Peanut Butter Stuffed Date Berry Crunch
A chewy Medjool date stuffed with creamy peanut butter and chilled frozen blueberries, sprinkled with crunchy whole-grain cereal for a light evening treat.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Alicia + Lila
Alicia 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 HealthDigestive 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
Comfortably 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
A steadier pause
Trade food decisions for a clear plan
A straightforward recipe and a satisfying meal can make one part of a busy day feel settled, even when the rest is noisy.
Notice: hunger + energy later
Comfort before bed
Finish the evening satisfied, not stuffed
A well-portioned evening meal can help you avoid going to bed hungry. Notice which timing and portion feel most comfortable for you.
Notice: dinner timing + comfort
Setup
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Instructions
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Next: Use a small paring knife to make…
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Use a small paring knife to make…
Use a small paring knife to make a slice lengthwise along 1 Medjool date and remove the pit.
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Gently pry the date open and spread…
Gently pry the date open and spread 0.75 tbsp peanut butter inside the hollow center.
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Press 0.25 cup frozen blueberries into the peanut butter inside and around the stuffed date.
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Top with 0.25 cup whole-grain cereal, pressing lightly so the crunch sticks to the peanut butter.
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Enjoy immediately while the blueberries are cold…
Enjoy immediately while the blueberries are cold and frost-firm.
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