Turkey Berry Cottage Cheese Power Snack Box
A high-protein, cold-packable lunch box featuring sliced turkey breast, low-fat cottage cheese, fresh berries, and crunchy pumpkin seeds. Perfect for prepping ahead to keep lunch simple and satisfying all week.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie 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
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
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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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Measure out the low-fat cottage cheese and…
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Measure out the low-fat cottage cheese and…
Measure out the low-fat cottage cheese and spoon it into a small, sealed container inside your meal prep box.
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Roll or fold the sliced turkey breast…
Roll or fold the sliced turkey breast neatly and place it alongside the cottage cheese.
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Rinse the fresh blueberries under cold water
Rinse the fresh blueberries under cold water, pat them dry with a paper towel, and add them to another compartment of your box.
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Measure the raw pumpkin seeds and sprinkle…
Measure the raw pumpkin seeds and sprinkle them over the cottage cheese or keep them in a separate small compartment to retain crunch.
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Seal the meal prep container tightly and…
Seal the meal prep container tightly and store it in the refrigerator at or below 40°F (4°C) for up to 3 days.
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