High-Protein Berry Chia Oatmeal Bowl
A creamy, protein-packed oatmeal bowl topped with fresh berries and chia seeds. Quick to prepare and ideal for keeping energy steady throughout busy mornings.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 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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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
Protein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
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
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Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 0.5 cup of rolled oats and 0.5 cup of milk. Bring to a simmer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are soft and have absorbed most of the liquid.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool for 2 minutes so it is warm rather than boiling hot.
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Stir in 1 scoop of protein powder…
Stir in 1 scoop of protein powder and 0.25 cup of Greek yogurt until completely smooth and fully incorporated.
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Pour the warm protein oatmeal into a serving bowl.
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Top evenly with 0.5 cup of fresh berries and 1 tbsp of chia seeds.
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Serve immediately while warm
Serve immediately while warm.
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