I want to show you how to get 32g of fiber in one super breakfast bowl because guess what?
Fiber is critical for a healthy gut and for keeping the system moving right along.
I remember the days when I consumed very little to no fiber. Those were hard days, but when I was sick in rotten gut bacteria hell, the fiber made me even more sick.
32g of Fiber in one Super Breakfast Bowl
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These days I consume no less than 35g of fiber per day. I’d gather my breakfast staple has a lot to do with that huge (and awesome) number.
There is no reason to make this post (or recipe) complicated because it is anything but that.
You can make this in less than 2 minutes if you eat it raw, and in about 5 minutes if you cook on the stove.
Here are the pieces to my oatmeal.
How to Make a Fiber-Packed Breakfast
Hemp Protein
Some of my favorite products in the world (ahem – Organic Virgin Coconut Oil) are from Nutiva, and the quality + taste is unparalleled.
Now that we have that out of the way, I use 2-3 Tablespoons of Organic Hemp Protein Hi Fiber or Organic Hemp Protein Vanilla (or Chocolate) in this daily bowl. Lately, I’ve been sticking with just the hi fiber one, but if you need more “flavor” then you’ll want to choose one of the flavored one.
- Hi Fiber, 3 Tablespoons = 12g fiber
- Vanilla, 3 Tablespoons = 5g fiber
Superseed Blend
This is a brand new product at Nutiva, the Superseed Blend. The blend consists of ground flax, chia and hempseed with coconut. It is great in smoothies, with cereals like my oatmeal bowl and it’s also amazing for baking (which, once the product has a larger distribution, I’ll create some baking recipes with it for y’all). I have been adding 1 Tablespoon to my daily bowl.
- 1 Tbsp = 3g fiber
Updated in 2020 to add: this product no longer exists, but the 3g of fiber can be easily replaced elsewhere.
Chia Seeds
Ah, the beloved Chia Seeds.
First off, have you made my Healthy Gut Chia Pudding Yet? Get to it, it’s super delicious!
I love adding the Nutiva Organic Chia Seeds to so many things, and my daily super breakfast bowl is definitely one of them. I add in 1 Tablespoon (if you forego the Superseed Blend, you could add in 2 Tablespoons).
- 1 Tablespoon chia seed = 5g fiber
Gelatin
I have long used Great Lakes Gelatin for all my needs. But I have also used Vital Proteins.
That said, I do not believe the taste and/or consistency is different, and so when it comes to choosing your Gelatin, do what works best for you. Regardless, I used Vital Proteins (<- read more about gelatin for gut healing by clicking that link) in this bowl, 1 Tablespoon.
- 1 Tablespoon = 0g fiber (but I use Gelatin for gut-healing, and healing in general, wonders)
Gluten Free Oats
Oats are not Paleo, and grains are one reason why I’m not Paleo (unless my autoimmune condition kicks in again). But removing entire food categories when you feel great simply makes no sense to me. Especially when I do believe that things such as these gluten-free oats provide a ton of benefits.
Perhaps the most important benefit to me was that I began to feel like a normal person again. For years I craved a daily bowl like this, and now that I can do it while thriving, I am loving it. I buy the Trader Joe’s Gluten Free and Wheat Free Rolled Oats. I use 1/4-1/2 cup in my daily bowl.
- oats, 1/4 cup = 2g fiber
- oats, 1/2 cup = 4g fiber
Coconut Flour
You might think it sounds odd to add coconut flour to your oatmeal bowl, but I love how it bulks it up even more while making me feel like I’m eating some sort of dessert cake. I use Nutiva Organic Coconut Flour, and typically 2 Tablespoons.
- 2 Tablespoons = 8g fiber
L-Glutamine Pure Powder
No power breakfast bowl would be complete without the addition of L-Glutamine Pure Powder, which I discussed in more detail via L-Glutamine for Gut Healing.
You need to add the amount that makes the most sense for you, but for me, I am up to 1 Tablespoon per oatmeal bowl. Again, no fiber here, but this is a gut-healing and thriving supplement I use.
- 1 Tablespoon = 0g fiber
Do the math, and you will see that for breakfast alone, in this one awesome bowl, you will have anywhere from 23g – 32g of fiber, which is incredible!
- 3 Tbsp hemp protein (Nutiva Organic Hi Fiber or Nutiva Organic Protein, Vanilla/Chocolate)
- 1 Tbsp Nutiva Organic Superseed Blend (can sub an extra Tbsp of Chia Seed instead)
- 1 Tbsp Nutiva Organic Chia Seeds
- 1 Tbsp Gelatin
- ¼-1/2 cups Gluten Free Oats
- 2 Tbsp Nutiva Organic Coconut Flour
- 1 Tbsp ]L-Glutamine Pure Powder
- Place all ingredients in a bowl.
- Add enough water or milk of choice to cover them.
Sitr and enjoy.
If you need a little more "sweetness," you can always add a few drops of Organic Liquid Stevia or a little Organic Coconut Sugar.
I always add milk, and my milk of choice currently is anything almond/coconut by Califia.
Xox,
SKH
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Hi Sarah,
If you have SIBO, does this much fiber aggravate your condition? I have been told not to consume too much fiber. Thank you! Love your blog and hope you’re feeling well!
Patty
Hi Patty! If you have SIBO then do NOT eat this bowl! 1. There are high FODMAP foods + you’re right, too much fiber. I am in 100% remission currently, which is why I am (thankfully) able to eat this. If you have SIBO, there are much better choices for breakfast for you, for now, but I do hope you get better so fiber can make an appearance in your life again! Take care.
Hi Sarah,
Oh, so happy to hear that you’ve cleared it! Yes I do have SIBO. I’ve had it for over a year. I will be starting my second round of antibiotics in a couple of weeks. I’m sure the first round never cleared it, as I began bloating several weeks after finishing the meds. I’m so tired and bloated and just hate trying to find something to wear. Did you go to an MD or an ND for your treatment?
Patty
Hi Patty! You can learn more about my holistic MD here -> http://agutsygirl.com/2015/06/15/new-lease-on-life/ Make sure when you are on the antibiotic that you are eating almost everything (even high FODMAP things). I am planning to write a SIBO e-book.
I just saw your post about Make Sure you EAT a EVERYTHING including a HIGH Fodmap diet while on the Antibiotics? I”m currently taking my second round of antibiotics but am on the Liquid Physicians Formula Diet at the same time … is that a bad idea? I have also had some Bone Broth too. HELP???!!!
Hi Amy – work with your doctor, but most people recommend eating FODMAPs while on the antibiotic.