When you reach for breakfast, you want something that fills you, sustains you, and supports your health. We thought it would be interesting to compare our Earnest Superfood Oatmeal or Breakfast Rounds to some other common breakfast items, because it brings to life some super interesting nutritional information we know you’ll find helpful in your own health journey.
So here’s our first Breakfast Challenge! Two popular go-to options are peanut butter on whole wheat toast and a hearty bowl of oatmeal. Spoiler alert: both have their positives — but when you stack them side by side, certain advantages of a superfood oatmeal start to shine through. And we have a great ‘cheat’ at the end, because we think cheating for being healthy is always ok :).
What the Science Says
According to a recent Verywell Health comparison, oatmeal clearly leads in fiber content: in a typical serving, oatmeal supplies more fiber than a slice of whole-wheat toast with peanut butter. Dietary fiber — especially soluble fiber like beta-glucan — is known to help lower LDL cholesterol (the “bad” cholesterol) and support gut health. https://www.verywellhealth.com/peanut-butter-toast-vs-oatmeal-11809601?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/health
On the positive, peanut butter is a great source of plant-based protein. A couple of tablespoons of peanut butter added to toast gives you healthy fats, plant protein, and some micronutrients (magnesium, potassium, etc.).
Another important point: both oatmeal and nut butter (on its own or on toast) are healthiest when minimally processed like what you see with natural brands — ideally without added sugars, excessive oils, or flavoring additives.
Layering in the Earnest Eats Advantage
That’s where Earnest Eats Superfood Oatmeal brings even more value. We built this breakfast around whole superfoods, nutrient-dense ingredients so you get all the strengths of traditional oatmeal — plus extras that help it stand out.
1. Gut-Healthy Fiber + Cholesterol Support
Beyond just “fiber,” our oatmeal uses a mix of grains (oats, quinoa, amaranth) that deliver both soluble and insoluble fiber. That promotes digestive regularity and supports gut microbiome diversity.
2. Plant-Based Protein Boost
Because we blend in whole grains and seeds, each serving of Earnest Eats offers more plant-based protein than plain oats alone. That protein helps you stay fuller, maintain muscle, and avoid mid-morning slumps. While peanut butter on toast typically averages 8-10g of protein, each of our Earnest Superfood Oatmeal cups has 7g of protein, that’s more than a large egg!
3. Nutrient-Rich Superfood Additions
We layer in ingredients like nuts, seeds, spices, and functional grains not just for flavor, but for antioxidants, minerals, and healthy fats — all contributing to a well-rounded breakfast experience.
4. Control Over Sugar & Add-Ons
Our oatmeal pantry bags are formulated to be clean, letting you customize sweetness or toppings without hidden sugar surprises.
The Bottom Line: Both Win — But One Pulls Ahead
- Peanut butter toast is a solid choice if you want a quick, protein-rich breakfast in a pinch.
- Earnest Superfood oatmeal gives you that vital fiber, a broader spectrum of nutrients, and sustained energy. While still delivering plant-based protein to power your day.
They’re not mutually exclusive — they can complement each other beautifully.
A Breakfast Hack: Merge the Best of Both Worlds
Why not get the joys of both in one bowl? Our plot twist recommendation is adding a smear of almond butter or peanut butter on top of your Earnest Eats oatmeal.
You’ll gain:
- Extra healthy fats & plant protein from the nut butter
- All the soil-based fiber, superfood grains, and clean nutrition inherent to your oatmeal base
- And it tastes fantastic!
This combo gives your breakfast extra heart-healthy power, more staying power, and the comfort of a nutty spread you already love. In fact, a tablespoon of nut butter averages 5g of protein, meaning our Earnest Superfood Oatmeal Cup + Almond Butter delivers 12g of protein, pulling ahead of both regular oatmeal AND peanut butter toast.
So tomorrow morning, stir a spoonful of nut butter into your Earnest bowl and enjoy the best of both worlds — your heart, gut, and tastebuds will thank you.