a silky texture.
Frozen peaches give this the best…
Frozen peaches give this the best thick, frosty consistency. If using fresh peaches, add a handful of ice cubes to the blender.
Rinse your blender with warm water…
Rinse your blender with warm water and a drop of dish soap immediately after pouring to make cleanup effortless.
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