Whole-Grain Bagel With Herbed Cream Cheese
A satisfying whole-grain bagel topped with creamy cheese and fresh herbs for a balanced start to your day.
Prep
5 min
Cook
2 min
Total
7 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Shea + Lila
Shea 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.
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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.
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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
Cook
2 min
Total
7 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Slice the whole-grain bagel in half and…
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Slice the whole-grain bagel in half and…
Slice the whole-grain bagel in half and toast until golden brown and crisp.
Look for: golden brown and crisp
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Mix the cream cheese with chopped fresh…
In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese with chopped fresh chives and a crack of black pepper.
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Spread the herbed cream cheese mixture evenly…
Spread the herbed cream cheese mixture evenly over both toasted bagel halves.
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Top with thinly sliced cucumber for extra…
Top with thinly sliced cucumber for extra hydration and crunch.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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