Berry Cinnamon Oatmeal Bowl with Collagen Peptides
Warm rolled oats cooked in dairy-free milk with sweet banana and cinnamon, topped with fresh berries, creamy almond butter, hemp seeds, and unflavored collagen. A quick, comforting lunch that is completely gluten-free and dairy-free.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Natalie + Lila
Natalie 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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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
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
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
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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Prep
5 min
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5 min
Total
10 min
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You can prepare the oats and banana base ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of almond milk before adding toppings.
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Combine 0.5 cup rolled oats, 0.5 cup almond milk, 0.5 mashed banana, and 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon in a small saucepan over medium heat.
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Cook for 3 to 5 minutes
Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are warm and creamy.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and…
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow it to cool for 1 minute.
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Stir 2 tbsp collagen peptides into the…
Stir 2 tbsp collagen peptides into the warm oatmeal until completely dissolved.
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Transfer the cooked oatmeal to a serving bowl.
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Drizzle 0.5 tsp maple syrup and 1 tbsp almond butter over the top.
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Top with 0.25 cup blueberries and sprinkle with 1 tbsp hemp seeds before serving.
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