Vanilla Yogurt Chia Pudding
A creamy vanilla chia pudding made with unsweetened vanilla yogurt and chia seeds, naturally sweet and rich in fiber and protein. Perfect for a nourishing breakfast or snack to support hormonal balance.
Prep
120 min
Cook
0 min
Total
120 min
Makes about
1 serving
Created together. Shared with you.
Made by Jazmin + Lila
Jazmin 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 HealthSteadier 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.
Notice: comfort + portion
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
Setup
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
120 min
Cook
0 min
Total
120 min
How many are you cooking for?
The ingredient amounts update automatically.
Equipment
Basic kitchen utensils
Time saver
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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 4 steps complete
Next: Combine vanilla yogurt and chia seeds
- 01
Combine vanilla yogurt and chia seeds
In a bowl or jar, combine vanilla yogurt and chia seeds.
Tap card to mark done - 02
Stir well to ensure chia seeds are…
Stir well to ensure chia seeds are evenly distributed.
Tap card to mark done - 03
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2…
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the pudding to thicken.
Allow: 2 hours
Tap card to mark done - 04
Before serving
Before serving, stir the pudding to break up any clumps.
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.