Warm Chamomile Honey Oats with Cottage Cheese
Comforting, creamy oats cooked in soothing chamomile tea, swirled with protein-rich cottage cheese and a hint of warm cinnamon. A gentle, gut-friendly late-night meal designed to promote restful sleep.
Prep
3 min
Cook
7 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Mandy + Lila
Mandy 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
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
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
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Prep
3 min
Cook
7 min
Total
10 min
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Instructions
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Pour 0.75 cup (180ml) of boiling water over 1 chamomile tea bag in a small saucepan, and let it steep for 3 minutes before removing the tea bag.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Add 0.5 cup rolled oats and 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon to the steeped tea in the saucepan.
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Set the heat to medium and simmer…
Set the heat to medium and simmer gently for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are soft and have absorbed the liquid.
Look for: the oats are soft and have absorbed the liquid
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Remove the saucepan from heat and stir…
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 0.33 cup low-fat cottage cheese and 1 tsp honey until completely combined and warm throughout.
Look for: completely combined and warm throughout
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Spoon into a small bowl and serve…
Spoon into a small bowl and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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