Midnight Shift Sustained Energy Smoothie
A refreshing, creamy smoothie made with kefir, ground flaxseed, and frozen berries. Designed to be easily digested and deeply nourishing during an overnight shift.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky 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 HealthDigestive 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
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
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
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Equipment
Blender
Time saver
Prep Ahead: Portion your frozen fruit, sliced banana, and flaxseed into a reusable bag and store in the freezer. In the morning or before your shift, just dump the bag into the blender with the liquids for a 2-minute prep.
Do these three things first
- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Combine the kefir
- 01
Combine the kefir
Combine the kefir, coconut milk, medium banana, ground flaxseed, and frozen mixed berries in a high-speed blender.
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Secure the lid and blend on high…
Secure the lid and blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and no whole berry bits remain.
Look for: the mixture is completely smooth and no whole berry bits remain
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Pour into a travel mug or insulated…
Pour into a travel mug or insulated flask to keep cold during your shift, and enjoy when you need a gentle energy lift.
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