So, I have started experimenting with savoury oats bowls as a quick and warming breakfast option, because in London there are just some mornings when all you want is hot porridge.
I couldn’t help but be sucked in by all of the weird and wonderful new savoury porridge creations I have seen around. Plus, oats are a very economical, cheap and readily available breakfast option for most people. Paired with some protein and some fresh fruit or veg, they can be a great way to start the day!
Variations: I have gone with a classic egg on top of my bowl, but I also recommend:
- Vegan option: you can easily keep this recipe vegan-friendly by leaving out the egg. If you’d like to substitute in a new topping, I recommend some lightly sauteed mushrooms.
- Indulgent cheesy option: instead of the nutritional yeast, stir a small handful of grated cheese through the oats toward the end of the cooking process (cheddar or gruyere are both lovely in this recipe).
- Meaty option: hey it’s breakfast… there’s nothing wrong with some bacon on top, too! A little smoked salmon with a poached egg would also be super tasty.
Savoury Oat Porridge with Greens and Egg
Have you tried a savoury oat porridge yet? It's such a delicious AND healthy way to start your day! This recipe is really easy and full of flavour!
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Servings: 1 serve
Calories: 286kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 medium zucchini
- 1 handful baby spinach
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Grate the zucchini (or chop into very thin matchsticks or tiny dice, if you can’t be bothered with the grater).
- Pop the grated zucchini into a small saucepan together with the oats and almond milk, plus half a cup of water. On the stove, bring to boil and then reduce the heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 10 minutes, until soft and creamy; add a little extra water or milk as you go if you need to thin it out further. *If you are using protein powder as well stir this in while the oats are cooking.
- During the cooking, sprinkle in the salt and nutritional yeast; taste test and add extra seasoning if desired. Towards the last minute of the cooking, add in the handful of spinach so it wilts into the oats.
- Poach or fry the egg as you prefer to top your bowl off with.
- Serve the warm oats in a bowl with the poached egg. If using them, add the pumpkin seeds on top for crunch.
Notes
*I like to add a tablespoon or two of an unflavoured protein powder to my oats bowl to boost the protein content and make this a more satisfying meal. This is entirely optional and the oats bowl is just as yummy without it, of course!
*I recommend using almond milk in this recipe because it has a neutral, nutty flavour that lends itself well to a savoury dish. Rice and/or coconut milks are naturally sweeter so they might not work as well. If you tolerate dairy, cows or goats milk would work well in this recipe also!
*Nutrition Facts are calculated without the pumpkin seeds on top. If you add a spoonful of pumpkin seeds the total calories is estimated at 342 calories and 20 grams of protein. Adding protein powder will also change the nutritional information but this will vary depending on the exact protein powder that you use, check the label.
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Nutrition
Calories: 286kcal (14%) | Carbohydrates: 36g (12%) | Protein: 17g (34%) | Fat: 9g (14%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Cholesterol: 164mg (55%) | Sodium: 840mg (37%) | Potassium: 781mg (22%) | Fiber: 8g (33%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 3247IU (65%) | Vitamin C: 26mg (32%) | Calcium: 241mg (24%) | Iron: 4mg (22%)
Delish! I love your site! I am currently doing the 16:8 fasting method and wanted some healthy, fulfilling breakfast recipes! Was wondering if you had the calorie count handy?
Hey Bec! I have added a nutritional calculator to the website since making this recipe. I have gone back to this old post and updated it with the nutrition calculator info for you so you can see the calorie information. In the recipe notes the calorie count with seeds on top of the porridge is also noted. Hope this is what you need 🙂
Oh my gosh. This is life changing! I am totally a savoury breakfast gal but oats are so easy on the go.
This will def be a repeat recipe for sure!
Also added some chilli flakes, feta and ‘ Kim-chi Super-Kraut’ on top. Delish!!
That looks great, I’ve never actually tried savory oatmeal before! (even though I eat oatmeal almost everyday) I should definitely give it a try some day! 🙂
Thank you so much, Veronika! I just checked out your website too and it’s fabulous 🙂 You really must try savoury oats… they are SO good plus you get to put heaps of veggies in them, which is always a win for me! xx
I am excited to try savory oatmeal! That egg on top… YUM!
Thanks for linking up at Savoring Saturdays. I’m featuring you this week. 🙂
Thank you SO much Brianna! I am so happy to hear you are excited about this recipe – some people react and think it’s a bit odd but it’s TOTALLY delicious 🙂 Let me know if you try it!
What a beautiful meal! I love all the nutrients and that yolk is so dark and healthy looking. Mmm! Thank you so much for sharing this at Savoring Saturdays! 🙂
Isn’t it such a good yolk!? I’ve been getting some great eggs at the moment 🙂 Thank you for stopping by!
Savoury oats…very interesting. Nice one!
Thanks so much for stopping by Nat! Promise the savoury oats are weird but…delicious 🙂