”I just decided, at this moment, to throw a Fall open house and make soup!”

T announced in an early-morning post-walk text. I love a good walking brainstorm!

”I’m going to make soup with whatever I can harvest from my garden. Everyone can bring something to share from their harvest too - a sprig of herb, the hidden zucchini, whatever they have!?

”Delicious idea!” I texted back.

”I don’t have a harvest, BUT I’ll make something with apples from M’s harvest, and I’ll bring homemade bread. Can’t wait!”

What if there was a recipe to make the menopause transition easier?

Would you use it, Reader?

A recipe you can make on any crazy, busy day to help you feel less like you're on the struggle bus.

Whether you fancy yourself a foodie or not, the right combination of "ingredients" will help you thrive in menopause.

October is menopause awareness month - the perfect time to talk about the main nutrition ingredients to add in, so you have more energy, better sleep, less joint pain, and better moods. The ingredients include...

8 key ingredients to thrive in menopause:

• Fiber
• Calcium + K2
• Vitamin D
• Omega-3s
• Magnesium - what type to take, when to take it, and why
• Iron - what type, if and when you need it, and new lab test result guidelines
• Phytoestrogens - what they are and how they can help soothe symptoms

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Over the next few weeks, I'll share more details on each of these nutrients, including food sources and when you might need a supplement.

Until then, you can get a head start by reading this blog post: Key Nutrients to Thrive in Menopause​

Recipe Share

Apple Crisp Cookies, make 1 dozen cookies

Here's the recipe I came up with for T's Fall soup open house. Inspired by my favorite Chocolate Chipper recipe from Lisa at The Tiny Kitchen, it has the apple-y, crunchy flavor and texture of apple crisp in a portable cookie form. If you love a chewy cookie that works just as well for breakfast as anytime, this recipe is yours!​
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Preheat oven to 350F

⅓ cup butter, room temperature

½ cup + 2 ½ Tbsp brown sugar

1 egg

½ tsp vanilla

¾ cup whole wheat pastry flour

½ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

½ tsp cinnamon

1 cup rolled oats

½ cup granola (store-bought works great!)

½ cup apple, cored and grated

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​In a medium mixing bowl, cream together butter, egg, vanilla, and brown sugar at medium speed.

After scraping down the sides of the mixing bowl, add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix on low speed until well combined.

Add rolled oats, granola, and grated apple.

Mix all ingredients until a dough forms. If the dough looks too wet to scoop, add 1 Tbsp of flour at a time until a stiff dough forms.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drop 2 Tbsp of dough on the baking sheet with about 2 inches between.

Bake for 12 minutes. Remove from the oven; press the cookies flat with a metal spatula. Bake for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown.

Cool completely before storing, or freeze individually on a cookie sheet before storing them in a Ziploc bag in the freezer.

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Your body goes through a serious remodel during the menopause transition. Watch your inbox over the next few weeks for ways to add the 8 key ingredients to your meals and snacks so the remodel project goes a little smoother.

What's your favorite fall recipe?

Hit reply! I need more delicious ideas for the next Fall get-together 😋

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Enjoy your weekend savoring food and your body!

Amanda

PS: October is menopause awareness month - the perfect time to talk about the main nutrition ingredients to add in, so you have more energy, better sleep, less joint pain, and better moods. Over the next few weeks, I'll share more details on each of the nutrients, including food sources and when you might need a supplement. Until then, you can get a head start by reading this blog post: Key Nutrients to Thrive in Menopause​