Almond Butter Pumpkin Seed Bedtime Pudding
A quick, creamy bedtime protein pudding topped with crunchy pumpkin seeds and almond butter. Designed to keep overnight blood sugar steady and promote restful sleep without dairy, gluten, or added sugar.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Natalie + Lila
Natalie 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
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
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
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Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
If you prefer a colder texture, prepare this jar up to 2 days in advance and store covered in the refrigerator at 38°F (3°C) to 40°F (4°C).
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Instructions
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Next: Measure unsweetened almond milk and vanilla plant…
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Measure unsweetened almond milk and vanilla plant…
Measure unsweetened almond milk and vanilla plant protein powder into a small bowl or jar.
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Whisk vigorously with a fork or small…
Whisk vigorously with a fork or small whisk for about 30 seconds until the powder completely dissolves and no lumps remain.
Look for: the powder completely dissolves and no lumps remain
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Stir in chia seed until evenly distributed…
Stir in chia seed until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Look for: evenly distributed throughout the mixture
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Let the jar sit at room temperature…
Let the jar sit at room temperature for 5 minutes, or refrigerate for 10 minutes, until the chia seeds absorb the liquid and the mixture thickens into a pudding-like consistency.
Look for: the chia seeds absorb the liquid and the mixture thickens into a pudding-like consistency
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Spoon almond butter over the top of…
Spoon almond butter over the top of the thickened pudding.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Sprinkle pumpkin seed over the almond butter…
Sprinkle pumpkin seed over the almond butter just before serving for immediate crunch.
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