Creamy Cinnamon Chia Porridge
A warm, comforting porridge with chia seeds, almond milk, and cinnamon, sweetened naturally with fresh berries. This gluten-free, vegetarian breakfast supports hormonal balance and energy.
Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Total
12 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Donna + Lila
Donna 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
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
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
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Total
12 min
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Equipment
Saucepan
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Combine almond milk
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Combine almond milk
In a small saucepan, combine almond milk, chia seeds, rolled oats, and ground cinnamon.
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Heat gently over medium heat
Heat gently over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
Look for: the mixture thickens
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Remove from heat and let sit for…
Remove from heat and let sit for 2 minutes to thicken further.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Pour into a bowl and top with…
Pour into a bowl and top with fresh mixed berries.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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