Whatever you decide to throw into the mix, your base is already loaded with good-for-you nutrition. I usually use about half a cup of quick oats, which has 4 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein, plus tons of vitamins and minerals. One cup of chicken bone broth has 9 grams of protein. Top it with an egg (6 grams of protein) and you’re already at 20 grams of protein (if protein is your thing). Two tablespoons of nutritional yeast has 5 grams of protein and you can always throw in some hemp seeds and flax seeds for additional protein and fiber. Lately, my go-to topper is a drizzle of this amazing Gochugaru Chili Oil from Algae Cooking Club. It adds just a touch of warm, savory spice and the tiniest bit of heat. I’ve also been loving their original oil for high-heat cooking.

This makes enough for one large serving.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats - note: I usually make this in the microwave for speed, but you can also cook this slowly on the stove and use steel cut, or any oats of your liking. Sometimes I even use cream of buckwheat.

• 1 cup chicken bone broth - you can use regular chicken broth, but it contains less protein than bone broth. Or, sub with vegetable or mushroom broth—whatever you’d like!

• Salt to taste - I start with a good pinch of Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt and then like to sprinkle in some good quality sea salt.

• 1-2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast - you can totally sub for regular cheese here or omit all together.

• Anything else you’d like to mix in or top with - poached egg, caramelized mushrooms, za’atar spice, everything bagel seasoning, sliced scallions, nice olive oil or toasted sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, hot sauce, chili crisp, microgreens…the world is your oyster.
  

How to make it

1. Combine oats, salt, and chicken bone broth in a bowl and microwave for 1-2 minutes or cook slowly on stovetop according to the directions on whatever oats/base you’re using

2. Mix in and top with whatever you choose (see above).

3. Enjoy!