Protein Packed Triple Berry Breakfast Muffins
Moist, satisfying, and naturally sweetened breakfast muffins made with Greek yogurt, flaxseed, and plump frozen berries.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Makes
6 servings
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Made by Julia + Lila
Julia 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
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
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
Evening comfort
Head toward bedtime properly fed
A satisfying evening meal can make the night feel simpler. Notice whether the portion and timing fit comfortably into your sleep routine.
Notice: timing + overnight comfort
Setup
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Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
Oven · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a standard 6-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
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Whisk together the dry ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: whole-wheat flour, ground flaxseed, baking powder, and ground cinnamon until fully combined.
Look for: fully combined
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Whisk together the wet ingredients
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: Greek yogurt, whole eggs, and milk until smooth and free of lumps.
Look for: smooth and free of lumps
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Pour the wet mixture into the dry…
Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture bowl. Stir gently with a spatula until the flour is just moistened and combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be thick.
Look for: the flour is just moistened and combined
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Gently fold the frozen mixed berries directly…
Gently fold the frozen mixed berries directly into the batter while still frozen to prevent them from bleeding too much color.
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Divide the thick batter evenly among the…
Divide the thick batter evenly among the 6 lined muffin cups. Fill each cup almost to the top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Bake for 22 to 25 minutes
Bake for 22 to 25 minutes. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin; it should come out clean and dry, without wet batter.
Allow: 22 to 25 minutes
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Remove the tin from the oven and…
Remove the tin from the oven and let the muffins rest in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before storing.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Pack them in an airtight container to…
Pack them in an airtight container to take on your trip next Wednesday. They keep fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days, or can be frozen.
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