Creamy Cinnamon Protein Oatmeal {Pro-Oats}

Today's recipe is a favorite breakfast of mine. I've come across several protein oatmeal recipes that call for protein powder, which is fine, but this recipe is better, in my opinion because it uses egg whites instead . My sister shared this with me when I was at her house for a visit. I've been hooked since! I like to cook the egg whites with the oatmeal. You can skip cooking them if you buy pasteurized egg whites (sold in a carton). The thing I love about oatmeal with egg whites it how light and creamy it comes out (if you use more water/milk (see recipe notes), it will be lighter).

I like to add a bit of breakfast meat as a side to up the protein some more. Top your oatmeal to your hearts content. The macros listed in MyFitnessPal are for the oats, cinnamon, salt, water and vanilla. But you can add whatever else you want and log it separately.

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Yield: 1 serving

Creamy Cinnamon Protein Oatmeal {Pro-Oats}

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Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 3 minutes

Total Time 8 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (150 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
• Dash of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup water + 2 tablespoons (up to 3/4-1 cup water depending on how thick/think you like it) **
• 6 tablespoons (92 g) egg whites (I like Kirkland egg whites that come in cartons)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ——
• Optional (but recommended and not included in MFP macros)
• 15 g brown sugar/maple syrup
• 15 g heavy whipping cream
• 25-100 g fresh or frozen strawberries
• 14 g pecans, chopped
• Extra milk
• Sprinkle of chia seeds

Instructions

In a small to medium size glass bowl (you'll want a bigger bowl than what you think, the oats puff up a bit when cooking) combine dry oats, salt, and cinnamon: stir. Add water/milk, and vanilla. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Remove from microwave and stir with a spatula. Add egg whites, whisk to combine. Microwave in 30 second intervals until you reach the desired amount of cooking you want (I usually end up doing it about another 60-90 seconds in my microwave. Feel free to add more water or milk if you like your oatmeal less thick. This makes a hearty, chewy oatmeal.

Top with desired toppings. Enjoy! Also serve with a side of lean breakfast meat (turkey bacon, Canadian bacon, turkey/chicken sausage, etc.) if you want more protein in your meal.

Notes

**(or use milk instead of water, but not added in MFP macros)

MFP Reference: 

“Biceps After Babies Creamy Cinnamon Protein Oatmeal {Pro-Oats}”  Serves 1

Macros are for oats, cinnamon, salt, water, egg whites and vanilla. Milk and optional toppings you can add as desired and log separately.

Cal 204 C 28 g F 3 g P 15 g

(add 3 slices of Canadian bacon for an added ~12g protein and 1.5g fat)

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1 serving
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 204Total Fat: 3gCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 15g