Chocolate Protein Shake & Pea Ham Soup Duo
A satisfying, protein-packed pairing featuring a rich chocolate shake made with full cream milk and a comforting bowl of savory pea and ham soup. This gluten-free meal is crafted to keep you energized and full for hours.
Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Total
12 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Jaye + Lila
Jaye 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthComfortably 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
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
Everyday strength
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
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Total
12 min
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Equipment
Blender · Saucepan
Time saver
Make-Ahead Soup: Cook a large batch of pea and ham soup on the weekend and portion it into individual containers for quick, busy-weekday reheating.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Combine the full cream milk
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Combine the full cream milk
In a blender, combine the full cream milk, chocolate protein powder, and whey protein powder. Blend on high speed for 30 to 45 seconds until completely smooth and frothy. Pour into a tall glass and set aside.
Look for: completely smooth and frothy
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Pour the pre-prepared pea and ham soup…
Pour the pre-prepared pea and ham soup into a medium saucepan.
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Heat the soup over medium heat for…
Heat the soup over medium heat for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is steaming hot and reaches a gentle simmer.
Look for: it is steaming hot and reaches a gentle simmer
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Ladle the hot soup into a serving…
Ladle the hot soup into a serving bowl.
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Serve the warm soup alongside the chilled…
Serve the warm soup alongside the chilled chocolate protein shake for a satisfying, high-protein meal combination.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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