Blueberry, Almond & Choc Crumble

Blueberry, Almond & Choc Crumble…. With protein yoghurt topping.

Why this is is peri-perfect… In perimenopause, our bodies crave steady blood sugar, nourishing fats, and foods that keep our mood and hormones on an even keel. This blueberry crumble delivers on all counts - juicy antioxidant-rich berries to fight inflammation, slow-releasing oats and almond meal for lasting energy, and healthy fats from almond butter and flaxseed to support hormone balance. A touch of dark chocolate adds magnesium for calm, while chia seeds and flax provide fibre for gut health. Comfort food with benefits - because you deserve dessert that loves you back.

Ps; There’s no extra sweetening in this… The berries and small amount of dark chocolate are sweet enough! I love this for breakfast…

Ingredients: 4 serves

Base

3 cups frozen or fresh blueberries

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp chia seeds

Crumble Topping

½ cup rolled oats

⅓ cup almond meal

2 tbsp chopped dark chocolate (70–85%)

2 tbsp almond butter

1 tbsp ground flaxseed

Pinch of salt

Protein Yoghurt Topping (for 4 serves)

2 cups (500g) plain, unsweetened high-protein yoghurt (e.g. YoPRO, Chobani FIT, or Greek yoghurt)

120g (about 4 scoops) vanilla protein powder

Optional: 1–2 tsp maple syrup or honey, if you like it sweeter

Instructions

1. Prep crumble:
   Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line or lightly grease a loaf tin or small baking dish (approx. 20 × 10 cm).

2. Make berry base:
   In a bowl, mix blueberries, vanilla, and chia seeds. Stir well and let sit for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
   Pour into the baking dish and spread evenly.

3. Make crumble topping:
   In another bowl, combine oats, almond meal, almond butter, dark chocolate, flaxseed, and salt.
   Stir until crumbly, then sprinkle evenly over the berries.

4. Bake:
   Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the top is golden and the berries are bubbling at the edges.
   Let cool for at least 10 minutes.

5. Make protein yoghurt topping:
   While crumble is cooling, mix yoghurt and protein powder in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
   Sweeten with maple syrup or honey if desired.

6. Serve:
   Scoop the crumble into 4 bowls.
   Top each serve with ½ cup of the protein yoghurt mixture.

Per serve (approx.): 400 calories, 30g protein, 35g carbs, 15g fat

Blueberry, Almond & Choc Crumble.

Blueberry, Almond & Choc Crumble.