Egg White Oatmeal
A healthy high-protein oatmeal breakfast made with egg whites and protein powder.
Yield: 1 serving
Calories: 258kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Old-fashioned Oats
- ¼ cup Quick Oats
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla Protein Powder optional
- ½ cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
- ⅓ cup Egg Whites equivalent 2 large egg whites
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons Maple Syrup or sugar
- ¼ teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional if you added protein powder
Instructions
Microwave options
- In a microwave-safe bowl, stir all the dry ingredients: rolled oats, quick oats, protein powder, if used, and ground cinnamon.
- Stir in almond milk and maple syrup and microwave for 1 minute at 900W. Stir and return to the microwave for about 45-60 seconds until the liquid is almost fully absorbed.
- Stir in egg whites. Return to the microwave for 30-60 seconds until creamy, and the egg white are. If too runny, keep microwaving in 30-second bursts. If too dry, stir in extra almond milk by 1-2 tablespoons addition at a time.
Stove method
- In a medium non-stick saucepan, add almond milk and maple syrup. Bring to a light boil and reduce to low heat.
- Gently stir in old-fashioned oats, quick oats, protein powder, and cinnamon. Stir and cook for 1 minute or until the oatmeal almost absorb all the liquid.
- Stir in the egg whites and cook. Stir constantly until the egg whites are set and the texture is creamy and fluffy. If it dries out too fast, add more cold almond milk 2 tablespoons at a time. Cook until it reaches your favorite consistency.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and steam out for 1 minute. The oatmeal thickens as it cools down.
- Serve with fresh or frozen fruits, yogurt, and almond butter for extra protein.
- Eat immediately, this recipe doesn't store well.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Egg White Oatmeal
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
258
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
2
mg
1
%
Sodium
303
mg
13
%
Potassium
318
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
39
g
13
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
10
g
11
%
Protein
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
3
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
206
mg
21
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.