Vanilla Skyr Chia Berry Pudding
Thick vanilla Icelandic skyr whisked with chia and flaxseeds, chilled overnight and topped with sweet mixed berries. A high-protein, fiber-packed breakfast built for effortless batch meal prep.
Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
250 min
Makes
6 servings
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Made by Maureen + Lila
Maureen 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 HealthComfortably 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
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
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
Setup
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Prep
10 min
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Total
250 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Whisk together the vanilla skyr
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Whisk together the vanilla skyr
In a medium mixing bowl or large liquid measuring cup, whisk together the vanilla skyr, unsweetened almond milk, chia seeds, and ground flaxseed until fully combined and no clumped seeds remain.
Look for: fully combined and no clumped seeds remain
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Divide the pudding base evenly among 6…
Divide the pudding base evenly among 6 small glass jars or lidded meal prep containers (about 1/2 cup of pudding per container).
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Seal the containers tightly with lids and…
Seal the containers tightly with lids and place them in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the chia seeds to swell and thicken into a pudding texture.
Allow: 4 hours
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Before serving
Before serving, top each jar with 1/2 cup (about 75g) of fresh mixed berries.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Store prepared jars in the refrigerator for…
Store prepared jars in the refrigerator for up to 5 days for easy morning grab-and-go breakfasts.
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