Blueberry Strawberry Protein Smoothie
A nutrient-dense smoothie blending wild blueberry, vanilla almond milk, strawberry protein powder, collagen peptides, chia and flax seed meal, and lemon juice for a refreshing, hormone-supportive boost.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Jenn + Lila
Jenn 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 HealthTrigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
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
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
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and consume within 24 hours.
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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: Combine frozen wild blueberry
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Combine frozen wild blueberry
Combine frozen wild blueberry, vanilla unsweetened almond milk, strawberry flavored protein powder, Orgain collagen peptides, chia and flax seed meal, chia seeds, lemon juice, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a blender.
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Blend on high until smooth and creamy
Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
Look for: smooth and creamy
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Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately…
Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately for best freshness.
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