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This high protein breakfast of egg white oatmeal is an easy way to start your day with a balanced, healthy meal! I’m excited to teach you how to make egg white oatmeal on the stove top with the included how-to video below. If you love morning oatmeal, but find leaves you hungry 1-2 hours later, give this delicious recipe a try. The fluffy texture is loved by both adults and kids!
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Egg white oatmeal
If starting your day with extra protein at breakfast is a goal of yours, then this oatmeal will hit that mark.
Protein is such an important macro nutrients to focus on at breakfast because it sets you up to feel satiated. It’s an energizing way to start the day.
If you’ve ever started your morning with a bowl of regular oatmeal that’s simply sweetened with brown sugar or maple syrup, maybe you’ve felt the sugar crash an hour later
Not with this egg white oatmeal!
It’s great for volume eaters, and anyone looking for a high-protein oatmeal recipe. The addition of egg whites adds volume and a lighter fluffier texture to the oatmeal.
What you’ll need for this egg white oatmeal recipe
- rolled oats
- water
- sea salt
- banana
- egg whites
How to make oatmeal with egg whites
Scroll down to view the recipe card below for the full ingredients list, nutrition facts, and step-by-step instructions.
- Add the oats, 1 cup of water, sea salt, and sliced banana to a small pot and heat on medium heat. Bring the to a gentle simmer and stir every minute or so.
- Once the oatmeal is beginning to look semi-cooked (4-6 minutes of cooking time), add the egg whites and begin to whisk. Whisk continuously until egg whites are no longer visible, and the oatmeal is looking like a creamy consistency.
- Pour into a bowl and enjoy with your favorite toppings!
Watch me make protein oats
The full how to video can be watched below, or on my YouTube channel!
Favorite oatmeal toppings
Toppings make oatmeal more fun! They add flavor and texture. Here are some of my favorite toppings for this warm bowl of oatmeal.
- Peanut butter, almond butter, or any type of nut butter to drizzle on top for some healthy fats
- Fresh berries
- Homemade granola
- Hemp hearts
- Chia seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Banana slices
- Fresh fruit and berries
- Dash of cinnamon
- Chia jam
- Unsweetened shredded coconut flakes
- Even chocolate chips!
Substitutions
Below you’ll find a list of substitutions that will work well in this healthy breakfast option.
If you try something different out, please leave a comment below letting us all know how it turned out!
Rolled oats – You can substitute quick oats in for the rolled oats, but since the cooking time will reduce, I suggest taking the entire banana and mashing it before adding it in with the oats. Steel-cut oats are not a good substitute here.
Egg whites – Instead of cracking whole eggs and separating the egg yolks, you can also substitute in liquid egg whites. Use around 8 tablespoons of egg whites from a carton to equal the same additional protein content you’d get from fresh raw egg whites.
Banana – If you are not a banana fan, try substituting canned pumpkin or applesauce in it’s place. While those 2 options do not offer as much sweetness as the banana, you can mimic the sweetness by adding 1 tablespoon of maple syrup either into the oatmeal as it cooks, or as a topping.
More ways to add protein into your oatmeal
Protein is such a powerful macronutrient as it helps us to feel fuller longer and keep our bodies satiated. If you need an alternative to egg whites, try these other protein packed options to add to your oatmeal.
A scoop of protein powder is an instant and easy way to bump up the protein. You can add the protein powder in while the oats cook, or add it in after. Use extra liquid when cooking the oats if you choose to add protein into it.
Cottage cheese is another great option for added protein! Cook a scoop of cottage cheese right in with the banana and rolled oats and it will melt into it and add creaminess.
Another favorite way to bump the protein content is collagen peptides. They add no flavor to your oats.
Lastly, try adding greek yogurt on top of your oats. While the option work well when cooked in with your oats, save adding yogurt in until your oatmeal is done. You can use thick greek yogurt as a topping, or to mix in like you would milk to cool it down.
If increasing your protein intake at breakfast is a goal, this healthy egg white oatmeal is a great way to give you that boost of protein!
Need more ideas? Try any of these other oat based, higher protein breakfast options. Can’t wait to hear what you think about them!
More high-protein breakfast oatmeal recipes to try:
- 4 Ingredient protein overnight oats recipe
- Banana Custard Oatmeal
- Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal
- Chocolate oatmeal
- Zucchini baked oatmeal
How To Make Egg White Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 banana, sliced
- 4 egg whites
Instructions
- Add the oats, water, sea salt, and sliced banana to a small pot and heat on medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer and stir every minute or so.
- Once the oatmeal is beginning to look semi-cooked (4-6 minutes), add the egg whites and begin to whisk. Whisk continuously until egg whites are no longer visible, and the egg white oatmeal is looking very creamy.
- Pour into a bowl and enjoy with your favorite toppings!
Video
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
If you try this egg white oats recipe, I’d love it if you left a star rating and comment below letting me know how it turned out!
XO
Heather
Originally published October 2010. Updated September 2022.
I don't really have time to make stove top oatmeal in the morning. Sometimes I make microwaved oats though! I usually eat something I can grab really fast, like yogurt or waffles that I've made and frozen.
My boyfriend would really like egg white oatmeal though. He's on this protein kick since he's started lifting weights again.
this looks very interesting. i've never that it like that before. thank you for sharing this.
I have never had egg whites in my oatmeal before. I do think its a great idea to add a bit of extra protein in there.
I am going to have to give this a try! Thanks!
Cool. I've never added egg whites during cooking. Sometimes I just top my oats with 2 sunny-side-up or poached eggs, some fresh herbs, salt and pepper for a savoury oatmeal bowl. I like how the yolks run unto the oats.
Savory oats – that sounds delicious Samatha! I'm not a fan of runny yolks so I'd just cook mine longer. I'll have to try adding some fresh herbs sometime, thanks for the idea.
I love oatmeal in the mornings. It's what I have 99% of the time. And I know alot of people do eggs in their oatmeal- but for some reason it just gives me the creeps! No idea why… I like eggs. I like oatmeal. What gives?
I am BIG on pre-prep. I cook & bake when I can so that its ready when I need it. In terms of breakfasts, this may mean baking breakfast bars on the weekend or prepping overnight oats the night before. I have never made egg white oats- great lesson.