Warm Banana Oats with Jammy Eggs
A comforting, warm breakfast of savory gluten-free oats paired with olive-oil-drizzled greens and soft-boiled eggs. Perfect for settling your stomach and restoring your energy after a long flight.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kat + Lila
Kat 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.
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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
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
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Bring a small pot of water to…
Bring a small pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Carefully lower the eggs into the water and cook for exactly 6 minutes and 30 seconds for a jammy yolk, or 8 minutes for a firmer yolk.
Allow: 6 minutes
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Prepare an ice bath in a small…
While the eggs boil, prepare an ice bath in a small bowl. Transfer the cooked eggs immediately to the ice bath and let them cool for 2 minutes before peeling.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Combine the gluten-free oats with 1 cup…
In a separate small saucepan, combine the gluten-free oats with 1 cup (240ml) of water and a pinch of sea salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are creamy.
Look for: the oats are creamy
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Place the spinach in a serving bowl
Place the spinach in a serving bowl. Spoon the hot, cooked oats directly over the spinach to let the residual heat gently wilt the greens.
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Cut the peeled eggs in half and…
Cut the peeled eggs in half and place them on top of the warm oats.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Drizzle the entire bowl with olive oil…
Drizzle the entire bowl with olive oil and fresh lemon juice, then sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt before serving warm.
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