High Protein Berry Cottage Cheese Smoothie with Eggs
A thick, creamy berry smoothie packed with protein from cottage cheese and vanilla protein powder, paired with two simple boiled eggs. It provides a satisfying, blood-sugar-friendly start to your morning.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Julia + Lila
Julia 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.
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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.
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
You can boil the eggs the night before and store them in their shells in the refrigerator to save precious time in the morning.
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Next: Cook the eggs
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Cook the eggs
Cook the eggs: Place the eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch (2.5cm). Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover, remove from the heat, and let sit for 9 minutes for a medium-hard yolk. Transfer to an ice bath for 2 minutes to cool, then peel and set aside.
Allow: 9 minutes
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Combine smoothie ingredients
Combine smoothie ingredients: In a high-speed blender, combine the nonfat cottage cheese, vanilla protein powder, mixed berries, and A2 protein milk.
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Blend until smooth
Blend until smooth: Add a handful of ice cubes to the blender. Secure the lid and blend on high speed for 45 to 60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
Look for: smooth: Add a handful of ice cubes to the blender
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Assemble and serve
Assemble and serve: Pour the smoothie into a tall glass. Slice the peeled eggs in half, sprinkle with a tiny pinch of salt and pepper if desired, and serve them on the side of your cold smoothie.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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