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Whole30 Breakfast Bowl

Are you looking for a breakfast to keep you full and energized? This Whole30 Breakfast Bowl will do just the trick! Breakfast can be boring, but not with this Whole30 Breakfast Bowl. It's gluten free, dairy free, and totally Paleo!

As a kid, I may have been the pickiest eater that you have ever met. But one thing I loved was breakfast food. Not really the healthy stuff, I liked waffles, pancakes, Pop-Tarts, and OATMEAL. Brown Sugar Cinnamon Oatmeal was my thing. But today, I don’t eat much of any of those breakfast foods. Unfortunately they leave me hungry a few hours later, so I try now to start off with something more filling. This Whole30 Breakfast Bowl has an oatmeal-like texture, then I top it with almond butter, coconut, and apples. Oh and cinnamon. Lots and lots of cinnamon. 

If you’ve never heard of a Whole30, you should. It’s an amazing program made by Melissa and Dallas Hartwig. It’s one of those plans that if you’re friend is on it, you may hate him/her because you can’t have any alcohol, eat out much at all (without knowing how to order), and it requires some work. But the truth is the program WORKS, and it’s something I recommend everyone does once in their lifetime. Heck, maybe even once a year. I’ve completed 2, but I’m looking for a good time to start another one.

Many of you have asked about the Whole30 approved vanilla. You can use Vanilla Bean Powder to replace vanilla extract. It’s a 1:1 conversion! Here’s the vanilla bean powder for those asking! 

Breakfast can be boring, but not with this Whole30 Breakfast Bowl. It's gluten free, dairy free, and totally Paleo!

From my experience, it’s just a very strict version of Paleo. Because the rules are very strict, it makes you start reading every label, and truly understand the food you are putting in your body. The results are real, and you may find some foods you were eating, that seem somewhat healthy, are causing more problems than you thought. It’s an eye-opening experience! 
Since this breakfast does not have vegetables (and Whole30 requires veggies at each meal), I usually add a serving or two more at lunch and dinner!

Whole30 Breakfast Bowl
2015-12-30 12:21:05
Serves 1
a super healthy, filling breakfast
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Ingredients
  1. 1 ripe medium banana
  2. 2 eggs
  3. 1 teaspoon vanilla bean powder
  4. 1/4 green apple, sliced
  5. 1-2 Tablespoons almond butter
  6. 1-2 Tablespoons dried coconut flakes
  7. 1 Teaspoon cinnamon
  8. Coconut oil, for cooking
Instructions
  1. Using a fork, mash the ripe banana and mix it with the eggs and vanilla in a small bowl. The batter will be lumpy.
  2. Grease a skillet with coconut oil and turn stove to medium heat. Add the lumpy batter and with a spatula, continue to mash and stir the mixture.
  3. Once cooked, remove from skillet and place into a bowl. Top with apple, almond butter, coconut flakes, and cinnamon
Notes
  1. Vanilla bean powder may be hard to find. If you don't find it, don't worry! The meal will still taste delicious!
  2. Since this breakfast does not have vegetables (and Whole30 requires veggies at each meal), I usually add a serving or two more at lunch and dinner!
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  1. Ashley says

    January 6, 2016 at 12:08 pm

    So at first I thought this sounded disgusting. But I’ve made it 3 out of 5 breakfasts so far. I LOVE IT. Thank you! And I have loved everything I’ve tried from your website! I’m doing the Whole30 again this year and your site has been a huge resource.

    Reply
    • Monica Bravo says

      January 10, 2016 at 4:38 pm

      That’s so awesome Ashley! I’m happy to hear it. Yes at first it sounds weird, but it is pretty tasty haha. Thank you for sharing! And good luck on your Whole30

      Reply
  2. Jenniefr says

    January 14, 2016 at 3:48 pm

    What kind of vanilla do you use? I know that vanilla extract is non-compliant.

    Reply
    • Monica Bravo says

      January 18, 2016 at 8:29 am

      I would use “Vanilla Bean Powder” if you can find it! Or omit the vanilla! Sorry for the confusion and thanks for pointing it out to me!

      Reply
  3. Hannah says

    January 15, 2016 at 8:51 pm

    Hi there!

    I don’t have coconut oil, but I have ghee. Could I use it instead? Would it change the taste?

    Thanks,
    Hannah

    Reply
    • Monica Bravo says

      January 18, 2016 at 8:31 am

      That would work fine Hannah!

      Reply
      • Hannah says

        January 18, 2016 at 7:21 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
  4. Jenn says

    January 17, 2016 at 10:05 am

    This sounds awesome and we’ll definitely give it a try! One thing to watch out for though if you’re doing a strict Whole30: vanilla extract is not Whole30 compliant (contains alcohol or sugar alcohols). They suggest using vanilla bean powder.

    Reply
    • Monica Bravo says

      January 18, 2016 at 8:28 am

      Hey Jenn! Thanks so much for pointing that out. I corrected it to say Vanilla Bean Powder! I appreciate it!

      Reply
  5. Mimi says

    January 17, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    this looks good but I read in the Whole 30 book that you can’t use vanilla. Is this recipe for vanilla extract or actual vanilla scraped from the bean?

    Reply
    • Monica Bravo says

      January 18, 2016 at 8:28 am

      Hey Mimi! I actually made this when I wasn’t on a Whole30 and did not check to see every ingredient was compliant. I would use “Vanilla Bean Powder” if you can find it! Or omit the vanilla! Sorry for the confusion and thanks for pointing it out to me!

      Reply
  6. Lesley says

    January 17, 2016 at 9:42 pm

    Can you recommend a vanilla brand to use? I’ve looked at a few and they have sugar and booze in them. Trying to stick to the rules of this at least for 30 days!

    Reply
    • Monica Bravo says

      January 18, 2016 at 8:27 am

      Hey Lesley! I actually made this when I wasn’t on a Whole30 and did not check to see every ingredient was compliant. I would use “Vanilla Bean Powder” if you can find it! Or omit the vanilla! Sorry for the confusion and thanks for pointing it out to me!

      Reply
  7. Cory says

    January 20, 2016 at 6:54 am

    In my experience, vanilla bean powder is mostly artificial sugar. I thought I had struck gold with it on my second whole30, but it was too good to be true. If you have found one that is not, I’d love to know the brand!

    Reply
    • Monica Bravo says

      January 20, 2016 at 9:46 am

      Hey Cory! I linked in the post to the Whole30 Approved Vanilla Bean Powder that I use!

      Reply
  8. Johanna says

    January 24, 2016 at 9:17 am

    This looks delicious, and is technically compliant, but it really doesn’t fit the Whole30 meal template (http://whole30.com/downloads/whole30-meal-planning.pdf) at all. There are no vegetables, one egg is not enough protein, and I would be concerned that for those who who are trying to overcome a sugar habit, this would be ‘feeding the sugar dragon.’ Great paleo/GF option, but Probably best to wait until post-Whole30.

    Reply
    • Monica Bravo says

      January 25, 2016 at 10:27 am

      Johanna. Great to point out and I will add that to the post. Maybe upping the egg and serving with a side of veggies would be a good way to incorporate this into your meal. When I Whole30 I usually don’t eat veggies for breakfast, and end up adding a few servings more to lunch or dinner. But I will definitely share that in the post!

      Reply
  9. Jenna says

    January 30, 2016 at 10:41 am

    This is awesome! I really didn’t think it would be so good. Has anyone ever tried making a big batch and reheating it throughout the week? I want to eat it every day.

    Reply
    • Monica Bravo says

      January 30, 2016 at 1:49 pm

      Hey Jenna! I’m glad you like it. I actually haven’t made it in a batch yet, but just give it a try and see if it still tastes good. I personally think it’s probably better fresh, but you can always try!

      Reply
  10. Mary says

    March 3, 2016 at 10:03 am

    So I was a little hesitant to make this, but OMG it was so good! I modified mine a little, I used what I had on hand. 1 banana, 1 egg and peanut butter, shredded coconut and strawberries and now this will definitely be on my breakfast menu!

    Reply
    • Monica Bravo says

      March 4, 2016 at 7:54 pm

      Sounds really good Mary! Thanks for sharing! Just a note to the others reading: Peanut butter isn’t whole30 compliant. So if you’re using this for a Whole30, stick to almond butter.

      Reply
  11. Susan Schnatz says

    March 20, 2016 at 6:55 pm

    I have done whole 30 a couple of times now and tend to get bored with eggs every morning. This looks like a nice variation and I plan to give it a try as I eat Paleo most of the time. Thanks for sharing such a wholesome recipe!

    Reply
    • Monica Bravo says

      March 22, 2016 at 10:48 pm

      Hey Susan! Let me know if you like how it turns out. It definitely will get you out that egg rut 🙂

      Reply
  12. Theresa says

    April 11, 2016 at 6:59 pm

    I wonder if you could use strawberries instead of the bananas just to mix it up. This is my new favorite breakfast!

    Reply
    • Monica Bravo says

      April 11, 2016 at 9:55 pm

      mmm that sounds good too! You should try it!

      Reply
  13. Margie says

    May 18, 2016 at 7:16 am

    So I added half of an avocado to this and could have easily added another egg. Whole30 compliance for the win. It was delicious! Thanks for the inspiration. 🙂

    Reply
    • Monica Bravo says

      June 8, 2016 at 9:40 am

      Wow, never thought of adding an avocado. That sounds good! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
  14. Kristina says

    May 19, 2016 at 11:28 am

    I, like a lot of others, avoided the mashed banana/egg combo for a while because it sounded weird to me but this is SO good! I finished my Whole 30 months ago but I try to keep on track. This has definitely gotten me out of my breakfast rut! I’ve eaten the same scrambled eggs and sweet potatoes every morning for months. Thanks so much for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Monica Bravo says

      June 8, 2016 at 9:40 am

      I’m so glad to hear it Kristina. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  15. Kristy says

    May 19, 2016 at 12:28 pm

    How do you know when the lumpy mixture is cooked? Is there a suggested timeframe?

    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Monica Bravo says

      June 8, 2016 at 9:40 am

      Check out the video I posted of it, you can see the texture better there!

      Reply
  16. Lauren says

    May 27, 2016 at 1:30 pm

    I really don’t like eggs, so the first two weeks of Whole30 and the endless scrambled eggs, hardboiled eggs, and omelets was killing me. I eventually found some amazing frittata and casserole recipes that had eggs, but didn’t taste like eggs, so I managed to make it to almost the end of the Whole30 program. I only wish I had found this recipe four weeks ago! This was amazing. My husband loved it so much, I had to go buy more bananas to make this again the next day. We’re at the end of our Whole30 journey and are halfway through reintroduction, but I have no doubt this will become a regular breakfast even after Whole30 is done! Thank you so much!

    Reply
  17. Brianna says

    January 10, 2017 at 9:17 am

    This was unbelievably delicious!!! Highly recommend!

    Reply
    • Monica Bravo says

      January 16, 2017 at 10:39 am

      Thanks Brianna!

      Reply
  18. Dawn Kuhn says

    January 15, 2017 at 10:54 am

    This was oddly delicious!

    Reply
    • Monica Bravo says

      January 16, 2017 at 10:37 am

      thanks Dawn!

      Reply
  19. Lauren says

    March 30, 2018 at 7:48 am

    This is so delicious and simple to make for busy mornings!! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Monica Bravo says

      May 2, 2019 at 3:47 pm

      I am glad you like it Lauren! Thanks for commenting.

      Reply
  20. Dr.Kikker says

    May 13, 2018 at 3:25 am

    The best Whole30 breakfast so far! I love it

    Reply
  21. Tina says

    August 17, 2018 at 4:30 pm

    Started Whole 30 a few weeks ago and this recipe has literally saved me. I was so bored with my breakfasts and I tried this one morning and it was fantastic. I now have my whole family requesting the bowl every day! Thank you thank you.

    Reply
    • Monica Bravo says

      May 2, 2019 at 3:35 pm

      I am so glad to hear this Tina! Glad your family is enjoying it.

      Reply
  22. Brenda says

    November 18, 2018 at 2:22 pm

    Can this be made in the microwave? I’m thinking of prepping then taking to work 🙂

    Reply
    • Monica Bravo says

      May 2, 2019 at 3:21 pm

      I’ve never made it in the microwave! Let me know if it works.

      Reply
  23. Annie says

    January 7, 2019 at 5:43 pm

    I wasn’t sure I would be able to eat this…. banana cooked with eggs….? I like and eat everything but separately. It takes a lot of creativity to come up with a recipe like this. It tastes sooo good and filling and I have no problem eating steamed kale on the side for breakfast. I didn’t have vanilla bean powder but I did have vanilla beans. I took half of a long bean and scraped out the seeds instead of using the powder (which I didn’t have) . I probably used a quarter to a third of a teaspoon. The seeds clump. I had to use my fingers to rub the clumps to distribute the seeds more evenly. The flavor was good. Thanks for the recipe. This is a keeper.

    Reply
    • Monica Bravo says

      May 2, 2019 at 3:15 pm

      I am so glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you so much for commenting 🙂 And good for you for being creative.

      Reply
  24. Amanda says

    January 15, 2019 at 10:04 am

    This is so delicious! Thanks so much for this recipe – it’s a real program saver for me. I know it isn’t recommended for Whole30, but I may have broken my plan if not for this delicious breakfast! It’s been tough for me as I’ve been mostly vegetarian for 12 years and have never been one for eggs either. I will keep this in the breakfast line up for years to come, as my little ones like it too. Thanks again!

    Reply
    • Monica Bravo says

      May 2, 2019 at 3:12 pm

      I am so glad you and your little ones enjoyed it 🙂 One of my favorites too!

      Reply
  25. Kendra says

    March 19, 2019 at 7:09 am

    This is seriously so yummy. Such a great way to change up eggs, which I get bored of quickly. I am curious if you have the calorie count anywhere for this?

    Reply
    • Monica Bravo says

      May 2, 2019 at 3:05 pm

      I will be adding the calorie count to all my recipes in the next month!

      Reply
  26. Scarlet says

    December 13, 2019 at 9:59 am

    I love this healthy breakfast bowl. I love apples and almond butter together. Haven’t tried that with coconut flakes before but it sounds like a fun combo!

    Reply

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