How I Make My Oatmeal - It Has Eggs?!
Hello again! I sincerely hope you all have enjoyed your weeks so far! Today I want to share with you how I make my "protein" oatmeal; and no it doesn't have protein powder! If you want to, by all means add a scoop or even just a half scoop of protein powder! But this recipe actually gets it protein boost from- you guessed it- eggs.
I know I know this sounds weird, and so many people freak out when they hear this! But hear me out
for a second, and you can't even taste it! If you think about it, you add eggs to cake, brownies, pie, etc etc to help with the consistency and rise of the bake. What it does in oatmeal is it not only adds protein, but makes it thicker and gives it a creamier consistency.
The way I do this is to "cook" my oats first- I do this in the microwave (45 seconds), but you can make it the old fashioned way in a pot, or even pour hot water on top of your oats. You can use the instant oats, but I use the regular "old fashioned" oats, and it works just fine!
Next, just add an egg! You can either crack the egg right into the oatmeal, and mix it in; or you can beat the egg in a separate bowl or cup to thoroughly mix the yolk and whites together. After the egg is evenly distributed into the oatmeal, cook it in the microwave for about 45 seconds (use trial and error to see what works for you!).
I will take it out, mix it up, and put it back into the microwave for another 30 seconds. If in the process you find the oatmeal is becoming to dry, you can add in a littler water or milk. What I like to do is add chocolate chips! I love the Kirkland Signature brand, and use about one serving (70) calories. They melt pretty easily into the oatmeal if it's hot! This makes it so chocolate-y, which I love!!
Some other "mix-ins" ideas are:
I know I know this sounds weird, and so many people freak out when they hear this! But hear me out
for a second, and you can't even taste it! If you think about it, you add eggs to cake, brownies, pie, etc etc to help with the consistency and rise of the bake. What it does in oatmeal is it not only adds protein, but makes it thicker and gives it a creamier consistency.
The way I do this is to "cook" my oats first- I do this in the microwave (45 seconds), but you can make it the old fashioned way in a pot, or even pour hot water on top of your oats. You can use the instant oats, but I use the regular "old fashioned" oats, and it works just fine!
Next, just add an egg! You can either crack the egg right into the oatmeal, and mix it in; or you can beat the egg in a separate bowl or cup to thoroughly mix the yolk and whites together. After the egg is evenly distributed into the oatmeal, cook it in the microwave for about 45 seconds (use trial and error to see what works for you!).I will take it out, mix it up, and put it back into the microwave for another 30 seconds. If in the process you find the oatmeal is becoming to dry, you can add in a littler water or milk. What I like to do is add chocolate chips! I love the Kirkland Signature brand, and use about one serving (70) calories. They melt pretty easily into the oatmeal if it's hot! This makes it so chocolate-y, which I love!!
Some other "mix-ins" ideas are:
- Fruit (fresh or frozen)
- Chia Seeds
- Cauliflower (when it's chopped up very small- adds some veggies without really any taste)
- Granola
- Coconut Flakes
- Peanut Butter
And that's all! It only takes a few minutes, so it is still a great option for busy mornings! Thank you for reading, and I hope you try this recipe out :)
Hannah
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