The Best 300 Calorie Oatmeal You’ll Ever Have
December 12th, 2011 § 74 Comments
Trust me when I say that as a food writer,
as someone who recently signed a contract to pen two books with Clarkson Potter,
and someone who’ll have her cake, eat it, and then eat yours,
a post about whipped and buttery rolled oats was the last thing I thought this blog would see.
But.
As unlikely as unlikely goes,
here she is.
The absolute best
300 calorie,
all natural,
whole grain,
filling beyond filling,
breakfast
you’re going to taste on a weekday morning.
I’ve uncovered the secret to filling my bowl nearly to the brim with
ultra-fluffy,
buttery,
whipped,
and creamy
porridge.
And this,
this
I just have to share.
Your day (and mine)
cannot
will not
start better.
Step-by-Step Guide to Fluffy Whipped Oatmeal:
Egg White Whipped Oatmeal
- 2/3 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 4 egg whites, beaten with a fork until frothy
- ½ tablespoon salted butter
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- In a small pot, combine oats with 1 1/3 cups water (always double the amount of water to the amount of oats. Ex: ½ cup oats cook in 1 cup water).
- Heat on the stovetop, uncovered, on medium-high heat until the mixture comes to a simmer (about 4 minutes). Stir and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the oats have absorbed much of the water.
- Pour in the egg whites and vanilla and whip vigorously with a fork, until the mixture is well blended. Raise the burner heat to medium. Stir in the butter.
- Continue to cook for 4 minutes more, bringing the oats back to a simmer and stirring frequently.
- When the oats have absorbed all of the water and the egg whites have caused them to puff and appear creamy, cover the pot and remove it from heat. Let the oats sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir and serve immediately.
serves 1
I’ve heard people on the Weight Watchers message boards mention doing this but I’ve yet to try it. I spent the entire fall this year adding canned pumpkinand banana to my oatmeal. It wasn’t very pretty to look at, but boy, was it filled to the brim, nutricious, and delicious!
By the way, I hope you’ll post pictures again this year of your mom’s beautiful Christmas decorations. That was my favorite post last year!
Oh, this is brilliant. I love oatmeal for breakfast but since it’s all carbs I find myself ravenous an hour later. Adding egg whites is a genius way to add protein to my favorite winter breakfast. Can’t wait to try it!
That sounds delicious.
I notice you mention sometimes on your blog that you use peanut butter in your oatmeal too. Do you use natural peanut butter? Or say, skip/jiffy/kraft?
Hey Amanda! Yes, I’ll absolutely post the banana peanut butter oats soon
I use natural peanut butter- any kind that has only these ingredients: peanuts, salt
Mmmmm – nothing like oatmeal on a cold morning. I’ll have to try out the egg whites. Never thought of that! I’m always trying to up the protein, but adding protein powder tastes like chalk and sometimes I end up with too many extra calories worth of nut butter.
Eggs in oats are the best! Using the whole egg is even better. I make a version with 2 whole eggs, cinnamon, vanilla + maple syrup = french toast oats
Ashley, that sounds delicious!! Care to share the recipe? Thanks!
Delicious and healthy – a perfect combination!
these look great! unfortunately, stove top oats and I don’t mix. I’m too lazy
Do you think these would work in the microwave?
Yes, I make my oatmeal in the microwave everyday at work. I use one cup of oats, 1 and 3/4 cups of water, microwave for 2 1/2 minutes, mix, then one more minute. Then I add my raisens or dried cranberries, or whatever else I am in the mood for. You have to stay pretty close to the microwave the last minute so the oats don’t boil over the edge of the bowl. I use the Quaker Oats Old fashioned (not the Quaker quick oats). And, this is for two servings, half a cup of oats don’t fill me up! Hope that helps! =)
Looks fantastic!
great idea about the egg whites!!
Good gravy that looks like goodness in a bowl. Lots of filling protein too! YUM!
This is genius!! Thank you!
Have you tried making oatmeal with nonfat milk? It’s one of my favorite ways to enjoy – very creamy without the fat. I like to finish it with dried currants and honey.
I’ve heard so many people eating egg whites in oatmeal. I haven’t tried it yet, but I will definitely be trying your method!
My sister makes them in the microwave. Cook like you regularly would, crack an egg in at the end. The hot oatmeal will cook the egg.
So random, but I just tried egg whites in my oat bran yesterday morning and I fell IN LOVE. I do a mix of sweet and savory too using oat bran plus raisins, coconut oil, chia seeds, milk and egg whites. Oh it is SO GOOD. Come to think of it, I’ve never had butter in oats before either, but I’m thinking that is something i could totally get into!
mmmm….I need to try this, now that the mornings are so dang cold!
Brilliant! I love the idea of adding an egg white. I know it’s not as healthy, but sometimes I make savory oats with a poached egg on top. It’s delicious. There might be bacon involved… Veggie Bacon.
That sounds amazing. I love a poached egg on oats
looks so great!!! when do you add the butter?
so excited for your books!!
Hey! Sorry, just updated the recipe- add the butter after you whip in the egg whites!
Andie! What a great recipe! Protein and whole grain in one dish. Yum.
I used to cook my oatmeal this way and I loved how fluffy it was.
I think I stopped because using that much eggs every day got pricey. I tried using liquid egg white and it didn’t have the same texture or taste.
I guess I’ve led a sheltered life, I’ve never heard of adding whipped egg whites to oatmeal. It looks fantastic and I’m sure tastes as good as it looks. So glad to hear the confidence in your blog. You are deserving of all you recieve.
This looks fantastic – I’m following through your comments trying to figure out if anyone’s tried it with egg white substitute? I’d love to have a more filling oatmeal since even making it with walnuts leaves me starving by 10:30am, but I’m pretty sure I can’t afford 4 eggs a day for breakfast!
I absolutely love oatmeal but have never tried it with egg whites. You know I will be making these ASAP!!
Looks beautiful, like always! I also love Katie G’s suggestion of adding pumpkin to my oatmeal. I will definitely try this. Yummy.
Hmmm…egg whites? I’m squeamish! thanks for the idea?
I do love my oatmeal, though. I often cook it so slowwwwleeee, with dried fruit. Then, either peanut butter or butter, maybe a spoonful of protein powder.
I love creamy though, and I’m not hungry for hours!
I love having oatmeal in the morning and i find it keeps me full right until lunch perfectly. I usually do mine with apple, cinnamon or other fruit and nut combinations, but never egg. I wouldn’t mind trying the “french toast” version someone left in the comments too. Great recipe!
I guess I’ve been living under a rock too, because I never heard of adding egg whites to oatmeal! This would solve my problem of needing protein in the morning to stabilize blood sugar. Trying it soon.
Anyone know if this still tastes good if you make a big batch and refrigerate/microwave for the week? I am out the door by 5:20 every morning and I don’t have time to stand at the stove for breakfast. Thanks!
It probably won’t be as good, but I plan on trying it! I’ll let you know how it goes… or if you’ve tried it already, you can tell me! <3
What an innovative oatmeal recipe. I’ve never seen egg whites in an oatmeal recipe like that. Bookmarking this to try soon. You have me convinced!
Wow, this is an awesome way to add even more goodness to oatmeal! Great!
I love adding egg whites to my oatmeal! The only difference for me is a I add a few less oats (1/4 c. dry), less egg white (1/4 c.) and after that’s all cooked I add a mashed banana for sweetness. Nothing else fills me up till lunch like this!
I’ve always thought of adding egg whites to oatmeal but was always too lazy to try – thanks for the recipe!
Looks great! I just want to know when to add the butter? I can’t wait to try this, thanks for posting!
I was a little unsure about the eggwhites, but it was delicious and so filling!! Thanks for sharing.
I was wondering, at what point do we put in the butter? thanks!
I love oats
but I never tried this recipe 
I usually making them with water and milk without butter but I sometimes use dry fruit or nuts 
with jam!
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This sounds delicious! I can’t wait to try out your method.
Interesting! I eat oatmeal almost every day and sometimes get bored with it. I’ve heard of adding egg whites but have never tried it. I will definitely be trying this soon!
oh my gosh, i LOVE oatmeal!! thank you for sharing this!!! (:
oh, my. i’ve heard about adding eggs (which may make it taste like french toast, i’ve heard), and egg whites to oatmeal. but it has never looked so delicious! wow.
Hi Andie, what a great website you have. I’ve tried your oatmeal twice now and I’m hooked. The only difference is,to serve I sprinkle on Rapadura sugar which I’ve recently found and tastes absolutely amazing. I also added freshly grated nutmeg the second time. Delicious!
Tried this but with cream of wheat…so good!!
Usually when I have breakfast I’m hungry within a couple of hours….but I had this delicious oatmeal for breakfast and I was so full that I actually missed my lunch hour! I thought 4 eggs was a lot but it definitely works at filling me up
So good…yet again
I usually have to doctor my oats up with sweetener, but these are amazing as is. This is the only way I’ve made egg white oats where they didn’t end up with little white strings of egg.
I haven’t been able to eat the whole portion in one sitting yet, but at least I always end up with a snack for later.
Wow…such an interesting recipe. I’m definitely going to have to try it. I love oatmeal but rarely eat it. My mom used to load ours up with brown sugar, so I’ve found that the only way I really enjoy it is if it’s super sweet.
Maybe this recipe will do that trick!
Thanks!
I love oatmeal. I tryed this using liquid egg whites and it turned out great. I also put in walnuts, cranberries & honey. Does this also work with steel cut oats?
I currently find myself in a torrid love affair with steel cut oats, but I’ll definitely give your technique a chance. I believe you that the egg white would add a lot of fluffy texture to a regular bowl of oatmeal!
I just tried this (no, literally, just put the bowl in the sink), and adding the egg whites really makes a delicious difference. Your blog is awesome, and I think you’re a great writer. Good luck with the books!
Can’t wait to try this. I make a pancake (sounds weird) with oatmeal and a smashed banana and two egg whites with a little vanilla and cinnamon that is delicious and filling!
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Do you ever use this recipe for your Sunday big pot of oats? Does it reheat well for later in the week?
Hey Mandi! No, when I make the big pot on Sundays, I use 5 whole eggs for the big batch (2/3 cup oats x 5 servings + 5 whole eggs + water).
It does reheat in the microwave, but you need to add water and then stir super vigorously, then heat a bit more and re-stir. Secret? I’m super crazy and am into the thick slab that it becomes without really stirring. I will just eat it after reheating and not stirring. It’s thicker than thick. Weird? Yes.
Thanks Andie. I’m new to oatmeal – I’ve only ever had the instant stuff and I hated it. Tomorrow morning will be my first ever bowl of “real” oatmeal. I’ll let you know what I think!
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I can’t emphasize enough how much I LOVE this recipe! I tried it out last night and I was amazed how much flavor the egg whites give to plain old oatmeal! And I wasn’t even a huge fan of oatmeal, well until now
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Hey Kim! I think the egg white flavor is fairly pronounced so I might suggest you avoid adding eggs, unfortunately. Hope you can find a substitute!!
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