Warm Berry Oat Protein Crumble
Warm, juicy berries topped with a golden oat and vanilla protein crumble. A quick and sweet 10-minute dessert packed with protein and fiber.
Prep
5 min
Cook
3 min
Total
8 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Lori + Lila
Lori 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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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
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
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
3 min
Total
8 min
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Equipment
Oven · Mixing bowl
Time saver
You can double the crumble batch and store it in an airtight container for up to 5 days for even faster prep.
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Instructions
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Next: Add 1 cup of mixed berries and…
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Add 1 cup of mixed berries and…
Add 1 cup of mixed berries and 1 tsp of chia seeds into a small microwave-safe bowl or ramekin.
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Microwave the berry mixture on HIGH for…
Microwave the berry mixture on HIGH for 60 to 90 seconds until the berries burst and become juicy.
Look for: the berries burst and become juicy
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In a separate small bowl, combine 0.25 cup of rolled oats, 15g of vanilla protein powder, 1 tbsp of almond butter, and 0.5 tbsp of honey.
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Stir the oat mixture vigorously with a…
Stir the oat mixture vigorously with a fork until small, crumbly clusters form.
Look for: small, crumbly clusters form
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Spoon the protein oat crumble evenly over…
Spoon the protein oat crumble evenly over the warm berries.
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Microwave again on HIGH for 30 to…
Microwave again on HIGH for 30 to 45 seconds until the crumble topping is set and fragrant, or toast under a oven broiler at 400°F (200°C) for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown.
Look for: the crumble topping is set and fragrant, or toast under a oven broiler at 400°F (200°C) for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown
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Allow the crumble to cool for 2…
Allow the crumble to cool for 2 minutes before enjoying warm.
Allow: 2 minutes
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