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    Home » Food Type » Breakfast

    Jun 5, 2022 · Modified: Jun 5, 2022 by Lily · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Egg White Oatmeal

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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 adding protein. You can't even taste the egg whites!

    egg white oatmeal in a bowl with a napkin

    What I Love About This Recipe

    I like quick, easy, and delicious recipes, especially for breakfast. I am a big fan of oatmeal in the morning, and I love the texture, variation, and taste of this oatmeal bowl. Also, it's super simple to customize, especially with fruit toppings.

    Ingredient Notes

    ingredients to make egg white oatmeal
    • Quick oats: Whole oats or steelcut 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 4 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.

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    • cooked quick oats

    Turn the stovetop to low. Whisk the egg whites into the oatmeal for about 15 seconds and remove from the stovetop. 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 oaks literally take a minute to cook up and they 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 in lieu of honey.
    • Omit the sweetener and use more mashed bananas.
    • Substitute a dash of vanilla extract in lieu of ground cinnamon.
    • Use whole oats or steelcut oats instead of quick oats.

    Equipment

    • A saucepan 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.

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    Egg White Oatmeal


    • Author: Lily
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1 1x
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    Description

    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

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    • 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

    1. Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites.
    2. 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.
    3. Whisk in the mashed banana, ground cinnamon (if using), salt, and honey (if using).
    4. Pour into a bowl and top with sliced fruit, chia seeds, shredded coconut, or nuts.

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    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.
    • Prep Time: 2 minutes
    • Cook Time: 3 minutes
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bowl
    • Calories: 378 calories
    • Sugar: 26 g
    • Sodium: 304 mg
    • Fat: 4 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 62 g
    • Fiber: 6 g
    • Protein: 27 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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