Greek Yogurt Banana Peanut Butter Pre-Workout Bowl
Creamy nonfat Greek yogurt topped with fresh banana slices and a swirl of rich peanut butter. Quickly digested whole-food energy ideal before your weighted vest walk.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Claudia + Lila
Claudia 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
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
5 min
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Store yogurt and fruit separately if prepping ahead for work or travel.
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Instructions
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Next: Scoop the nonfat Greek yogurt into a…
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Scoop the nonfat Greek yogurt into a…
Scoop the nonfat Greek yogurt into a medium serving bowl.
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Slice the banana into thin rounds
Slice the banana into thin rounds.
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Arrange the banana slices over the Greek…
Arrange the banana slices over the Greek yogurt.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Warm the peanut butter in a small…
Warm the peanut butter in a small microwave-safe bowl for 10 seconds until drizzleable, then drizzle over the top.
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