High-Protein Berry Quick Oatmeal
Creamy quick oats whisked with plant-based protein powder and warm milk, topped with juicy fresh blueberries. A comforting 5-minute breakfast that delivers over 25 grams of protein to start your early morning.
Prep
2 min
Cook
2 min
Total
4 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Beth + Lila
Beth 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
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
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
2 min
Cook
2 min
Total
4 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
To prep ahead, portion the dry oats and protein powder into a bowl the night before so you only need to add liquid and microwave at 6 AM.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Combine the quick oats and soy milk…
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Combine the quick oats and soy milk…
Combine the quick oats and soy milk in a microwave-safe bowl.
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Microwave on high for 60 to 90…
Microwave on high for 60 to 90 seconds until warm and cooked through.
Look for: warm and cooked through
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Remove the bowl carefully and stir in…
Remove the bowl carefully and stir in the vanilla protein powder until completely smooth and creamy.
Look for: completely smooth and creamy
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Top with fresh blueberries and serve immediately
Top with fresh blueberries and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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