High-Protein Egg White Oatmeal
This gooey, peanut-butter-swirled egg white oatmeal is basically a warm hug in a bowl. It’s loaded with protein and fiber, ridiculously cozy, and exactly the kind of breakfast that keeps you full and functioning—especially on those cold, slow-to-wake-up mornings.
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk I like to use unsweetened vanilla almond milk for a low calorie option.
- 1 pinch of sea salt
- 1 TBSP natural peanut butter
- 1 tsp chia seeds (optional)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 TBSP maple syrup
- 1/4 cup egg whites
Topping ideas:
- Banana slices
- Pepitas
- Chopped nuts
- Chopped dates
- Fruit
- Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Put 1/2 cup of rolled oats into a saucepan with 3/4 cup of the milk. Add a pinch of salt and, if using, 1 teaspoon of chia seeds. Stir, then turn on the heat to medium-low.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat slightly. Stir in the peanut butter, letting it melt as it heats up.
- Once the oatmeal has absorbed most of the milk, add the remaining 1/4 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, and 1/4 cup of egg whites, stirring vigorously to incorporate them into the oats. Your oatmeal will seem runny again, and that’s ok. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the oats are tender, then remove from the heat. At this point, your oatmeal will be rich and creamy.
- Transfer the cooked oatmeal to a bowl and top with some deliciously nourishing toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 13g
