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This Egg White Oatmeal (also called Protein Oatmeal) is a game-changer for your morning routine! Cooking egg whites right into your oats adds a serious protein boost without any eggy taste, leaving you with the creamiest, fluffiest oatmeal.
My Favorite Way to Add Protein to Oatmeal is with Egg Whites!
I'm telling you, don't knock it til you try it–adding raw egg whites while cooking regular oatmeal gives the oatmeal a big boost of protein without any weird flavor you might get from adding a scoop of protein powder. They're still creamy and delicious, with a traditional oatmeal taste. The egg whites provide a good boost of protein to keep you fuller longer. ,
The trick is to add the egg whites toward the end of cooking over LOW heat and stir constantly so they cook into the oats without scrambling. I use liquid egg whites from a carton for the easiest measuring. Then top with your favorite toppings like banana, maple syrup, nut butter, or fresh berries!
Try more of my high-protein recipes, like Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches, Chocolate Overnight Oats, Vanilla or Chocolate Protein Shake, and Cottage Cheese Pancakes!
How to make Egg White Oatmeal:
Cook the oats. Combine rolled oats water and milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 to 4 minutes until the oats are mostly absorbed and starting to thicken. (You could use all milk, or all water. I use both because I like the creaminess the milk adds, but I feel like a little water helps the texture not get “gummy”).
Add the egg whites. Reduce heat to medium-low. Slowly drizzle in 2 to 3 tablespoons of liquid egg whites (or 1 to 2 egg whites) and stir constantly and vigorously for just about 1 minute. The oatmeal will become thick, creamy, and fluffy as the egg whites cook in.
Season and serve. Remove from heat and stir in a pinch of salt, vanilla extract, and sweetener of choice. Transfer to a bowl and add your favorite toppings such as sliced banana, a drizzle of almond butter, fresh berries, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Egg White Oatmeal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of sea salt
- 1/2 cup milk , , any kind
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup egg whites
- 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey, , to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Oats: Heat milk and water in a small saucepan until simmering. Add oats, cinnamon, and salt, stir well and cook over medium heat, stirring often, for about 5–6 minutes until a lot of the liquid has been absorbed.½ cup old fashioned oats, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ cup milk , ½ cup water, pinch of sea salt
- Add Egg Whites: Reduce heat to LOW. Slowly drizzle in the egg whites, stirring constantly to fully incorporate. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring, until the oatmeal thickens and becomes creamy and fluffy (no visible egg pieces).¼ cup egg whites
- Serve: Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup. Transfer to a bowl and add desired toppings like banana, berries, a drizzle of peanut butter, or coconut flakes.1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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