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Savory oatmeal topped with a poached egg and spinach in a stoneware bowl

Savory Oatmeal with Spinach and Egg

A warm, savory oatmeal bowl topped with a runny egg and spinach — balanced carbs with protein to keep blood sugar steady.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup rolled oats ~27g carbs
  • 1 cup water or unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 egg fried or poached
  • ½ cup wilted spinach
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Bring water or almond milk to a boil in a small pot.
  2. Stir in oats and reduce heat to low, simmering for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. While oats cook, fry or poach your egg in a separate pan.
  4. Stir the wilted spinach into the cooked oats.
  5. Top the oatmeal with the egg and season with salt and pepper.

Notes

💡 Tip: Adding eggs to oatmeal isn't just about flavor; it's a smart way to balance your carbohydrate intake. The protein in eggs helps slow the absorption of sugar from the oatmeal, preventing a spike in blood sugar after eating. You can also add a sprinkle of cinnamon to help improve insulin sensitivity.