Hard Boiled Eggs and Banana Snack Pot
A simple, highly portable pairing of two hard-boiled eggs and a sweet banana. It is budget-friendly, requires zero active cooking once the eggs are prepped, and is perfect for a quick energy boost on a busy shift.
Prep
5 min
Cook
9 min
Total
14 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky 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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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
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
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
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
5 min
Cook
9 min
Total
14 min
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Equipment
Saucepan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Boil Ahead: Boil a batch of eggs at the start of the week. Unpeeled hard-boiled eggs keep beautifully in the fridge for up to 7 days.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: If not pre-boiled
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If not pre-boiled
If not pre-boiled, place the eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch (2.5cm). Bring to a rolling boil over high heat, then immediately cover with a lid, remove from the heat, and let sit for 9 minutes for a firm but creamy yolk.
Allow: 9 minutes
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Transfer the boiled eggs to an ice…
Transfer the boiled eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes. This stops the cooking process and makes peeling much easier.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Peel the eggs and pack them into…
Peel the eggs and pack them into a portable container or bento box. Keep them chilled until you are ready to depart.
Look for: you are ready to depart
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Pack the fresh
Pack the fresh, unpeeled banana alongside your egg container.
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Slice or halve the hard-boiled eggs and…
When ready to eat, slice or halve the hard-boiled eggs and enjoy them alongside the peeled banana.
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