Description
Boost your breakfast with creamy 30g Proats! Learn the secret technique: vigorously stir in liquid egg whites for a thick, protein-packed bowl of oats. Full nutrition facts and instructions included.
Ingredients
- Rolled Oats (dry): 1/2 cup
- Water or Unsweetened Almond Milk: 1 cup
- Liquid Egg Whites: 1/4 cup
- Vanilla Plant-Based Protein Powder Protein Powder: 1/2 scoop (approximately 15g)
- Low-Fat Cottage Cheese: 1/2 cup
- Chia Seeds: 1 teaspoon
- Cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon
- Sweetener (Stevia or Monk Fruit): 1 packet or to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Combine the rolled oats, liquid (water or milk), and cinnamon in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Step 2: While stirring continuously and vigorously, slowly pour in the liquid egg whites. Continue stirring for 1-2 minutes until the oatmeal thickens significantly and the egg whites are fully incorporated and no longer visible or runny.
- Step 3: Remove the saucepan from the heat completely. Immediately stir in the cottage cheese, protein powder, and chia seeds until the mixture is smooth and the protein powder has fully dissolved without clumping.
- Step 4: Add the sweetener of your choice and stir once more. The cottage cheese and protein powder will add significant creaminess and volume as the residual heat works through the mixture.
- Step 5: Transfer the high-protein oatmeal to a serving bowl. Allow it to sit for 2-3 minutes to cool slightly and thicken further before adding optional toppings (such as berries or nuts) and serving immediately.
Notes
- If preparing this for meal prep, store cooled portions in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days, but reserve any delicate toppings until serving.
- For quick reheating, microwave on medium heat (50% power) for 60-90 seconds, adding a splash of water or milk first to restore the creamy consistency lost during chilling.
- To ensure a smooth texture and avoid clumps, immediately remove the saucepan from the heat before incorporating the protein powder and cottage cheese in Step 3—the residual warmth is enough to melt the cheese and dissolve the powder cleanly.
- For a balanced texture contrast, garnish your serving with a drizzle of sugar-free maple syrup and 1-2 tablespoons of crunchy slivered almonds or toasted pecans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 average high-protein breakfast recipe (30g protein target)
- Calories: 450
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 10g