If you’ve ever had the “egg ick” (you know that feeling when eggs just don’t sound good?), this savory breakfast oats recipe is for you. It’s savory, hearty, but will still feel like a breakfast.
Think of it as a cozy, nutrient-dense bowl that’s part risotto, part porridge—only more satisfying. Steel-cut oats bring a hearty toothfeel, lentils add plant-based protein and fiber, and miso plus nutritional yeast create layers of umami that make you want to go back for another spoonful.
It’s perfect for meal prep, adaptable to your flavor preferences, and even looks pretty despite what some Instagram followers jokingly call a “slop meal.” Once you taste it, you’ll get it—this bowl is comfort food at its healthiest.
Why You’ll Love These Savory Breakfast Oats
- Egg-Free Breakfast: Ideal for anyone tired of eggs or with sensitivities.
- High Protein: Between lentils, oats, nutritional yeast, and optional unflavored protein powder, this breakfast keeps you full all morning.
- Meal Prep Friendly: Makes a big pot you can reheat throughout the week.
- Flavor Versatile: Swap flavor bases—try turmeric + pepper for anti-inflammatory benefits, or rosemary + thyme for cozy, herbal depth.
- Gut-Friendly: Packed with fiber, minerals, and fermented miso for digestive support.
Ingredients
- Steel-Cut Oats → nuttier flavor and chewier texture than quick oats.
- Lentils → red or green work, both add fiber + protein.
- Miso Paste → adds savory depth; white miso is mild, red miso is stronger. I typically grab a white miso for this recipe
- Nutritional Yeast → gives a cheesy, umami boost.
- Bone Broth → more nutrients + flavor than water.
- Optional Protein Boost → stir in unflavored protein (like Heart & Soil) for extra staying power.
Whether you’re over eggs, looking for a protein-packed breakfast, or just want something warming and savory to start your day, this Savory Lentil & Oat Breakfast Bowl will be your new go-to. It’s cozy, nourishing, and endlessly adaptable.
Flavor Variations
When you get to this point in the cooking process, you’ll realize this recipe is, at its core, just slop. BUT we can make it a very pretty slop with the toppings:
✨ If you try this recipe, let me know your favorite flavor twist in the comments!
- Anti-Inflammatory Boost: Add turmeric + black pepper.
- Herb Garden Vibes: Use rosemary + thyme instead of miso for earthy depth. Swap out the nutritional yeast for 1/4 C parmesan
- Extra Protein: Add a jammy egg or stir in unflavored protein powder.
- Top with mushrooms sauteed in coconut aminos
- Top with a crunchy garlic chili oil like this one
Meal Prep & Storage
- Refrigerator: Store in airtight containers for up to 5 days.
- Reheat Tip: Add a little extra broth or waterto loosen up texture when reheating.
Savory Breakfast Lentils & Oats
Ingredients
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 2 shallots chopped
- 8 oz baby Bella mushrooms chopped
- 1 Tbsp butter
- ¾ tsp red pepper flakes
- 4 cups beef or chicken bone broth
- 1 –2 Tbsp miso paste
- ½ cup nutritional yeast
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 scoop unflavored protein powder
Toppings
- 2-3 sprinkles Everything but the Bagel Seasoning
- 2-3 chives, chopped
- 1/2 tbsp chili garlic crunch
Instructions
- Dice shallots and sauté in butter over medium heat until translucent. Add red pepper flakes and cook 2–3 minutes.Chop mushrooms – we want them to be the same size as the oats and lentils. To make this process go faster you can use the blender hack: turn your blender on and then drop the mushrooms in while the blade is already running
- Add mushrooms and sauté until browned (about 5–7 minutes).
- Add broth, oats, and lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for ~15-20 minutes until lentils and oats are cooked.
- Stir in miso and nutritional yeast. Adjust salt + pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle each bowl with everything but the bagel seasoning and top with chives and chili garlic crunch
Notes
Flavor Variations
- Anti-Inflammatory Boost: Add turmeric + black pepper.
- Herb Garden Vibes: Use rosemary + thyme instead of miso for earthy depth.
- Extra Protein: Add a jammy egg or stir in protein powder.
Meal Prep & Storage
- Refrigerator: Store in airtight containers for up to 5 days.
If youre looking for more egg free breakfasts, check out these breakfast hash bowls!
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