White Chocolate Cranberry Truffle Smoothie
A creamy, white chocolate cranberry smoothie blended with unsweetened almond milk and vanilla plant protein. Naturally dairy-free, high-protein, and packed with tart berry antioxidants.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Katie + Lila
Katie 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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Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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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
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
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.
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Prep
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Total
5 min
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Next: Add the unsweetened almond milk
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Add the unsweetened almond milk
Add the unsweetened almond milk, vanilla plant protein powder, sugar-free white chocolate instant pudding mix, frozen cranberries, and frozen banana slices into a high-speed blender jar in that order.
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Secure the blender lid firmly
Secure the blender lid firmly.
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Blend on high speed for 45 to…
Blend on high speed for 45 to 60 seconds until the mixture is thick, homogenous, and completely smooth without cranberry flecks.
Look for: the mixture is thick, homogenous, and completely smooth without cranberry flecks
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Pour into a tall glass and top…
Pour into a tall glass and top with sugar-free white chocolate chips if desired.
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Serve immediately while chilled
Serve immediately while chilled.
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