Berry And Seed Protein Smoothie
A creamy, nutrient-dense smoothie featuring strawberry protein, mixed berries, and a powerful blend of flax and chia seeds.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Barbara + Lila
Barbara 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 HealthTrigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
Evening comfort
Head toward bedtime properly fed
A satisfying evening meal can make the night feel simpler. Notice whether the portion and timing fit comfortably into your sleep routine.
Notice: timing + overnight comfort
Comfortably 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
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
Setup
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
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Equipment
Blender
Time saver
Measure everything before you start so this quick recipe moves without pauses.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Add the almond milk to your blender…
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Add the almond milk to your blender…
Add the almond milk to your blender first to ensure smooth blending.
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Add the strawberry protein powder
Add the strawberry protein powder, mixed berries, flax seeds, and chia seeds.
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Blend on high speed for 45-60 seconds…
Blend on high speed for 45-60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
Look for: completely smooth and creamy
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Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately…
Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately for the best texture.
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