Oatmeal with Egg Whites, Banana, and Almond Butter

Ingredients

• 30 g rolled oats
• 240 ml water (For cooking the oats; can be replaced with milk for a creamier texture.)
• salt (A pinch, approximately 0.3 g.)
• 200 g egg whites (Approximately the whites from 5-6 eggs.)
• almond extract (To taste; the amount is not specified in the source.)
• vanilla extract (To taste; the amount is not specified in the source.)
• 0.5 banana (Mashed or sliced; use half a banana.)
• almond butter (For serving on top, to taste; approximately 1 tbsp is estimated.)
• ground cinnamon (For sprinkling, to taste.)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the rolled oats, water, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the oats are cooked and have absorbed most of the liquid, approximately 3-4 minutes. You can also use milk instead of water for creamier oatmeal.

2. 2

   Measure approximately 200 g of egg whites and pour them into the saucepan with the cooked oats.

3. 3

   Keep the heat at medium and whisk the egg whites into the oats continuously and vigorously. It is important not to stop whisking: this allows the egg whites to incorporate into the oats instead of cooking separately and forming lumps.

4. 4

   Continue whisking for about 3 minutes, until the mixture has clearly thickened and developed a smooth, dense, and creamy texture.

5. 5

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the almond extract, vanilla extract, and half a banana. If desired, also add a sweetener or extra cinnamon.

6. 6

   Serve the oatmeal in a bowl. Finish with almond butter and a sprinkling of cinnamon.

Notes

The recipe provides approximately 30 g of protein, mainly from the egg whites. The source mentions variations such as adding sweetener, cinnamon, or even protein powder, although this version maintains the focus on being free of protein powder. If separating whole eggs, the yolks can be reserved for baking, brushing pastry, scrambled eggs, or sauces.

Nutrition per serving

• breakfast
• high-protein
• without protein powder
• oatmeal
• quick
• vegetarian
• saucepan cooking
• high-fiber