Spiced Vanilla Pear Shake
A creamy, lightly spiced morning shake featuring fresh pear and vanilla protein. Packed with soluble fiber and chia seeds to gently support digestion.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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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
Steadier 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
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
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Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
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Equipment
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Add the almond milk to your blender…
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Add the almond milk to your blender…
Add the almond milk to your blender first to prevent the protein powder from sticking to the bottom.
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Add the chopped pear
Add the chopped pear, vanilla whey protein, chia seeds, a generous dash of ground cinnamon, and a handful of ice cubes.
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Blend on high for about 45 to…
Blend on high for about 45 to 60 seconds, or until the chia seeds are fully broken down and the shake is completely smooth.
Look for: the chia seeds are fully broken down and the shake is completely smooth
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Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately…
Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately while cold.
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