Matcha Protein Chia Pudding
A creamy, make-ahead breakfast blending earthy matcha with sweet vanilla. Packed with protein and fiber to keep you energized and full all morning.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
125 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 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
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
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
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
Cook
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Total
125 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
This keeps wonderfully in the fridge for up to 3 days, making it an ideal candidate for Sunday batch-prepping.
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Instructions
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Next: Whisk the matcha green tea powder with…
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Whisk the matcha green tea powder with…
In a glass jar or bowl, whisk the matcha green tea powder with the warm water until completely smooth to prevent any dry clumps.
Look for: completely smooth to prevent any dry clumps
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Pour in the unsweetened almond milk
Pour in the unsweetened almond milk, vanilla whey protein powder, and sea salt. Whisk or shake vigorously until the protein powder is fully dissolved.
Look for: the protein powder is fully dissolved
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Stir in the chia seeds
Stir in the chia seeds, making sure they are evenly submerged. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 5 minutes, then give it one final, thorough stir to prevent the seeds from settling in a clump at the bottom.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least…
Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight, until the seeds absorb the liquid and form a thick pudding.
Look for: the seeds absorb the liquid and form a thick pudding
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