Evening Berry Chia Cottage Cheese Bowl
A effortless 5-minute evening snack combining creamy low-fat cottage cheese, fiber-rich chia seeds, and wild blueberries. Designed for gentle nighttime satiety with 19g of high-quality protein.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Andrea + Lila
Andrea 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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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
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
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
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.
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Prep
5 min
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0 min
Total
5 min
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Instructions
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Next: Scoop the low-fat cottage cheese into a…
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Scoop the low-fat cottage cheese into a small bowl.
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Add the blueberries and top with the…
Add the blueberries and top with the chia seed.
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Gently stir to mix the ingredients together
Gently stir to mix the ingredients together, or layer them for a parfait-style snack.
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Let sit for 2 minutes to allow…
Let sit for 2 minutes to allow the chia seed to soften slightly before eating.
Allow: 2 minutes
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