Vanilla Mango Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
A creamy protein-packed breakfast made with almond milk and fluffy quinoa, topped with sweet mango and coconut flakes.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Sarah + Lila
Sarah 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.
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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
Comfort before bed
Finish the evening satisfied, not stuffed
A well-portioned evening meal can help you avoid going to bed hungry. Notice which timing and portion feel most comfortable for you.
Notice: dinner timing + comfort
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
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Saucepan
Time saver
To save time on busy mornings, you can cook a larger batch of quinoa in water ahead of time and simply heat it with the almond milk and protein powder 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: Combine the quinoa and almond milk
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Combine the quinoa and almond milk
In a small saucepan, combine the quinoa and almond milk. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
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Reduce heat to low
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the quinoa is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Look for: the quinoa is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed
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Remove from heat and let it cool…
Remove from heat and let it cool slightly for 2 minutes before whisking in the vanilla whey protein powder until smooth and creamy.
Look for: smooth and creamy
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Transfer the protein quinoa to a bowl
Transfer the protein quinoa to a bowl.
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Top with the frozen mango (the warmth…
Top with the frozen mango (the warmth of the quinoa will thaw it slightly) and sprinkle with coconut flakes.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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