Berry Spinach Protein Smoothie Bowl
A thick, refreshing smoothie bowl blended with leafy greens, sweet berries, and plant protein. Topped with crunchy chia seeds and rich almond butter for steady morning energy.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie 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.
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
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
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
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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Equipment
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Store leftover smoothie bowl base in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours; stir well before eating.
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Next: Place the unsweetened almond milk
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Place the unsweetened almond milk
Place the unsweetened almond milk, spinach, frozen strawberries, raspberries, and vanilla protein powder into a high-speed blender container.
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Secure the lid and blend on high…
Secure the lid and blend on high speed for 45 to 60 seconds until completely smooth and thick, stopping to scrape down the sides if necessary.
Look for: completely smooth and thick, stopping to scrape down the sides if necessary
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Pour the thick smoothie mixture into a…
Pour the thick smoothie mixture into a wide breakfast bowl.
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Drizzle the almond butter evenly over the…
Drizzle the almond butter evenly over the top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Sprinkle the chia seeds over the bowl…
Sprinkle the chia seeds over the bowl and serve immediately with a spoon.
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