Berry and Flax Hormone Balancer Smoothie
A creamy, antioxidant-rich smoothie featuring mixed berries, flax seeds, and Greek yogurt for a protein-packed start.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Amber + Lila
Amber 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 HealthTrigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
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
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
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
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Equipment
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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: Add the Greek yogurt
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Add the Greek yogurt
Add the Greek yogurt, frozen mixed berries, and ground flax seeds to a high-speed blender.
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Pour in the unsweetened almond milk
Pour in the unsweetened almond milk.
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Add the vanilla extract and a pinch…
Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of cinnamon if using.
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Blend on high until completely smooth and…
Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy.
Look for: completely smooth and creamy
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If the smoothie is too thick
If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash more almond milk until your desired consistency is reached.
Look for: your desired consistency is reached
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Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately
Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
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