Does adding an egg into oatmeal.give it more staying power?

angeljo2015
angeljo2015 Posts: 121 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Usually if I have porridge it'll last me an hour and a half if lucky, I read about adding an egg to it, does this make it last longer? And how do you do this using a microwave?

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  • melissa6771
    melissa6771 Posts: 894 Member
    I would just cook the egg separately and eat it on the side. Eggs are very easy and quick to make in the microwave. Or hard boil some eggs and have it them ready to go.
  • cerise_noir
    cerise_noir Posts: 5,468 Member
    I've added an egg to my oatmeal... didn't taste much different as I add fruit to the oatmeal as well. However, when I add both egg (or protein powder) in the oatmeal plus 1tbs of fat (usually coconut oil), I find that this will last me until at least lunch. So, protein, fat and fiber is a winning combination!
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    IDK about the texture if putting an egg in there. Protein powder works well when stirred in while oatmeal is dry. It is also good with Greek yogurt stirred in after cooking.
  • angeljo2015
    angeljo2015 Posts: 121 Member
    cerise_noir wrote: »
    I've added an egg to my oatmeal... didn't taste much different as I add fruit to the oatmeal as well. However, when I add both egg (or protein powder) in the oatmeal plus 1tbs of fat (usually coconut oil), I find that this will last me until at least lunch. So, protein, fat and fiber is a winning combination!

    So that's the combination that is filling protein fat and fibre great!
  • cerise_noir
    cerise_noir Posts: 5,468 Member
    angeljo2015 wrote: »
    cerise_noir wrote: »
    I've added an egg to my oatmeal... didn't taste much different as I add fruit to the oatmeal as well. However, when I add both egg (or protein powder) in the oatmeal plus 1tbs of fat (usually coconut oil), I find that this will last me until at least lunch. So, protein, fat and fiber is a winning combination!

    So that's the combination that is filling protein fat and fibre great!
    Pretty much! Oh, texture wise, what I do is cook the oatmeal half way, then beat an egg with a fork very well and add it to the oatmeal stirring for a good minute. I don't notice the egg in there if i do it that way, and I HATE egg chunks and eggy taste in oatmeal. I have added chocolate chips and even some k-cup white hot chocolate powder into my oatmeal when I don't feel like fruit.
  • angeljo2015
    angeljo2015 Posts: 121 Member
    cerise_noir wrote: »
    angeljo2015 wrote: »
    cerise_noir wrote: »
    I've added an egg to my oatmeal... didn't taste much different as I add fruit to the oatmeal as well. However, when I add both egg (or protein powder) in the oatmeal plus 1tbs of fat (usually coconut oil), I find that this will last me until at least lunch. So, protein, fat and fiber is a winning combination!

    So that's the combination that is filling protein fat and fibre great!
    Pretty much! Oh, texture wise, what I do is cook the oatmeal half way, then beat an egg with a fork very well and add it to the oatmeal stirring for a good minute. I don't notice the egg in there if i do it that way, and I HATE egg chunks and eggy taste in oatmeal. I have added chocolate chips and even some k-cup white hot chocolate powder into my oatmeal when I don't feel like fruit.

    I wondered if it tasted eggy at all as that would put me off too
  • Maho2011
    Maho2011 Posts: 8 Member
    FWIW I put peanut butter in my oatmeal. Protein + plant fats seems to stay with me till lunchtime. Also using PB means not adding sugar/sweetener to my oatmeal too.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    You can't taste it, from experience. But I prefer some nuts and protein powder.
  • KorvapuustiPossu
    KorvapuustiPossu Posts: 434 Member
    Maybe it's just me but I find oatmeal very filling...and I don't eat the whole portion size either. I just put a teaspoon of butter and some salt on it :)
  • markrgeary1
    markrgeary1 Posts: 853 Member
    Cook your Oatmeal with a tablespoon of soy sauce and a few squirts of Sirachi then add a fried egg and some (14 grams) cashews.
  • dragon_girl26
    dragon_girl26 Posts: 2,187 Member
    I like to put about 10-15 grams of nuts (usually almonds or pecans) in mine. Gives some added fat and a nice crunch.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Yes, it can because it adds protein and protein tends to keep you satisfied longer. But what do you end up with, scrambled egg oatmeal? I'd eat it on the side, as other suggested.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    lorrpb wrote: »
    Yes, it can because it adds protein and protein tends to keep you satisfied longer. But what do you end up with, scrambled egg oatmeal? I'd eat it on the side, as other suggested.

    It fluffs it up, but you honestly can't taste it.
  • irenehb
    irenehb Posts: 236 Member
    I saw a guy add two broken hard boiled eggs on top of his oats for breakfast last week. Interesting idea, I guess.
  • MichelleLea122
    MichelleLea122 Posts: 332 Member
    I actually grate zucchini into my oats. It gives them so much more volume and doesn't affect the texture at all. On top of that I normally add egg whites and protein powder to make it a more filling meal. The trick with adding egg whites is to add them right at the end and to stir often.
  • momnom27
    momnom27 Posts: 25 Member
    Love it with pb2 peanut butter powder
  • brekober
    brekober Posts: 40 Member
    I love oatmeal with egg whites. I just cook it half way, addthe egg mixture, and put it back in the microwave to finish cooking. It doesn't taste eggy and it makes it fluffy. I usually add it into maple and brown sugar but if I only have original I will add peanut butter.
  • bellabonbons
    bellabonbons Posts: 705 Member
    I love oatmeal with a tablespoon of butter and a dash of brown sugar. With almond or cashew milk. Yum.

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