Creamy Berry Protein Greek Yogurt Bowl
A rich, high-protein Greek yogurt bowl layered with thawed wild blueberries and toasted pumpkin seeds. Quick, naturally gluten-free, nut-free, and fish-free for effortless morning energy.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kimberley + Lila
Kimberley 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
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
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Prep
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Total
5 min
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Prep ahead: Portion pumpkin seeds into small containers for quick morning assembly.
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Next: Measure 1 cup (245g) of plain nonfat…
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Measure 1 cup (245g) of plain nonfat…
Measure 1 cup (245g) of plain nonfat Greek yogurt into a cereal or breakfast bowl.
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In a small microwave-safe bowl, warm 0.5 cup (70g) of frozen blueberries for 20 to 30 seconds until softened and juicy.
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Spoon the warm blueberries and their natural…
Spoon the warm blueberries and their natural juices directly over the Greek yogurt.
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Sprinkle 2 tbsp (18g) of raw pumpkin…
Sprinkle 2 tbsp (18g) of raw pumpkin seeds across the top for added texture.
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Drizzle 1 tsp (7g) of honey evenly…
Drizzle 1 tsp (7g) of honey evenly over the surface.
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Mix gently with a spoon to swirl…
Mix gently with a spoon to swirl the blueberry juices into the yogurt, and serve immediately.
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