5-Minute Banana and Kefir High-Protein Smoothie
A thick, refreshing smoothie blending banana, gut-friendly kefir, and whey protein powder for lasting night shift stamina. Ready in under 5 minutes with zero mess.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky 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
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
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
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Equipment
Blender
Time saver
Make-Ahead Friendly: You can assemble the frozen berries, banana slices, and chia seeds in a freezer bag ahead of time. On shift days, simply dump the frozen contents into the blender with kefir and protein powder.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Measure 200ml of plain kefir and pour…
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Measure 200ml of plain kefir and pour…
Measure 200ml of plain kefir and pour it into your blender jug.
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Peel 1 medium banana and break it…
Peel 1 medium banana and break it into chunks directly into the jug.
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Add 25g of vanilla whey protein powder
Add 25g of vanilla whey protein powder, 50g of frozen mixed berries, and 1 tbsp of chia seeds to the blender.
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Secure the lid and blend on high…
Secure the lid and blend on high speed for 45 to 60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy, with no seed or berry bits remaining.
Look for: completely smooth and creamy, with no seed or berry bits remaining
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Pour into a travel flask or insulated…
Pour into a travel flask or insulated bottle for your shift, or consume immediately.
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