Start the Day Off Healthy: Oatmeal with Egg Whites
January 10, 2012It’s a busy week ahead for me including with radio show on Magic 96.5 this Wednesday as well as a nutrition seminar this weekend at Bikram Yoga Birmingham. For both events I’ll be talking about “Healthy Eating Tips” to get your new year off to the right start. One of my top tips is to never skip breakfast. If you like oatmeal for breakfast, you’ll love this recipe for Oatmeal with Egg Whites. This simple combination is something my friend, Kelly, of Hulsey Gardens, told me she eats daily. I made mine with a touch of brown sugar and blueberries. Kelly normally adds 1 tablespoon of pureed pumpkin, 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice and 1 teaspoon vanilla to hers. Adding sliced strawberries and ground cinnamon is also delicious. Regardless, this is one healthy breakfast recipe that has the perfect mix of protein, fiber and carbohydrates, and it is a great way to start your day and new year on the right foot.
Oatmeal and Egg Whites
Prep:
10 minutes
Cook:
5 minutes
Yield:
1 serving
Ingredients
1/2 cup oatmeal
1 cup water
2 egg whites, scrambled
1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
Light brown sugar, fresh blueberries, optional
1 cup water
2 egg whites, scrambled
1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
Light brown sugar, fresh blueberries, optional
Preparation
1. Prepare oatmeal and egg whites as directed. Stir together warm until combined and oatmeal is fluffy. Add flaxseed, brown sugar, blueberries or any of your favorite toppings.
Note: Feel free to double for additional servings.
Note: Feel free to double for additional servings.
17 Responses to “Start the Day Off Healthy: Oatmeal with Egg Whites”
susan says:
January, 16 2012at 09:18 pm
this is going to have to be my breakfast tomorrow. this looks divine!
Tracy says:
January, 10 2012at 09:51 pm
awesome idea! Always keeping me on my toes
Nancy says:
January, 10 2012at 11:32 am
why did i not think of this? oh how great!!
Amy says:
January, 10 2012at 11:35 am
I'm putting this on the list tomorrow. Good luck with all of your speaking engagements!
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says:
January, 10 2012at 11:44 am
Great way to get fiber and protein in the morning.
Bev Weidner says:
January, 10 2012at 12:32 pm
Look at THAT! Egg whites...never would have guessed it. Love this!
January, 10 2012at 01:14 pm
I am so excited to hear you on the radio! Very cool. And love this post. I would have never thought to put the two together!
xo. A Southern Bee Diary
:)
kelley says:
January, 10 2012at 02:23 pm
This looks like the perfect breakfast before hitting the slopes! Nice win last night~ see you next week! xx
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says:
January, 10 2012at 02:38 pm
I love adding egg whites to my oatmeal. I actually have them cook in the oatmeal, though. Great way to make breakfast more filling!
January, 10 2012at 04:15 pm
I make something similar to this, but I bake it. Love oatmeal and egg whites!
Jeanette says:
January, 10 2012at 05:57 pm
Great idea - would never have thought to put protein rich egg whites in oatmeal!
January, 10 2012at 06:41 pm
You go girl! Congrats on your events and on speaking and being a rock star :)
Just got together with Marla and I want to meet you even more now in person b/c we chatted about what a sweetheart you are :)
Baker Street says:
January, 11 2012at 07:14 am
this would be the perfect start to the day! thanks for sharing. :)
Brian says:
January, 11 2012at 08:32 am
This is such a wonderful way to get some protein first thing in the morning. Great recipe!
foodwanderings says:
January, 11 2012at 09:14 am
Busy exciting week you got. Congrats!! You and I both have oats on our minds. Never saw a recipe with egg whites though! :)
Amy says:
January, 11 2012at 09:21 am
Exciting and busy week! Good thing you're eating a good breakfast like this each morning. ; ) Looks yummy!
April, 11 2012at 08:02 am
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