Stracciatella Mandarin Protein Dessert
A light and creamy dessert featuring protein-rich quark, fluffy sugar-free ladyfingers, and sweet mandarin oranges.
Prep
25 min
Cook
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Total
25 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Sarah + Lila
Sarah 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
Comfort before bed
Finish the evening satisfied, not stuffed
A well-portioned evening meal can help you avoid going to bed hungry. Notice which timing and portion feel most comfortable for you.
Notice: dinner timing + comfort
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
25 min
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Total
25 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Combine the low-fat quark
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Combine the low-fat quark
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the low-fat quark, cream protein powder, cream, flavor powder, and unsweetened almond-oat milk.
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Whisk the mixture vigorously until smooth
Whisk the mixture vigorously until smooth, light, and creamy.
Look for: smooth, light, and creamy
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Break the ladyfingers into small pieces and…
In a serving glass, break the ladyfingers into small pieces and place them at the bottom.
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Layer the cream mixture over the ladyfingers
Layer the cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
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Top with the mandarin oranges
Top with the mandarin oranges.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Let rest in the refrigerator for at…
Let rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the ladyfingers to soften.
Allow: 15 minutes
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