Fluffy Egg White Oatmeal
Creamy, fluffy, and packed with protein -- egg white oatmeal is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your usual bowl of oats.
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk
- pinch salt
- ⅛ tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup egg whites
Equipment
- small pot
Instructions
- To a small pot, add all ingredients except egg whites and stir to combine. Turn the heat to medium and wait for the pot to reach a gentle simmer.
- As soon as you notice small bubbles appear in the pot, start stirring. Continue stirring until most (but not all) liquid has been absorbed, about 3 minutes. Keep a close eye on your pot to prevent burnt milk or over-cooked oats.
- Working quickly, pour in egg whites while stirring constantly. Keep stirring vigorously for about 2 minutes, or until oatmeal is thick and fluffy. Make sure to keep stirring and give the egg whites time to cook -- this prevents scrambled egg white chunks and ensures the egg whites cook through.
- Immediately transfer to a bowl and add toppings. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
Topping ideas
- Fresh fruit: Add ½ cup of sliced banana, berries, or chopped apple for natural sweetness and extra fiber. Choose what’s in season or use what you have on hand.
- Nut butter: A spoonful of peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter adds creaminess and healthy fats. Stick to 1–2 tablespoons, and choose one with minimal ingredients (I usually look for just nuts and salt on the ingredients list).
- Nuts and seeds: Sprinkle on 1–2 tablespoons of chopped walnuts, pecans, chia seeds, or hemp hearts for a boost of healthy fats and crunch. Toasted, salted (my favorite), or raw work well.
- Yogurt: Top with a few spoonfuls of plain or vanilla Greek yogurt for added protein and creaminess.
- Sweeteners: An extra drizzle of maple syrup, honey, or a pinch of brown sugar goes a long way. Start with a teaspoon and adjust to taste.
- Extras: Add a bit of personality to your bowl with a tablespoon of shredded coconut, mini chocolate chips, cacao nibs, granola, or a dusting of cinnamon.
- You can use a spatula, wooden spoon, or whisk to stir.
- Nutrition information calculated without toppings.
Calories: 370kcal, Carbohydrates: 49g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 29mg, Sodium: 203mg, Potassium: 644mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 21g, Vitamin A: 396IU, Vitamin C: 0.01mg, Calcium: 347mg, Iron: 2mg