Cheerios and Greek Yogurt Bowl
A quick and satisfying breakfast featuring high-protein Greek yogurt topped with crunchy whole-grain Cheerios and fresh berries.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Amanda + Lila
Amanda 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
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy 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
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
Make Ahead: You can portion the yogurt into containers ahead of time, but keep the Cheerios and pumpkin seeds separate until ready to eat to prevent them from getting soggy.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Instructions
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Next: Scoop the Greek yogurt into a serving…
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Scoop the Greek yogurt into a serving…
Scoop the Greek yogurt into a serving bowl.
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Sprinkle the Cheerios evenly over the yogurt
Sprinkle the Cheerios evenly over the yogurt.
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Top with the fresh strawberries and pumpkin…
Top with the fresh strawberries and pumpkin seeds.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Drizzle with the honey if using
Drizzle with the honey if using, and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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