Soothing Golden Cottage Cheese Bowl
Warm, gently spiced cottage cheese blended smooth with anti-inflammatory turmeric and ginger. A light, easy-to-digest bedtime snack loaded with protein and free from added sugar.
Prep
3 min
Cook
3 min
Total
6 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Crystal + Lila
Crystal 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 HealthDigestive 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
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
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
Well-fueled muscles
Support your everyday foundations
A varied meal helps bring protein, energy and minerals into the day without turning dinner into a supplement calculation.
Notice: comfort + hydration
Setup
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Prep
3 min
Cook
3 min
Total
6 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Scoop the plain low-fat cottage cheese into…
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Scoop the plain low-fat cottage cheese into…
Scoop the plain low-fat cottage cheese into a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
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Add the ground turmeric
Add the ground turmeric, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon directly to the saucepan.
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Stir gently for 2 to 3 minutes…
Stir gently for 2 to 3 minutes until the cottage cheese is warm, smooth, and fragrant. Do not boil.
Look for: the cottage cheese is warm, smooth, and fragrant
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Transfer the warmed cottage cheese into a…
Transfer the warmed cottage cheese into a small bowl.
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Sprinkle the chia seeds evenly over the…
Sprinkle the chia seeds evenly over the top and let sit for 1 minute before eating.
Allow: 1 minute
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