Sweet Banana Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Toast
Crisp toasted sourdough topped with protein-rich lactose-free cottage cheese, sliced firm banana, and a warm dusting of cinnamon, finished with a rich peanut butter drizzle.
Prep
5 min
Cook
2 min
Total
7 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Gillian + Lila
Gillian 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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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
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
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
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.
Notice: mood + energy later
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Prep
5 min
Cook
2 min
Total
7 min
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Instructions
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Next: Place the sourdough bread slice into a…
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Place the sourdough bread slice into a…
Place the sourdough bread slice into a toaster. Toast at a medium setting until golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes.
Look for: golden brown and crisp
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Spread the lactose-free cottage cheese evenly across…
Spread the lactose-free cottage cheese evenly across the warm toasted sourdough.
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Slice the firm banana and arrange the…
Slice the firm banana and arrange the rounds neatly on top of the cottage cheese layers.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Lightly dust the ground cinnamon over the…
Lightly dust the ground cinnamon over the banana slices to add a comforting, warming spice.
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Warm the natural peanut butter in a…
Warm the natural peanut butter in a small microwave-safe bowl for 10 to 15 seconds until it reaches a runny, pourable consistency.
Look for: it reaches a runny, pourable consistency
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Drizzle the warm peanut butter over the…
Drizzle the warm peanut butter over the top of the toast and serve immediately.
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