Protein Waffles With Fresh Mixed Berries
A quick, protein-packed breakfast featuring toasted waffles topped with antioxidant-rich berries and a touch of maple syrup.
Prep
7 min
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0 min
Total
7 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.
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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.
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.
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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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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
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Total
7 min
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Instructions
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Prepare the protein waffles according to the package instructions (toasting or heating until crisp).
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Place the warm waffles on a plate
Place the warm waffles on a plate.
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Top the waffles evenly with the mixed…
Top the waffles evenly with the mixed berries.
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Drizzle the maple syrup over the top…
Drizzle the maple syrup over the top and serve immediately.
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