Soothing Greek Yogurt Berry Protein Bowl
A quick, cooling breakfast bowl featuring probiotic-rich Greek yogurt, fresh blueberries, ground flaxseed, and crunchy sliced almonds. It settles your stomach effortlessly while providing steady energy.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marla + Lila
Marla 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 HealthDigestive 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
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
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
Setup
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Prep
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Cook
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Total
5 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Make Ahead: You can portion the Greek yogurt and nuts in separate food prep containers the night before for a 1-minute assembly in the morning.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Scoop 1 cup (225g) of plain Greek…
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Scoop 1 cup (225g) of plain Greek…
Scoop 1 cup (225g) of plain Greek yogurt into a medium serving bowl and smooth the surface with a spoon.
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Wash 0.5 cup (74g) of fresh blueberries under cool water, pat them dry, and scatter them over the yogurt.
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Sprinkle 1 tbsp (7g) of ground flaxseed…
Sprinkle 1 tbsp (7g) of ground flaxseed and 2 tbsp (14g) of sliced almonds evenly over the top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Drizzle with 1 tsp (7g) of honey…
Drizzle with 1 tsp (7g) of honey if desired, and enjoy immediately.
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