Fresh Berry And Almond Parfait
A quick and nutritious snack featuring fresh strawberries and creamy yogurt to support heart health and energy levels. This simple dish is perfect for a light afternoon pick-me-up.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Kate + Lila
Kate 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 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
Comfortably 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
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
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Total
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Time saver
Prep these in small jars ahead of time for a convenient grab-and-go snack.
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Next: Rinse the strawberry and remove the green…
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Rinse the strawberry and remove the green…
Rinse the strawberry and remove the green tops. Slice them into halves or quarters.
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Layer half of the greek yogurt
In a small bowl or glass, layer half of the greek yogurt.
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Add half of the sliced strawberry and…
Add half of the sliced strawberry and a sprinkle of sliced almond.
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Repeat the layers with the remaining greek…
Repeat the layers with the remaining greek yogurt, strawberry, and almond.
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Top with a dash of ground cinnamon…
Top with a dash of ground cinnamon if desired.
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