Creamy Banana Blueberry Flax Greek Yogurt Oats
Thick overnight oats made with Greek yogurt, ground flaxseed, frozen blueberries, and sliced banana. A creamy, high-protein breakfast crafted without liquid milk or added sugar.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
365 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Maria + Lila
Maria 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
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
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
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
Setup
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Prep
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Total
365 min
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Instructions
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Next: Add the rolled oats
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Add the rolled oats
In a glass jar or bowl, add the rolled oats, ground flaxseed, and Greek yogurt.
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Stir thoroughly with a spoon for 45…
Stir thoroughly with a spoon for 45 seconds until the oats and flaxseed are fully and evenly combined with the thick Greek yogurt.
Look for: the oats and flaxseed are fully and evenly combined with the thick Greek yogurt
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Fold in the frozen blueberries and sliced…
Fold in the frozen blueberries and sliced banana gently.
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Cover the container tightly and refrigerate for…
Cover the container tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight, to allow the oats to soften completely.
Allow: 6 hours
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Remove from the refrigerator
Remove from the refrigerator, uncap, and enjoy cold directly from the jar.
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