Creamy Coconut Porridge With Yogurt
A comforting bowl of warm oats topped with creamy coconut yogurt for a dairy-free, hormone-balancing start to your day.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Claire + Lila
Claire 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
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
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
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
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Saucepan
Time saver
You can make this 'overnight style' by soaking the oats in the liquid in the fridge and topping with yogurt in the morning.
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Instructions
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Next: Combine the oats with 1 cup (240ml)…
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Combine the oats with 1 cup (240ml)…
In a small saucepan, combine the oats with 1 cup (240ml) of water or your preferred unsweetened nut milk.
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Bring to a gentle simmer over medium…
Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally for about 5-7 minutes until the oats are creamy and the liquid is absorbed.
Look for: the oats are creamy and the liquid is absorbed
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Transfer the porridge to a bowl
Transfer the porridge to a bowl.
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Top with the coconut yogurt and stir…
Top with the coconut yogurt and stir gently before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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