Cinnamon Banana Walnut Oatmeal
Warm quick-cooking oats stirred with vanilla plant protein, topped with fresh banana slices, cinnamon, and crunchy walnuts. A rapid, dairy-free breakfast built for steady morning energy.
Prep
3 min
Cook
2 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Missy + Lila
Missy 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 HealthSteadier 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
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
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
3 min
Cook
2 min
Total
5 min
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Instructions
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Combine 0.5 cup (40g) quick oats and 1 cup (240ml) boiling water in a cereal bowl. Stir well and let sit for 2 minutes until oats soften and thicken.
Look for: oats soften and thicken
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Whisk 1 scoop (30g) vanilla plant-based protein…
Whisk 1 scoop (30g) vanilla plant-based protein powder and 0.5 tsp cinnamon into the warm oatmeal until completely smooth and free of lumps.
Look for: completely smooth and free of lumps
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Slice 0.5 medium banana (59g) into thin rounds and place on top of the oatmeal.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Chop 1 tbsp (7g) walnuts and sprinkle…
Chop 1 tbsp (7g) walnuts and sprinkle over the banana slices before serving immediately.
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