High-Protein Greek Yogurt Berry & Walnut Bowl
Creamy Greek yogurt layered with vibrant mixed berries, crunchy walnuts, chia seeds, and fiber-dense granola. A quick, zero-cook breakfast built for steady morning energy and heart health support.
Prep
5 min
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5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Leslie + Lila
Leslie 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
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
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Time saver
If prepping ahead for busy mornings, pack the granola in a small separate zip-top bag and sprinkle it on right before eating.
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Measure 0.75 cup (170g) plain Greek yogurt into a wide bowl or portable glass jar.
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Scatter 0.5 cup (75g) mixed berries evenly across the top of the yogurt base.
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Sprinkle 1 tbsp (12g) chia seeds and…
Sprinkle 1 tbsp (12g) chia seeds and 2 tbsp (14g) chopped walnuts over the berries.
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Top with 0.25 cup (30g) low-sugar oat granola just before serving to maintain crunch.
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Enjoy immediately with a spoon
Enjoy immediately with a spoon, or store without the granola topping in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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