Warm Sweet Potato Berry Collagen Mash
A cozy, warm breakfast bowl combining tender sweet potato, sweet berries, and creamy almond butter. Packed with collagen and complex carbs for gentle period-day comfort.
Prep
2 min
Cook
4 min
Total
6 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie 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
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
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Prep
2 min
Cook
4 min
Total
6 min
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Equipment
Saucepan
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Instructions
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Next: Place 1 cup (140g) frozen chopped sweet…
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Place 1 cup (140g) frozen chopped sweet…
Place 1 cup (140g) frozen chopped sweet potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tbsp (30ml) water.
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Microwave on high for 3 minutes until…
Microwave on high for 3 minutes until steam rises and the sweet potatoes are soft enough to mash with a fork.
Look for: steam rises and the sweet potatoes are soft enough to mash with a fork
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Add 0.5 cup (70g) frozen mixed berries to the bowl and microwave for an additional 60 seconds until warmed through.
Look for: warmed through
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Stir in 1 scoop (20g) collagen peptide…
Stir in 1 scoop (20g) collagen peptide powder and 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon, mashing the sweet potatoes and berries together with a fork until desired texture is reached.
Look for: desired texture is reached
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Drizzle 1 tbsp (16g) creamy almond butter…
Drizzle 1 tbsp (16g) creamy almond butter over the top and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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