Savory Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl
Switch up your breakfast routine with this Savory Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl. Filled with hearty oats, fresh mushrooms, sautรฉedย spinach and an egg, this simple dish is packed with flavor and isย the perfect way to start the day!
My taste buds were officially wowed the first time I tried savory oatmeal.
I mean, literally wowed! The flavor, the texture, the toppings.ย Why haven’t I tried this before?!
Have you tried savory oatmeal?
I must admit, the first time I heard of it, I was a little skeptical. In my mind, oats are supposed to be sweet, like this Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal, or those Blueberry French Toast Overnight Oats. The thought of savory ones, with veggie toppings, kind of freaked me out just a little.
And then it hit me. One day, after searching around in Pinterest world, I saw a collection of savory oatmeal dishes. And I thought maybe, just maybe, I would try it out. So, it went on my bucket list of recipes to make.
Well, friends, that day is finally here. I finally put on my big girl pants and tried savory oats. And you know what? I’m hooked. Really, I am. And the secret is in the sauce, errrr, oats. But before we get to that, let’s talk about these savory oats, which also just so happens to be our second installment of Meals for One!
Switch up your breakfast routine with this Savory Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl. Filled with hearty oats, fresh mushrooms, sautรฉed spinach and an egg, this simple dish is packed with flavor and is the perfect way to start the day!
Once you try savory oatmeal, you may never go back to the sweet kind. Ok, that’s not entirely true, because I love sweet oats. But, the savory kind is oh-so good. And when you take a bite of this Savory Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl, you almost shock your taste buds with the rich and savory flavor.
Ok, so my secret to making the oats extra savory and extra delicious? Chicken broth! Instead of cooking the oats in water or milk, I swapped it out for chicken broth. It was an experiment that I wasn’t sure would work out, but luckily, it passed the test with flying colors. The chicken broth gives the oats so much flavor! So much! That’s what made me a savory oatmeal lover, just the oats itself. Yep, they’re just that good.
Now, let’s talk toppings. This Savory Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl is extremely easy to customize depending on your tastes. Since I love mushrooms and spinach, those were the veggies added in. Plus, a fried egg for protein, and a few cherry tomatoes for flavor.
And this savory oatmeal is so easy to whip up! You can have this prepped and ready to go in about 15 minutes. It even makes a delicious and easy dinner, too.
Some tips to remember:
- This recipe is very easy to adjust, depending on your tastes. Feel free to swap out the spinach for kale, add some shredded cheese, or leave out the tomatoes.
- Don’t skip the chicken broth! While these oats can be made with just water or milk, broth gives it the rich, savory flavor. Feel free to swap the chicken broth out with vegetable or beef broth.
- This recipe is specifically designed as a meal made for one person! But, if you’re serving two people, a family of four, or a family of eight, just double, quadruple, etc., the ingredients.
So, if you’ve always wanted to try savory oatmeal, now is the time. I guarantee you’ll fall in love with the flavor, texture, and ease of this Savory Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl.
Looking for more oatmeal recipes? I’ve got you covered!

Savory Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- ยพ cup old-fashioned oats
- Dash of salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 8 ounces sliced baby bella mushrooms
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- 1 egg
- About ยฝ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- In a medium pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add oats, a dash of salt, and stir.
- Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for about 5-7 minutes, or until oats are soft and most of the liquid is absorbed. Set aside.
- In a medium skillet, heat olive oil and butter over low heat until butter is melted.
- Add mushrooms , season with salt and pepper, and saute for about 4-5 minutes, or until just tender. Add spinach to same skillet and heat until wilted. Remove mushrooms and spinach to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, add a little more butter (if needed) and an egg. Fry or cook sunny-side up until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Pour oatmeal into a bowl. Top with mushrooms, spinach, fried egg, and tomatoes.
- Serve immediately.
I don’t think I’ve had savoury oatmeal before! I’m glad you put on your big girl pants and decided to bring us this deliciousness ๐ !! I use chicken stock regularly when making rice or quinoa just to add another element of flavour rather than plain ol’ water. This breakfast bowl sounds like the perfect way to start the morning, lots of things in there to fill ya up. I bet it would be lovely, too, with a drizzle of hot sauce ๐ I’m kinda hungry this morning, despite having a smoothie and could totally go for this right about now!! Pinned! Have a wonderful weekend, my friend!
Haha I’m glad I did that, too…I’m totally hooked! And I always use chicken broth in quinoa too, but for some reason, it never occurred to me to try it with oats! ๐ Thanks for the sweet comment, Dawn!
I have not tried savory oatmeal yet… but I have tried quinoa for breakfast. Lol. Although I’m preeeetty sure that is not same-same. It’s been on my list of things to try, so I’m delighted you are sharing this delicious breakfast bowl business with us today, Gayle! This is definitely my type of breakfast! Jam packed with tasty, good for you ingredients, what’s not to love, right?! I haven’t had breakfast yet, and I’m SOOO wishing I was having this! Pinned! Cheers!
I’ve had quinoa for breakfast too, and although it’s similar-ish, it definitely takes on a different texture than oats! Thanks for the sweet comment and pin, friend!
I’ve still been too chicken to try savory oats but I LOVE the idea of cooking them in broth! I cook my pasta and rice in broth and it adds so much flavor, so I can just imagine what it would do to oats! This looks like such a hearty, healthy breakfast!
I think you would love it, Ashley! It took a while for me to try it, but now I’m hooked! ๐ Thanks for the sweet comment!
I have definitely not tried savory oatmeal bowls yet and I am thrilled that you’ve introduced the idea to me! This is everything I love! I have something slightly similar in concept coming up on CCB but I used polenta! I can’t wait to try it with oatmeal! Looks so tasty and healthy!
Thanks, Annie! Oh I love your idea of using polenta, I’ll hve to try that once I see your recipe!
This looks SO delicious, Gayle and totally my kind of breakfast! I am a huge oatmeal fan including savory and love all the goodies you piled in here!
Thanks, Kelly! I’m officially hooked on savory oats!
I’m such a big fan of oatmeal but have never tried savory oats — I have no idea why! This looks like the recipe to start with, because it has so many ingredients that I love! This is so colorful and would be great for any meal of the day!
Thank you, Marcie! I think you would love savory oats…it’s definitely a fun twist on the sweet kind!
This looks like my kind of breakfast, although I’ve never tried savory oatmeal. I think it is time to try it ๐ Looks delicious!
Thanks, Mira!
OK my mind is kind of blown with the idea of savory oatmeal. In a good way!
It’s SO good! I think you’d love it!
I absolutely ADORE savory oatmeal – it’s one of my go-to comfort food suppers – but yours is much fancier than mine! Definitely giving your version a spin. ๐
Thanks, Kate! Savory oats are the way to go!
Haven’t tried this before. However, I am interested in your recipe. I have a feeling that I would surely love it. ๐
Savory oats are my new favorite! Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by, Megan. Hope you love this if you try it!
It looks so delicious and attractive. ๐ I think this is a nutrient breakfast for everyone, so I need to make it for my family tomorrow ๐ Thank you for your recipe.
Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by, Emily!
Do you have a calorie count on your different oats, PLEASE, thanks
Hi Rhonda! I do not have calorie information, as I don’t want to give out the wrong statistics. However, there are plenty of calorie counters that you can find online to help with this. Thanks for stopping by!