High-Protein Berry Cottage Cheese Bowl
Creamy cottage cheese whipped with protein powder and topped with juicy blueberries and a sprinkle of chia seeds. A fast, refreshing afternoon snack packed with over 20g of protein to keep energy steady.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Beth + Lila
Beth 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.
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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
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.
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A steadier pause
Trade food decisions for a clear plan
A straightforward recipe and a satisfying meal can make one part of a busy day feel settled, even when the rest is noisy.
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In a small bowl, whisk 0.5 cup (113g) of low-fat cottage cheese with 0.25 scoop (8g) of vanilla whey protein powder until smooth and fully combined.
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Wash 0.25 cup (37g) of fresh blueberries.
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Top the cottage cheese mixture with the fresh blueberries and sprinkle 1 tsp (3g) of chia seeds on top.
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Serve immediately and enjoy with a spoon
Serve immediately and enjoy with a spoon.
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