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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Egg White Oatmeal

    By Lily・Published:Jun 5, 2022・Updated: Jan 28, 2023・Post may have affiliate links.

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    Egg white oatmeal is a quick and easy high-protein oatmeal recipe made with egg whites, quick oats, mashed banana, and honey. Whisked egg whites give the oatmeal a fluffy texture, all while making the most delicious high-protein breakfast. You can't even taste the egg whites!

    egg white oatmeal in a bowl with a napkin

    What I Love About This Recipe

    These egg white oats are the perfect recipe for busy mornings. This is a quick and delicious recipe made with simple ingredients. The extra protein content from the egg whites is tasteless and adds a fluffy texture to the oats.

    Ingredient Notes

    ingredients to make egg white oatmeal
    • Quick oats: Whole oats or steel cut oats take longer to prepare but are suitable to substitute. I prefer using quick oats because it cuts down the cooking time.
    • Egg whites: I recommend using whole eggs and separating the egg yolk from the egg white. Store-bought egg whites can be substituted.
    • Mashed banana: Banana adds sweetness and compliments the texture of the oatmeal.
    • Honey: Use honey, agave nectar, or maple syrup to sweeten the oatmeal. Alternatively, omit the sweetener if desired.
    • Ground cinnamon: I like to add either ground cinnamon or vanilla extract if using more than four egg whites per serving (because of the smell).

    See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for quantities.

    How To Make Egg White Oatmeal

    Crack the eggs. Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites using a slotted spoon.

    eggs in a bowl
    removing the egg yolk using a slotted spoon

    Bring the oatmeal and water to a boil while stirring continuously. Cook for about a minute until the oats are cooked.

    adding water to quick oats
    cooked quick oats

    Turn the stovetop to medium heat. Whisk the egg whites into the hot oats for about 15 seconds and remove them from the stove top. The oatmeal should change colors.

    whisking the egg whites into the oatmeal
    the egg white oatmeal

    Whisk in the mashed banana, ground cinnamon, salt, and honey.

    add the mashed banana, honey, salt, and ground cinnamon to the egg white oatmeal
    the egg white oatmeal in a sauce pan

    Pour the egg white oatmeal into a bowl. Top with fresh fruit, chopped nuts, chia seeds, or shredded coconut.

    egg white oatmeal with sliced strawberries, bananas, chia seeds, and flaked coconut

    Tips and Tricks

    • Use quick oats. Quick cooking oats take a minute to cook up and have an excellent texture for mix-ins like egg whites.
    • Whisk continuously while adding the egg whites. The egg whites can curdle if you just pour them in and don't whisk. Then you will have chunky egg white oatmeal which is not what we are going for.
    • Keep an eye on the oats while they are cooking. The oats cook so fast that they can burn if you aren't watching them closely.
    a hand grabbing a bowl of egg white oatmeal

    Variations and Substitutions

    • Use any type of sweetener instead of honey. Omit the sweetener and use more mashed bananas.
    • Substitute a dash of vanilla extract instead of ground cinnamon.
    • Use whole oats or steel-cut oats instead of quick oats.
    • This egg white oatmeal recipe is super simple to customize, especially with fruit toppings or nuts. My favorite toppings are banana slices and sliced strawberries. Add healthy fats like chia seeds, peanut butter, or almond butter.
    • Substitute liquid egg whites.

    Equipment

    • A saucepan or small pot to prepare the oatmeal
    • A bowl and fork to mash the banana
    • Measuring cups and spoons to measure out the ingredients
    • Two bowls to separate the yolks from the whites
    • A whisk to whisk in the egg whites

    Storage

    This recipe takes only 5 minutes, so I recommend preparing this oatmeal bowl fresh.

    FAQs

    What do egg whites do to oatmeal?

    Egg whites make oatmeal more light and fluffy when whisked into cooked oatmeal.

    Can you prep egg white oatmeal?

    I do not recommend prepping egg white oatmeal just because it takes 5 minutes to prepare fresh. The texture of the oatmeal will change when stored in the fridge and reheated the next day.

    Are egg and oatmeal good?

    Yes! You can't even taste the egg whites in the oatmeal.

    How do you add protein to oatmeal?

    Add a scoop of protein powder to overnight oats. Or, add a high-protein dairy like Greek yogurt or cottage cheese to regular oatmeal. My favorite way of adding protein to oatmeal is with egg whites.

    How much protein is in egg whites?

    Yes, 100 grams of egg whites contain 11 grams of protein.

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    egg white oatmeal in a bowl

    Egg White Oatmeal

    Author: Lily
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep: 2 mins
    Cook: 3 mins
    Total: 5 mins
    5 from 2 votes
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    Servings 1
    This 5-minute egg white oatmeal recipe is a great high-protein oatmeal option made with quick oats, mashed banana, egg whites, and honey.

    Ingredients
     
    US Customary - Metric

    • ½ cup of quick oats 40 grams ** see note 1
    • 1 cup of water
    • ¾ cup of egg whites 4 eggs worth, or about 120 grams
    • ½ banana mashed (about 50 grams)
    • 1 tablespoon honey **see note 2
    • pinch of salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional

    Instructions

    • Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites.
    • Bring the quick oats and water to a boil in a saucepan on medium-high heat. Once the oats cook (takes about a minute), turn the stovetop to low and whisk in the egg whites. Continue whisking for about 15 seconds until the oatmeal changes to a white color. Remove from the stovetop.
    • Whisk in the mashed banana, ground cinnamon (if using), salt, and honey (if using).
    • Pour into a bowl and top with sliced fruit, chia seeds, shredded coconut, or nuts.

    Notes

    1. Quick oats cooks differently from steel-cut oats (whole oats). If substituting whole oats, cook the oats per the package instructions prior to adding the egg whites.
    2. Any type of sweetener can be used: agave nectar, maple syrup, or honey. The sweetener can be omitted as well if desired.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 304mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 26g

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    About Lily

    Howdy! My name Lilian, but my friends call me Lily. I'm the founder and one of the recipe authors here at The Matbakh. I enjoy sunsets, long walks on the beach, meaningful relationships, and anything related to food. I'm so happy you are here!

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    1. Lindz

      July 09, 2022 at 6:51 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent fluffy oatmeal recipe. I added stevia instead of honey to cut my carbs per serving down.

      Reply
      • Lily

        July 12, 2022 at 6:53 pm

        Great substitution! Thanks for the comment

        Reply

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