Avocado Strawberry Seed Protein Smoothie
A creamy, nutrient-dense breakfast blend pairing rich avocado and sweet strawberries with hemp hearts and chia seeds. Entirely free from dairy, eggs, soy, and added sugar.
Prep
5 min
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5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Dawn + Lila
Dawn 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.
Notice: energy for movement
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
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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Pre-portion avocado halves and freeze them ahead of time for ultra-quick morning prep.
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Place 0.5 cups of frozen strawberries, 0.5 pcs of medium avocado, 3 tbsp of hemp hearts, 1 tbsp of chia seeds, and 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk into a high-speed blender container.
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Secure the lid tightly on the blender…
Secure the lid tightly on the blender container.
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Start the blender on low speed
Start the blender on low speed, then gradually increase to high speed.
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Blend on high for 45 to 60…
Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds until the texture is completely smooth, thick, and uniform with no remaining seed fragments.
Look for: the texture is completely smooth, thick, and uniform with no remaining seed fragments
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Turn off the blender
Turn off the blender, scrape down the sides with a spatula if any ingredients stick, and blend for an additional 10 seconds if needed.
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Pour the smoothie into a tall glass…
Pour the smoothie into a tall glass and serve immediately. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours.
Allow: 12 hours
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