High Fiber Breakfast Bowls to Start Your Day Right

Why Should You Start Your Day with Fiber?

Dietary fiber is comprised of the parts of plant foods your body can’t digest. Instead, it passes through your stomach, small intestine and colon.¹ There are two types of fiber – soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and helps improve blood cholesterol. Insoluble fiber helps food move through your digestive system, assisting with bowel movements .¹ Some recent studies have shown that a diet that’s high in fiber may help to lower your risk of heart attack.² By eating a fiber-rich breakfast, you can begin your day in a way that benefits of your health.

For most breakfast-lovers, a bowl of high-fiber cereal is an easy way to increase your intake.¹ But there are plenty of other options you can also explore that suit your tastebuds and nutritional needs.¹

What Are Some High-Fiber Breakfast Bowls You Can Try?

Incorporating fiber-rich foods into your breakfast is an easy way to increase fiber in your diet.¹ Here are a few fiber-dense breakfast bowl options you can try:

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Want something sweet, healthy and packed with fiber? Try carrot cake overnight oats for breakfast, complete with a layer of frosting and 3.6 grams of fiber in each cup of carrots.³ This carrot cake overnight oats recipe contains ½ cup of shredded carrots, and tastes just like the classic dessert, sweetened by cinnamon, orange zest, and nutmeg.

Savory Oatmeal with Tomato and Sausage

Oatmeal is a go-to high-fiber meal, with 2.9 grams of fiber packed into each cup.³ Try this savory spin on the classic oatmeal dish, blending sausage, greens, tomatoes, and herbs into an easy-to-make breakfast bowl.

Muesli with Raspberries

Muesli, an oat-based breakfast dish rich with healthy and raw ingredients, provides energy and flavor to invigorate your morning. Combine nuts, oats, dried fruits and berries, all of which are rich in fiber, to your own liking to create this Muesli breakfast bowl.³ And for a sweeter touch, you can also add chocolate chips.

Chia Seed Pudding

Create a chia seed pudding breakfast bowl and start your day with a smile. This sweet, milky concoction requires a handful of ingredients: 1 cup of mixed berries, and ½ cup of chia seeds, which hold 4.1 grams of fiber, offering abundant nutrition and flavor for your morning.³

Gallo Pinto

Gallo Pinto, a Central American breakfast bowl that is made up of leftover rice, black beans, fried eggs, sour cream and plantains is a cultural centerpiece. Each half cup of black beans contains 7.5 grams of fiber and a half cup of brown rice contains 3.5 grams – making this recipe a great option to begin your day with.³

Spinach and Fried Egg Bowl

Build a fiber-rich breakfast bowl packed with whole grain, eggs peanuts and wheat berries for a hearty breakfast recipe. his satisfying, nutty meal is quick to make and could become a breakfast staple. You can also try to freeze the grain and add it to a salad later for a quick meal.

If you want to add an additional boost of fiber to your breakfast, consider Benefiber Original. You can dissolve it into your breakfast bowls or smoothies, adding additional fiber to your breakfast.