Fluffy Cinnamon Egg White Oatmeal

Ah, yes. A bowl of [bro]atmeal. These protein-packed egg whites fit right into a bro diet with a delicious disguise!

As a lover of oatmeal, there’s always a smidge of disappointment when that 1/2 cup serving of oats gives a bit less volume than you hoped for, and the protein powder whisked in just ruins the texture. These egg white oats are the perfect solution! With 7+ grams of extra protein per bowl, this oatmeal is thick, fluffy, and voluminous, keeping me full and satisfied for hours. My favorite is with a bit of cinnamon and vanilla sweetener added, but you can swap that out for cocoa powder, pumpkin pie spice, or even matcha!

The key to the texture is to keep on whisking. First, whisk them with salt and water (salt breaks down the proteins, and water makes it extra pourable). When adding the egg whites to the oatmeal, make sure that you pour them in very slowly so they don’t clump up and cook before being distributed throughout.

I’ve tested this recipe with 1, 2, 3, and 4 egg whites. The more egg whites you add, the more likely they will clump up. More egg whites also means less of that al-dente texture sought after in rolled or steel cut oats. However, even with four whites, the texture was still very pleasant—they turn out fluffy and soft! I usually stick with 2-3 egg whites per 1/2 cup of oats, but adjust according to your macros.

Fluffy Egg White Oatmeal
Cook Time: 10 mins
Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

• 40 g (1/2 cup) rolled oats
• 1 cup water or milk of choice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 2 or 3 egg whites, beaten with a pinch of salt and 1 tbsp water
• sweetener of choice, to taste
  
  

Directions

1. Add oats, cinnamon, salt, and liquid to a small pot and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes until oats have absorbed all of the liquid, stirring occasionally.
2. Using a balloon whisk, whisk the oats while streaming in the egg whites. The mixture will turn fluffy after 1-2 minutes.
3. Stir in sweetener to taste and let the oats sit over low heat for 3-5 minutes until they puff up.
4. Transfer to a serving bowl and finish with your favorite toppings!

Per serving (using water): 193 calories: 27.5 g carbs; 3.2 g fat; 13.5 g protein