For those of you hesistant to try eggs in your oatmeal..

I have been meaning to try eggs or eggwhites in my oatmeal for a while, but have been somewhat affraid. I like sweet oatmeal, so i wasn't sure about adding in eggs.

I came accross this recipe on (http://www.canyoustayfordinner.com/2011/12/12/the-best-300-calorie-oatmeal-youll-ever-have/#comment-20278) and gave it a try.. so good!!



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
1.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).
2.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.
3.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.
4.Continue to cook for 4 minutes more, bringing the oats back to a simmer and stirring frequently.
5.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.


I am not sure at what point you put in the butter, but I think if you just put in a pinch of salt in with the oats and water instead then that should be fine. It says the oatmeal is 300 calories and serves 1, but I found it was enough for 2. I also added 1 tsp (splenda) brown sugar to it, as well as a splash of vanilla almond milk.