Raspberry Lemonade Protein Shake
A bright, refreshing morning shake featuring tart lemon and sweet raspberries. Packed with high-quality protein and fiber to kickstart your day energized.
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 HealthDigestive 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
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
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
Get set up
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Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
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Equipment
Blender
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Pour the almond milk into a blender…
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Pour the almond milk into a blender…
Pour the almond milk into a blender first. Adding liquid before powders prevents the protein from sticking to the bottom of the pitcher.
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Add the vanilla whey protein powder
Add the vanilla whey protein powder, frozen raspberries, and fresh lemon juice. Drop in a handful of ice cubes for a thicker, frostier texture.
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Blend on high for 45 to 60…
Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and vibrant pink.
Look for: the mixture is completely smooth and vibrant pink
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Pour into a tall glass and enjoy…
Pour into a tall glass and enjoy immediately.
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