Vanilla Berry Greek Yogurt Overnight Oats
Creamy Greek yogurt and oats layered with chia seeds and sweet blueberries. A prep-ahead breakfast with natural sweetness and 25g of satisfying protein.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
370 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie 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.
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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.
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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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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.
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Prep
10 min
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Total
370 min
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Store sealed in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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Next: Combine the plain greek yogurt
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Combine the plain greek yogurt
In a jar or glass container, combine the plain greek yogurt, rolled oats, chia seed, unsweetened almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
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Stir thoroughly with a spoon until the…
Stir thoroughly with a spoon until the chia seeds and oats are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Look for: the chia seeds and oats are evenly distributed throughout the mixture
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Gently fold in the blueberry to distribute…
Gently fold in the blueberry to distribute them evenly.
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Seal the container with a lid and…
Seal the container with a lid and place it in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight to thicken.
Allow: 6 hours
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Serve chilled directly from the container
Serve chilled directly from the container.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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