High-Protein Cottage Cheese Berry Seed Bowl
Creamy lactose-free cottage cheese layered with fresh blueberries, crunchy pecans, chia, and hemp seeds. A fast, satisfying egg-free breakfast high in protein and healthy fats.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Gillian + Lila
Gillian 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
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.
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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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
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Total
5 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
For meal prep, assemble the nuts and seeds in a small reusable container ahead of time and sprinkle right before eating to preserve crunch.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Instructions
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Scoop lactose-free cottage cheese into a small bowl.
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Wash and gently pat dry fresh blueberries
Wash and gently pat dry fresh blueberries, then scatter them over the cottage cheese.
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Sprinkle chia seeds and hemp seeds evenly…
Sprinkle chia seeds and hemp seeds evenly across the surface.
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Rough chop pecans on a cutting board…
Rough chop pecans on a cutting board and top the bowl for extra crunch before serving.
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