Creamy Chocolate Silk Snack Bowl
A velvety, rich chocolate yogurt whip drizzled with smooth almond butter and a touch of maple syrup. Quick to prepare and naturally sweet without artificial ingredients.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie 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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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
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
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
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Total
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Next: Measure 120g nonfat Greek yogurt and 1…
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Measure 120g nonfat Greek yogurt and 1…
Measure 120g nonfat Greek yogurt and 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder into a small glass bowl.
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Whisk vigorously with a small spoon or…
Whisk vigorously with a small spoon or mini whisk for 1 minute until completely smooth and dark brown with no dry cocoa powder remaining.
Look for: completely smooth and dark brown with no dry cocoa powder remaining
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Stir in 2 tsp maple syrup until…
Stir in 2 tsp maple syrup until evenly integrated.
Look for: evenly integrated
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Sprinkle 1 tsp chia seeds evenly over…
Sprinkle 1 tsp chia seeds evenly over the top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Drizzle 1 tsp almond butter over the…
Drizzle 1 tsp almond butter over the center and serve immediately.
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