Chocolate Berry Chia Protein Bowl
A thick, creamy breakfast bowl featuring chocolate plant protein, chia seeds, and cashew yogurt topped with walnuts and mixed berries. Quick to assemble and packed with fiber and protein for steady morning energy.
Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Alicia + Lila
Alicia 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
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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Prep
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Total
10 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Make a batch of chia pudding ahead of time to make morning assembly take under 3 minutes.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Combine 1
Combine 1.5 tbsp chia seeds and 0.25 cup unsweetened almond milk in a small glass or jar, stirring thoroughly for 1 minute to break up clumps.
Allow: 1 minute
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Let the chia mixture rest at room…
Let the chia mixture rest at room temperature for 10 minutes, or keep covered in the refrigerator overnight until thickened into a gel.
Look for: thickened into a gel
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In a bowl, whisk together 0.25 cup cashew yogurt, 30g chocolate plant protein powder, and 1 tbsp peanut butter powder until completely smooth and free of lumps.
Look for: completely smooth and free of lumps
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Fold the thickened chia pudding into the…
Fold the thickened chia pudding into the chocolate yogurt mixture until well integrated.
Look for: well integrated
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Top the bowl with 0.5 cup frozen mixed berries, 1 tbsp chopped walnuts, and 1 tbsp hemp seeds.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Serve immediately while cool
Serve immediately while cool, or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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