Raspberry Pecan Cottage Cheese Protein Bowl
Creamy lactose-free cottage cheese topped with fresh raspberries, blueberries, toasted pecans, hemp, and chia seeds. A refreshing, 5-minute snack packed with 22g of protein to keep you full and energized.
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.
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
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
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Prep
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Total
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Store leftover berries and seeds in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator to keep them fresh and crisp for quick snack assembly.
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Scoop the lactose-free cottage cheese into a…
Scoop the lactose-free cottage cheese into a small serving bowl.
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Rinse the fresh raspberries and blueberries thoroughly…
Rinse the fresh raspberries and blueberries thoroughly under cold water, then gently pat them dry with a paper towel.
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Arrange the berries neatly on top of…
Arrange the berries neatly on top of the cottage cheese.
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Sprinkle the chopped pecans
Sprinkle the chopped pecans, hemp seeds, and chia seeds evenly across the berries.
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Serve immediately with a spoon and enjoy…
Serve immediately with a spoon and enjoy fresh.
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