Avocado and Chia Spinach Fiber Boost
A quick, vibrant blend of fresh baby spinach, creamy avocado, and chia seeds brightened with lemon. Designed as an easy fiber-dense side to pair effortlessly with your lean proteins.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Claudia + Lila
Claudia 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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Time saver
Store the avocado seed in unused halves wrapped tightly in the fridge to keep it fresh for up to 2 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Measure 2 cups of baby spinach (60g)
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Measure 2 cups of baby spinach (60g)
Measure 2 cups of baby spinach (60g), 0.5 pcs of avocado (100g), and 1 tbsp of chia seed (12g) into a medium bowl.
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Cut the avocado into bite-sized cubes and…
Cut the avocado into bite-sized cubes and toss gently with the fresh spinach.
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Sprinkle the chia seeds evenly over the…
Sprinkle the chia seeds evenly over the top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Squeeze 1 tbsp of lemon juice (15ml)…
Squeeze 1 tbsp of lemon juice (15ml) over the greens and season with a pinch of black pepper.
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Toss lightly for 30 seconds until the…
Toss lightly for 30 seconds until the lemon juice evenly coats the leaves and serve immediately alongside your protein of choice.
Look for: the lemon juice evenly coats the leaves and serve immediately alongside your protein of choice
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