Crunchy Veggie Sticks and Fruit Plate with Almond Butter
A fresh, crunchy snack of raw carrot and celery sticks served with red grapes, raw cashew nuts, and creamy almond butter.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Kirsty + Lila
Kirsty 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
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
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
A steadier pause
Trade food decisions for a clear plan
A straightforward recipe and a satisfying meal can make one part of a busy day feel settled, even when the rest is noisy.
Notice: hunger + energy later
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Prep
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Total
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Equipment
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Time saver
To keep this snack convenient for busy schedules, you can pre-slice the celery and carrots ahead of time and store them in an airtight container with a damp paper towel to maintain crispness.
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Next: Wash and scrub the medium carrot and…
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Wash and scrub the medium carrot and…
Wash and scrub the medium carrot and celery stalk. Peel the carrot if desired, then slice both into finger-sized sticks.
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Wash the fresh red grapes and pat…
Wash the fresh red grapes and pat them dry.
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Arrange the celery and carrot sticks on…
Arrange the celery and carrot sticks on a plate alongside the red grapes and raw cashew nuts.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Place the almond butter in a small…
Place the almond butter in a small dipping bowl or spoon it directly onto the plate next to the veggie sticks.
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Dip the veggie sticks into the almond…
Dip the veggie sticks into the almond butter and enjoy them alongside the fruits and nuts.
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