Warm Savory Bone Broth Oatmeal with Soft Eggs
Nourishing gluten-free oats simmered in rich chicken bone broth, topped with wilted spinach and soft scrambled eggs. A comforting, easy-to-digest breakfast packed with gentle protein.
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kristi + Lila
Kristi created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
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Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Saucepan · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Store leftover cooked bone broth oatmeal in a sealed glass container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat with a splash of warm broth.
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Instructions
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Next: Pour 1 cup (240ml) of chicken bone…
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Pour 1 cup (240ml) of chicken bone…
Pour 1 cup (240ml) of chicken bone broth into a small saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a gentle simmer, which takes about 3 minutes.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Add 0.5 cup (40g) of gluten-free rolled oats to the simmering broth, lower the heat to medium-low, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are soft and creamy.
Look for: the oats are soft and creamy
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Stir in 0.5 cup (15g) of fresh spinach during the final minute of cooking until it wilts into the hot oatmeal.
Look for: it wilts into the hot oatmeal
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Heat 1 tsp (5ml) of olive oil…
Heat 1 tsp (5ml) of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over low heat for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Crack 2 eggs into a small bowl
Crack 2 eggs into a small bowl, whisk lightly with a fork, and pour into the skillet. Cook gently for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring softly with a spatula until soft, tender curds form.
Look for: soft, tender curds form
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Spoon the warm savory oatmeal into a…
Spoon the warm savory oatmeal into a bowl, top with the soft scrambled eggs, and let cool for 2 minutes before enjoying.
Allow: 2 minutes
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