Savory Greek Yogurt and Egg Breakfast Bowl
Creamy lactose-free Greek yogurt topped with crisp English cucumber, soft-boiled eggs, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and grounded flaxseed. A quick, high-protein morning meal tailored for postmenopausal wellness.
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Mah + Lila
Mah 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
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
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Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Store leftover boiled eggs in their shell in the refrigerator for up to 5 days for fast meal assembly.
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Next: Bring 3 cups (710ml) of water to…
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Bring 3 cups (710ml) of water to…
Bring 3 cups (710ml) of water to a rolling boil in a small saucepan over high heat.
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Gently lower 2 large eggs into the…
Gently lower 2 large eggs into the boiling water using a slotted spoon. Reduce heat to medium and maintain a gentle simmer for 6 minutes for soft-boiled eggs or 8 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.
Allow: 6 minutes
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Fill a medium bowl with cold water…
While the eggs cook, fill a medium bowl with cold water and ice cubes.
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Dice 1/2 English cucumber into 1/2-inch (1
Dice 1/2 English cucumber into 1/2-inch (1.2cm) cubes.
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Spoon 1/2 cup (120g) of 0% lactose-free…
Spoon 1/2 cup (120g) of 0% lactose-free Greek yogurt into a serving bowl, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
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Layer the diced cucumber over the yogurt…
Layer the diced cucumber over the yogurt base.
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Transfer the cooked eggs to the ice…
Transfer the cooked eggs to the ice bath using a slotted spoon and let cool for 2 minutes until safe to handle.
Look for: safe to handle
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Gently tap the eggs on the counter…
Gently tap the eggs on the counter to crack the shell, peel under cool water, and slice each egg in half.
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Arrange the sliced eggs on top of…
Arrange the sliced eggs on top of the cucumber and yogurt bowl.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Sprinkle 1 tbsp (9g) of roasted pumpkin…
Sprinkle 1 tbsp (9g) of roasted pumpkin seeds and 1 tbsp (7g) of flaxseed meal over the entire bowl before serving immediately.
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