Soothing Cinnamon Vanilla Protein Shake
A silky, throat-soothing shake with vanilla whey, low-fat milk, and warm spices. Perfect to sip alongside a hearty bagel when you need something comforting and easy on a sensitive throat.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Katie + Lila
Katie 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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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
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
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.
Notice: focus + 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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Instructions
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Next: Combine the 2% milk
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Combine the 2% milk
In a high-speed blender, combine the 2% milk, vanilla whey protein powder, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
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Add the ice cubes to the blender…
Add the ice cubes to the blender jar.
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Secure the lid tightly and blend on…
Secure the lid tightly and blend on high speed for 45 to 60 seconds, or until the ice is completely pulverized and the mixture is silky smooth with no chunky bits remaining.
Look for: the ice is completely pulverized and the mixture is silky smooth with no chunky bits remaining
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Pour immediately into a tall glass and…
Pour immediately into a tall glass and sip slowly alongside your favorite bagel.
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