Top 5 Bulking Breakfasts That Are Not Oatmeal

I am absolutely sick of oatmeal. I have eaten it every day for six months and I cannot take another bite. I need some new high calorie breakfast ideas that are easy to prep and will help me hit my bulking goals.

I am looking for things that are high in both carbs and protein. I have thought about breakfast burritos or maybe some kind of potato hash with eggs and sausage. I need something that is savory and actually enjoyable to eat in the morning.

What are your top 5 bulking breakfasts that do not involve oats? I am in Texas so I love a good hearty breakfast, but I need it to be functional for my training. I would love to hear your favorite recipes or even some frozen options that are actually decent.

I hear you, mate. Oatmeal is like eating wet cardboard after a while. My go-to is a massive Full English minus the blood pudding if that's not your thing. Four eggs, high-quality sausages, back bacon, and beans on toast. It's an easy 1,000 calories and tastes brilliant.

A Full English sounds great but who has the time? I'm all about the Breakfast Burrito. Scramble 4 eggs with some chorizo, throw in a handful of cheese and some avocado, and wrap it in a large flour tortilla. You can even make them in batches and freeze them for the week.

I'm with TXguy on the burritos. If you're really struggling for calories, add some hash browns inside the wrap. It's a carb bomb that fuels a heavy leg day like nothing else.

Any love for Greek Yogurt bowls? I do 500g of 5% fat yogurt, a massive scoop of whey, some granola, and a big squeeze of honey. It's not as heavy as eggs and bacon but the protein count is astronomical.

I do the yogurt thing too, Dave! Sometimes I swap the honey for maple syrup (obviously). It's great when it's humid out and you don't want a hot meal before the gym.

Am I the only one who does Steak and Eggs? If I'm bulking, I want real food. A small sirloin with three fried eggs and some sourdough toast. It feels like a proper meal and keeps the hunger away until mid-afternoon.

Steak for breakfast? You posh northerners have it all figured out then! lol. Seriously though, the micronutrients in steak are much better for recovery than oats anyway.

Steak and eggs sounds incredible but a bit pricey for every day. The breakfast burrito batch-prep idea is definitely getting added to the list. What's number 5? Pancakes?

Protein pancakes for sure. But don't buy the mix. Blend cottage cheese, eggs, and flour. They come out super dense and calorie-packed. Top with peanut butter instead of syrup for extra healthy fats.

Cottage cheese in pancakes? Never tried that. Does it actually taste good or just like "fitness food"?

It's surprisingly good, Mike. If you blend it smooth, it just tastes like a rich, creamy batter. Sort of like a cheesecake pancake.

I'll stick to my beans on toast, cheers. Two slices of thick sourdough, a tin of Heinz, and grated cheddar on top. Simple, cheap, and effective for mass.

I think we have our Top 5: 1. Full English/Big Fry-up, 2. Loaded Burritos, 3. High-fat Yogurt Bowls, 4. Steak & Eggs, 5. Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes.

Don't forget the liquids! A glass of whole milk with any of these adds an easy 150 calories and some extra leucine for muscle protein synthesis.

Exactly. GOMAD is a bit extreme, but a glass or two of milk with breakfast is a veteran move.

What about French Toast? Sourdough dipped in eggs and cinnamon, fried in plenty of butter. If you're clean bulking it's a bit of a stretch, but for pure mass it's elite.

French toast is a sleeper hit for sure. I use egg whites for the soak to keep the protein up and then use real eggs on the side.

I'm getting hungry just reading this thread. Going to have breakfast for dinner tonight I think.

This is exactly what I needed. I'm going to try the batch-prep burritos this Sunday. Anything beats another bowl of cinnamon-brown-sugar-dust-oats.