High Protein Vanilla Berry Oatmeal
Warm rolled oats stirred with creamy protein powder and nonfat Greek yogurt, topped with sweet berries and chia seeds. A comforting, quick morning bowl packed with over 40 grams of protein.
Prep
3 min
Cook
2 min
Total
5 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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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
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
3 min
Cook
2 min
Total
5 min
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Instructions
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Next: Combine rolled oats and 1 cup (240ml)…
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Combine rolled oats and 1 cup (240ml)…
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine rolled oats and 1 cup (240ml) of water.
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Microwave on high for 90 seconds until…
Microwave on high for 90 seconds until the oats absorb most of the liquid and become tender.
Look for: the oats absorb most of the liquid and become tender
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Remove the bowl carefully and allow it…
Remove the bowl carefully and allow it to cool for 1 minute so the heat does not clump the protein powder.
Allow: 1 minute
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Stir in vanilla protein powder and nonfat…
Stir in vanilla protein powder and nonfat Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
Look for: smooth and creamy
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Top with thawed frozen mixed berries and…
Top with thawed frozen mixed berries and chia seeds before serving immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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