Cooling Acai Berry Whip
A thick, velvety soft-serve treat blending frozen berries, unsweetened acai, and protein-packed Greek yogurt. It feels like an indulgent dessert but is wonderfully light and refreshing.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Mandy + Lila
Mandy 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.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
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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
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Total
5 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Place the frozen mixed berry
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Place the frozen mixed berry
Place the frozen mixed berry, frozen acai puree, low-fat greek yogurt, and unsweetened almond milk into a high-speed blender or food processor.
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Blend on high for 30 to 45…
Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds, pulsing as needed, until the mixture is thick, smooth, and resembles a soft-serve consistency. Avoid over-blending to prevent it from melting.
Look for: the mixture is thick, smooth, and resembles a soft-serve consistency
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Spoon the whip into small bowls
Spoon the whip into small bowls. Serve immediately for the best frosty texture.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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