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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Breakfast » Savory Chia Oats with Salsa, Avocado & Fried Egg

    Savory Chia Oats with Salsa, Avocado & Fried Egg

    Published Nov 10, 2013 · Modified Nov 8, 2021 · by Alexis Joseph · 54 Comments

    Sweet oatmeal is so last season.

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    I mean not really. But let's pretend. I've said it before and I'll say it again (because I'm weird). I don't like sweet things for breakfast unless they come in the form of pancakes or waffles. But ordering a heaping cup of white flour doused in wannabe "maple syrup" (AKA artificially flavored high-fructose corn syrup) isn't my jam, so I'm the gal that always orders the harvest vegetable omelets with local goat cheese and poached eggs with sweet potato hash. #Weeeeeirdo.

    So it makes complete sense that I don't like sweet oatmeal in the morning, either. It's not because I don't want to eat a lot of sugar in the morning. While that may be true, it's more the fact that I just could never down a whole bowl of sweet oats. Nuh uh. Not now not ever.

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    Eating a big bowl of oats topped with creamy avocado, salsa and drippy egg yolk may look a bit absurd at first glance, but trust me. It's love at first bite. Now that I made it a thing, I always want it for breakfast. And then all I want for dinner is a giant baked sweet potato with salsa, avocado and fried egg. Which is kind of like the same thing. Shhhhhhh. Oh the redundancy!!

    Chia oats. Ripe avocado. Hot salsa. Fried egg. Salt and pep. DONE.
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    I love adding a tablespoon of chia seeds for a nice fiber boost early in the am. I try to eat a tablespoon every day, which usually makes its way into either a smoothie or a bowl of oats. Those little superfood buggers soak up water like a sponge, so if you're leaving out the chia completely, I would stick with ½ cup oats and 1 cup water.

    You might as well consider yourself a savory oatmeal convert. I mean it's just bound to happen. Ohhhhhhh the yolk porn....I die.

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Michelle Dukes says

      January 26, 2015 at 11:32 am

      Thank you! I also do not like sweets for breakfast (I'm not really a big fan anytime), its hard to find recipes when you need a change, everything is SO sweet.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 28, 2015 at 9:50 pm

        You're so welcome! Enjoy.

        Reply
    2. Michelle Dukes says

      January 26, 2015 at 11:32 am

      Thank you! I also do not like sweets for breakfast (I'm not really a big fan anytime), its hard to find recipes when you need a change, everything is SO sweet.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 28, 2015 at 9:50 pm

        You're so welcome! Enjoy.

        Reply
    3. Nikkii Baker says

      November 13, 2013 at 9:01 pm

      I cooked this for brekky this morning. I poached my egg, and used medium hot salsa instead of adding hot sauce.
      I died. My zombie-self thank you.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 13, 2013 at 9:52 pm

        Yummmyyyyyy!

        Reply
    4. Nikkii Baker says

      November 13, 2013 at 9:01 pm

      I cooked this for brekky this morning. I poached my egg, and used medium hot salsa instead of adding hot sauce.
      I died. My zombie-self thank you.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 13, 2013 at 9:52 pm

        Yummmyyyyyy!

        Reply
    5. Erica {Coffee & Quinoa} says

      November 12, 2013 at 2:02 pm

      Love this! I've actually never tried savory oats, but I think I probably have to. I am on the opposite side of the spectrum - I almost always choose sweet! Savory is healthier though, of course 🙂 I'll have to try this soon!

      Reply
    6. Erica {Coffee & Quinoa} says

      November 12, 2013 at 2:02 pm

      Love this! I've actually never tried savory oats, but I think I probably have to. I am on the opposite side of the spectrum - I almost always choose sweet! Savory is healthier though, of course 🙂 I'll have to try this soon!

      Reply
    7. Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

      November 11, 2013 at 10:26 pm

      I crave savoury for breakfast once in a blue moon but the recent discovery of cornbread + eggs (yes the addiction continues...) has opened up a whole new world of breakfast for me! I may have to trust you on this one, but I'm doing it cautiously 😉

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 12, 2013 at 10:02 am

        Holy yum, cornbread and eggs sounds phenomenal right now!

        Reply
    8. Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

      November 11, 2013 at 10:26 pm

      I crave savoury for breakfast once in a blue moon but the recent discovery of cornbread + eggs (yes the addiction continues...) has opened up a whole new world of breakfast for me! I may have to trust you on this one, but I'm doing it cautiously 😉

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 12, 2013 at 10:02 am

        Holy yum, cornbread and eggs sounds phenomenal right now!

        Reply
    9. Matt @ Runner Savvy says

      November 11, 2013 at 8:46 pm

      This looks good! I've never tried savory oats.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 12, 2013 at 10:03 am

        You gotta hop on the savory oats train sometime soon. SO good.

        Reply
    10. Matt @ Runner Savvy says

      November 11, 2013 at 8:46 pm

      This looks good! I've never tried savory oats.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 12, 2013 at 10:03 am

        You gotta hop on the savory oats train sometime soon. SO good.

        Reply
    11. Jess @ JessieBear What Will You Wear? says

      November 11, 2013 at 7:57 pm

      I neeed to get around to trying savory oats already. It just weird me out. Also I am complete opposite- I NEED sweet in the morning. Lunch/dinner/snack don't need it, but breakfast is a different story. I hate the artificial crap too though, so we agree there 😉

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 12, 2013 at 10:03 am

        I'm like you after dinner--I NEED chocolate!!

        Reply
    12. Jess @ JessieBear What Will You Wear? says

      November 11, 2013 at 7:57 pm

      I neeed to get around to trying savory oats already. It just weird me out. Also I am complete opposite- I NEED sweet in the morning. Lunch/dinner/snack don't need it, but breakfast is a different story. I hate the artificial crap too though, so we agree there 😉

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 12, 2013 at 10:03 am

        I'm like you after dinner--I NEED chocolate!!

        Reply
    13. Dana @ Conscious Kitchen Blog says

      November 11, 2013 at 2:07 pm

      Yum! Sounds delicious. I like sweet oats, especially in the winter, but these savory ones seem like the perfect substitute. I always forget how great it is to start the day with a bit of salsa and avocado. 🙂

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 12, 2013 at 10:04 am

        I feel like my day always turns out better when I start it off with a bit of avocado...or almond butter 🙂

        Reply
    14. Dana @ Conscious Kitchen Blog says

      November 11, 2013 at 2:07 pm

      Yum! Sounds delicious. I like sweet oats, especially in the winter, but these savory ones seem like the perfect substitute. I always forget how great it is to start the day with a bit of salsa and avocado. 🙂

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 12, 2013 at 10:04 am

        I feel like my day always turns out better when I start it off with a bit of avocado...or almond butter 🙂

        Reply
    15. Khushboo says

      November 11, 2013 at 12:14 pm

      Er savory oatmeal is where it's at..and when avocado, salsa and runny yolk are all involved, it only gets better. I won't lie though- nothing beats a bowl of oats topped with banana slices & PB...mm!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 12, 2013 at 10:04 am

        I haven't had peanut butter in quite some time--that needs to change STAT. Almond butter is monopolizing my pantry! Eeeek!

        Reply
    16. Khushboo says

      November 11, 2013 at 12:14 pm

      Er savory oatmeal is where it's at..and when avocado, salsa and runny yolk are all involved, it only gets better. I won't lie though- nothing beats a bowl of oats topped with banana slices & PB...mm!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 12, 2013 at 10:04 am

        I haven't had peanut butter in quite some time--that needs to change STAT. Almond butter is monopolizing my pantry! Eeeek!

        Reply
    17. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

      November 11, 2013 at 5:21 am

      do you eat eggs, avocado and salsa for every meal and just change the vehicle...either way- I'm a fan of this- it sounds so good! I'm abit 50/50 with breakfasts...hence I usually have sweet AND savoury. Although whenever I'm out, its strictly savoury!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 12, 2013 at 10:05 am

        GUILTY.

        Reply
    18. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

      November 11, 2013 at 5:21 am

      do you eat eggs, avocado and salsa for every meal and just change the vehicle...either way- I'm a fan of this- it sounds so good! I'm abit 50/50 with breakfasts...hence I usually have sweet AND savoury. Although whenever I'm out, its strictly savoury!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 12, 2013 at 10:05 am

        GUILTY.

        Reply
    19. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

      November 11, 2013 at 8:56 am

      I just recently got into savory oats and I'm totally loving it! I can't wait to try this recipe out!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 12, 2013 at 10:05 am

        I think you may just totally fall head over heals in love with them, my friend.

        Reply
    20. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

      November 11, 2013 at 8:56 am

      I just recently got into savory oats and I'm totally loving it! I can't wait to try this recipe out!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 12, 2013 at 10:05 am

        I think you may just totally fall head over heals in love with them, my friend.

        Reply
    21. Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says

      November 11, 2013 at 12:52 am

      I have yet to try savory oats. I definitely prefer slightly sweet oats with fresh fruit and nuts, but need to try a savory version.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 12, 2013 at 10:06 am

        You can't go wrong with fresh fruit and nuts!

        Reply
    22. Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says

      November 11, 2013 at 12:52 am

      I have yet to try savory oats. I definitely prefer slightly sweet oats with fresh fruit and nuts, but need to try a savory version.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 12, 2013 at 10:06 am

        You can't go wrong with fresh fruit and nuts!

        Reply
    23. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

      November 10, 2013 at 11:37 pm

      Savoury oats are absolutely amazing. Its been a long while since I've had them because I'm definite;y a sweet breakfast kind of girl, but they'd make a great lunch or dinner. Oh, and the combination of egg, avocado, and salsa? One of the best there is!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 12, 2013 at 10:06 am

        I'm glad you've experimented with savory oats too! I was feeling like a weirdo over here for a while...

        Reply
    24. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

      November 10, 2013 at 11:37 pm

      Savoury oats are absolutely amazing. Its been a long while since I've had them because I'm definite;y a sweet breakfast kind of girl, but they'd make a great lunch or dinner. Oh, and the combination of egg, avocado, and salsa? One of the best there is!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 12, 2013 at 10:06 am

        I'm glad you've experimented with savory oats too! I was feeling like a weirdo over here for a while...

        Reply
    25. Nikkii Baker says

      November 10, 2013 at 11:21 pm

      *swooning* It's 2:19 pm in Melbourne, Australia, and I'm telling you now: I'm hanging for breakfast!! <3

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 12, 2013 at 10:06 am

        Hope you love 'em!

        Reply
    26. Nikkii Baker says

      November 10, 2013 at 11:21 pm

      *swooning* It's 2:19 pm in Melbourne, Australia, and I'm telling you now: I'm hanging for breakfast!! <3

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 12, 2013 at 10:06 am

        Hope you love 'em!

        Reply
    27. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      November 10, 2013 at 10:56 pm

      I have never tried savory oats, and to be honest they make me a little nervous. But topped with avocado, an egg, and salsa?...pretty sure they couldn't be bad with that!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 12, 2013 at 10:07 am

        Right?? I swear you'd love them.

        Reply
    28. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      November 10, 2013 at 10:56 pm

      I have never tried savory oats, and to be honest they make me a little nervous. But topped with avocado, an egg, and salsa?...pretty sure they couldn't be bad with that!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 12, 2013 at 10:07 am

        Right?? I swear you'd love them.

        Reply

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