Vanilla Skyr Berry and Seed Breakfast Bowl
Thick, creamy vanilla skyr paired with antioxidant-rich berries and fiber-packed seeds. A simple, low-sugar breakfast designed to keep carbohydrates steady and under 30g.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Maureen + Lila
Maureen 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 HealthComfortably 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
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
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
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Setup
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Prep
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Total
5 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Prep Ahead: You can pre-portion the dry seeds (chia, hemp, and pumpkin) into small reusable containers for the week to save time 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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Instructions
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Next: Scoop the vanilla skyr into a medium…
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Scoop the vanilla skyr into a medium…
Scoop the vanilla skyr into a medium serving bowl and smooth it into an even layer using the back of a spoon.
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Gently toast the pumpkin seeds for 2…
In a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, gently toast the pumpkin seeds for 2 to 3 minutes until they are slightly fragrant and begin to pop, then remove from heat to cool.
Look for: they are slightly fragrant and begin to pop, then remove from heat to cool
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Scatter the fresh blueberries and raspberries evenly…
Scatter the fresh blueberries and raspberries evenly over the skyr base.
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Sprinkle the chia seeds
Sprinkle the chia seeds, hemp hearts, and cooled pumpkin seeds directly over the berries to add a satisfying crunch.
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Serve immediately
Serve immediately. This recipe is highly repeatable and can be easily assembled in under 5 minutes each morning.
Allow: 5 minutes
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