Egg White Oatmeal
Rolled oats simmered with apple and cinnamon, with egg whites stirred in at the end to thicken the oatmeal and add protein. Two servings in 11 minutes.
Where This Goes Wrong
Stir constantly as the whites go in; if they sit, they set in lumps.
If the oatmeal gets too thick, loosen it with a splash of hot water.
Grate the apple instead of dicing it for a smoother, sweeter oatmeal.
Making Egg White Oatmeal
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Put the oats, water, apple and cinnamon in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the oats are soft.
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Lower the heat. Pour in the egg whites in a thin stream, stirring all the time.
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Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, still stirring, until the oatmeal is thick and steaming hot and the whites have turned opaque.
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Stir in the vanilla, spoon into two bowls and drizzle with the maple syrup.
What's Going On Here
On the first cold morning of the year this is the breakfast that makes the kitchen feel warm. It is plain oatmeal with a trick: egg whites stirred in at the end cook into the oats and make them thick, creamy and more filling. You cannot taste them.
Cook the oats with the apple and cinnamon first, until the oats have softened and the water has gone creamy. Then add the whites slowly, pouring in a thin stream and stirring all the time, so that they cook into threads rather than clumps. Stir without stopping. Two minutes on a gentle heat is enough, and the oatmeal should be steaming hot throughout.
Oats are higher in phosphorus and potassium than refined grains, so the portion here is modest, 40 g of dry oats a serving. The whites bring the protein instead. Vanilla and a spoonful of maple syrup finish it. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of water.
Leftovers, Reheating and Keeping
Best eaten at once. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat with a splash of water.
What to Serve Alongside
- A few sliced strawberries
- A cup of tea
- A glass of water
Questions and Answers
How long does Egg White Oatmeal take to make?
About 11 minutes in total — 3 minutes of preparation and 8 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 2.
What are the key tips for making Egg White Oatmeal?
Stir constantly as the whites go in; if they sit, they set in lumps. If the oatmeal gets too thick, loosen it with a splash of hot water. Grate the apple instead of dicing it for a smoother, sweeter oatmeal.
What should I serve with Egg White Oatmeal?
A few sliced strawberries; A cup of tea; A glass of water.
Is Egg White Oatmeal suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian and kidney-friendly. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Egg White Oatmeal?
About 295 kcal per serving, with 22 g protein, 45 g carbohydrate and 3 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
What's in a Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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