Baked Berry Fiber Oats
A comforting 4-serving batch-baked oat dish made with creamy Greek yogurt, juicy berries, and ground flaxseed. High in fiber and protein to maintain steady energy throughout the morning.
Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Lindsay + Lila
Lindsay 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
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
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
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 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 350°F (175°C) and light grease an 8x8 inch (20x20cm) bakin…
- 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 350°F (175°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and light grease an 8x8 inch (20x20cm) baking dish.
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Whisk together the egg
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, greek yogurt, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Add the rolled oats
Add the rolled oats, ground flaxseed, psyllium husk powder, ground cinnamon, and baking powder to the bowl, stirring until well combined.
Look for: well combined
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Gently fold in half of the berry…
Gently fold in half of the berry mixture into the oat batter.
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Pour the mixture into the prepared baking…
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top evenly with a spatula.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Scatter the remaining berry mixture over the…
Scatter the remaining berry mixture over the top surface.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Bake in the oven for 30 to…
Bake in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden brown.
Look for: the center is set and the edges are lightly golden brown
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Remove from the oven and let cool…
Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before slicing into 4 equal portions.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Serve warm immediately
Serve warm immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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