Cozy Protein Cinnamon Bread Pudding
A warm, comfortable single-serve bread pudding made with whole grain sandwich thins, rich egg whites, and cozy spices. It offers sweet, nostalgic flavor with extra protein to keep you full and energized.
Prep
5 min
Cook
2 min
Total
7 min
Makes
1 serving
Created together. Shared with you.
Made by Janice + Lila
Janice 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
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
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.
Notice: focus + energy later
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
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
5 min
Cook
2 min
Total
7 min
How many are you cooking for?
The ingredient amounts update automatically.
Equipment
Oven · Whisk
Time saver
Measure everything before you start so this quick recipe moves without pauses.
Do these three things first
- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
Cook along
Instructions
0 of 5 steps complete
Next: Tear 1 whole grain sandwich thin into…
- 01
Tear 1 whole grain sandwich thin into…
Tear 1 whole grain sandwich thin into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a small microwave-safe mug or ramekin.
Tap card to mark done - 02
Whisk together 0
In a small liquid measuring cup, whisk together 0.5 cups of liquid egg whites, 0.25 cups of unsweetened almond milk, 1 tbsp of pure maple syrup, 0.5 tsp of ground cinnamon, and 0.25 tsp of vanilla extract until completely smooth and combined.
Look for: completely smooth and combined
Tap card to mark done - 03
Pour the egg white mixture evenly over…
Pour the egg white mixture evenly over the bread pieces, pressing them down gently with a fork so they absorb the liquid completely. Let sit for 2 minutes.
Allow: 2 minutes
Tap card to mark done - 04
Microwave on high for 90 seconds to…
Microwave on high for 90 seconds to 2 minutes, checking at 90 seconds. It is ready when the center is set and no longer liquid.
Allow: 2 minutes
Tap card to mark done - 05
Remove carefully from the microwave
Remove carefully from the microwave, let cool for 2 minutes to settle, and serve warm.
Allow: 2 minutes
Tap card to mark done
Made this recipe?
Leave a quick rating or a cooking tip for the next woman.
Your symptoms change. Your plan should too.
One good meal is a start. Your whole week is better.
Tell Lila what you like, what you avoid and which symptoms are loud today. She’ll turn that context into meals, targets and small adjustments that fit real life.
Free to download