This whipped high protein oatmeal THREE WAYS is a delicious gluten free breakfast to fuel your morning! Enjoy three delicious flavour combinations including tropical, peanut butter & chocolate, and Mediterranean.
Baby, it’s cold outside! That’s not just a Christmas carol, friends. That’s a nonstop reality for Canadians like me (and I hate being cold). Which is why this time of year, I love making breakfasts that warm my body and soul so that I feel like I’m starting the day feeling cozy, fuelled, and satisfied.
Enter – this whipped high protein oatmeal. I am a big oatmeal gal any day of the week, but when I need a little more fuel in the tank during the holiday season, this recipe is my BFF. It only takes 15 minutes to make this super satisfying breakie and with THREE oatmeal toppers to choose from? I can never get bored!
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Why This Recipe Works
I am a big proponent of having a protein rich breakfast in the morning because not only will it help to fuel you until lunch time, but it will also help to prevent those pesky blood sugar dips and spikes.
The thing about oatmeal is that if you aren’t using cows milk or protein rich plant-based milk (like soy), the protein content of a bowl of oatmeal can be seriously lacking. But fear not! That’s where this high protein oatmeal comes in.
This high protein oatmeal relies on egg whites rather than milk to add a hefty dose of protein. It also makes the oats extra creamy – who can say no to that?
But what’s a good oatmeal recipe without some stellar toppings, am I right? So to make this high protein oatmeal THAT much more delicious, I share not one, not two, but THREE of my favourite oatmeal flavour combos including tropical, PB & chocolate, and Mediterranean.
Key Ingredients
You can literally go to town dreaming up whatever goodies you want to throw onto your whipped high protein oatmeal, but these three are some of my go-tos.
Tropical – this protein oatmeal is made with coconut milk, mango, kiwi, cashews and coconut. It’s basically the holiday I never got this year.
Mediterranean – loaded with ripe figs, pistachios, pomegranate arils, yogurt and honey, your tastebuds will be in oatmeal heaven.
PB & Chocolate – this flavour combo is pretty much the greatest thing since sliced bread. To bring these protein oats to life we combine peanuts, peanut butter, cacao nibs, and cocoa powder. So freaking delish.
How to Make This Recipe
Step 1: In a small pot, combine the oats with the water, salt and cinnamon. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium. Stir the pot occasionally until the oats have absorbed almost all of the water but are still very moist and thick- about 3-5 minutes.
Step 2: In a bowl, beat the egg whites until they froth up.
Step 3: Add whipped egg whites to the pot with the oats. Cook, stirring constantly until the mixture is creamy and fluffs up- about 3 minutes.
Step 4-5: Stir in the vanilla, and banana and again, stir until well combined. Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the oats sit for another 3 minutes until they really puff up and get super creamy and rich.
Step 6: And of course, the most important step of all is topping it off with your choice of tropical, Mediterranean, or PB & chocolate protein oatmeal toppers. Enjoy!
Expert Tips
This literally is one of my most genius inventions born out of the necessity to make my breakfast not so gross- LOL.
To make whipped high protein oatmeal, you have to just cook your oats until almost all of the water has been absorbed, then add in a ton of well whipped egg whites and continue to beat it until you want to pass out. Just kidding, it’s not that strenuous- promise!
Then add in a little mashed banana for natural sweetness, and whatever other flavours you’re digging right now and voila- high protein oatmeal is born (and no need for protein powder!).
Recipe FAQs
We use gluten free oats for this recipe to make it gluten friendly. Otherwise, you can use regular oats if you don’t need to make this gluten free.
Absolutely! Just reheat and add your toppings of choice when you’re ready to eat.
If you are egg-free, you can boost the protein content of these oats by mixing in some Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, or cooking the oats with cows milk, soy milk, or anything other fortified plant-milk.
More Oatmeal Recipes You Might Like
- Oatmeal Pudding (Vegan)
- Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal (Vegan, Gluten Free)
- Tiramisu Protein Overnight Oats
- White Chocolate Lemon Raspberry Overnight Oats
Now, I want to know – have you tried making whipped high protein oatmeal? Which protein oatmeal topper would you try first?
PB & Chocolate Whipped Protein Oatmeal (Proats)
Ingredients
- ¼ cup old fashion rolled oats gluten free if needed
- 3/4 cup water
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup egg whites
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 very ripe banana finely mashed
Toppings
- ½ tsp cocoa powder
- ½ cup banana sliced
- 1 tbsp natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp peanuts crushed
- 1 tbsp cacoa nibs
Instructions
- In a small pot, combine the oats with the water, salt and cinnamon. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium. Stir the pot occasionally until the oats have absorbed almost all of the water but are still very moist and thick- about 3-5 minutes.
- In a bowl, beat the egg whites until they froth up, then add them to the pot with the oats. Cook, stirring constantly until the mixture is creamy and fluffs up- about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla, and banana and again, stir until well combined. Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the oats sit for another 3 minutes until they really puff up and get super creamy and rich.
- Top with PB & chocolate oatmeal toppings and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Mediterranean Whipped Protein Oatmeal (Proats)
Ingredients
- ¼ cup old fashion rolled oats gluten free if needed
- 3/4 cup water
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup egg whites
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 very ripe banana finely mashed
Toppings
- 1 fig sliced
- 2 tbsp pistachios crushed
- 2 tbsp 2% Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
- ½ tsp honey
Instructions
- In a small pot, combine the oats with the water, salt and cinnamon. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium. Stir the pot occasionally until the oats have absorbed almost all of the water but are still very moist and thick- about 3-5 minutes.
- In a bowl, beat the egg whites until they froth up, then add them to the pot with the oats. Cook, stirring constantly until the mixture is creamy and fluffs up- about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla, and banana and again, stir until well combined. Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the oats sit for another 3 minutes until they really puff up and get super creamy and rich.
- Add Mediterranean toppings and enjoy!
Nutrition
Tropical Whipped Protein Oatmeal (Proats)
Ingredients
- ¼ cup old fashion rolled oats gluten free if needed
- 3/4 cup water
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup egg whites
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 very ripe banana finely mashed
Toppings
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- ¼ cup mango
- ¼ cup kiwi
- 2 tbsp cashews toasted
- 2 tbsp coconut toasted
Instructions
- In a small pot, combine the oats with the water, salt and cinnamon. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium. Stir the pot occasionally until the oats have absorbed almost all of the water but are still very moist and thick- about 3-5 minutes.
- In a bowl, beat the egg whites until they froth up, then add them to the pot with the oats. Cook, stirring constantly until the mixture is creamy and fluffs up- about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla, and banana and again, stir until well combined. Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the oats sit for another 3 minutes until they really puff up and get super creamy and rich.
- Add tropical oatmeal toppings and enjoy!
Nutrition
What oatmeal toppers would you add to your high protein oatmeal? Leave me a comment below!
Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.
Carlee says
I don’t eat eggs as I don’t like the eggy texture. I love oatmeal. A friend sent me this as a solution. My one question is the texture of the oatmeal eggy?
Abbey Sharp says
I would say the texture is closer to oatmeal.
Marsha says
This HCC is fire, it keeps me full for hrs like I be checking myself to see if I’m really not hungry 😂😂😂, even at lunch time I’m not hungry I just take a few bites at my lunch N I’m done. I’m gonna incorporate this in rotation as I’m on a weight loss journey, it’ll help me from snacking.
Alexandra Kushnir says
Not eggy at all. I love this version of oatmeal when i have time to make it. I usually have overnight oats that I add protein powder to, but this version is so tasty and easy. Cannot taste egg whites at all! Love this recipe. And I keep it pretty simple with just some sliced bananas and blueberries on top.
Terra says
My go to on the weekends! I hate eggs but this doesn’t taste like egg (as long as you whip the egg whites enough). The texture is not like straight oatmeal, more like mousse. I top with pb, banana, granola and berries.
Christie says
I made the PB and chocolate protein oats.
This ticked all the boxes for me. I had all the ingredients on hand. It was quick and easy to make. It was sooo delicious and so filling.
Can’t wait to try some more of your breakfast ideas.
Sarah Wong says
I love this idea! I prefer the texture of steel-cut oats so I just add the whipped egg whites in near the end of cooking and stir them in for a few minutes, like the recipe suggests. This also makes my oatmeal WAY more filling. I don’t cook my oats any other way now!
Violet says
Is there any alternative for the banana in recipe ?
Abbey Sharp says
I add banana for natural sweetness so instead you could use dates or any other sweetener that you prefer.
Julie says
What a super ingenious idea to add the egg whites to Oatmeal!
Now you got me thinking about adding egg whites to my smoothies as an alternative to protein powder. It is 85 F. in SW Florida. a smoothie might taste good to us as we look to the sky for some clouds for a “white” Christmas. Any thoughts on the + or – to adding egg whites to smoothies?
Abbey Sharp says
you totally can- just make sure theyre pasteurized
Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says
I love oatmeal and usually boost the protein by making it with milk, kefir, ricotta, or cottage cheese. Must try this whipped egg whites trick! And that Mediterranean combo is calling my name!
Abbey Sharp says
yum love that idea
Jos says
The beaten egg white is worth the extra effort! So fluffy!
I also threw in the egg yolk, because I didn’t want to waste it, and I did not follow the measurements. So all I did was add an egg to my normal oats, but still a great idea
Emily Holdorf says
I love the idea of creating a little breakfast bar! So perfect!
Abbey Sharp says
me too!
Gabriella says
Can I eat this if I am pregnant? Do the egg whites cook through?
Abbey Sharp says
The egg whites will cook through
Janice Bissex says
I have never thought of adding egg whites to oatmeal but the tropical version sure caught my eye. 🙂 Genius!
Abbey Sharp says
thanks Janice
Genevieve says
I tried this for the first time this morning. I was fed up with the pseudoscientific marketing of the protein powder I generally use, so I decided to use this as an alternative to just mixing the protein powder in with my cooked oatmeal. It was so delicious and fluffy, and much simpler to make than it may seem. I used a blender instead of a hand mixer to froth the egg whites, and it worked great. I added some raisins, cinnamon, vanilla powder, maple almond butter, and a drizzle of honey. Very warm and filling. I would describe the texture as rich and custardy. Definitely recommend!
Ellie | Hungry by Nature says
I’ve heard of people adding egg whites to their oats but have never tried it! It’s cold here in Chicago too and warm oatmeal is the only thing that gets me out of bed in the morning. All of you flavor combinations sound delicious.
Abbey Sharp says
ENJOY Ellie!
Ellie | Hungry by Nature says
I’ve heard of egg white oatmeal but have not tried it myself! It is crazy cold in Chicago too and oats are one of the only things that warm me up in the morning. and that chocolate and peanut butter is dreamy 🙂
Abbey Sharp says
its my fave!!
Allison says
I loooove this oatmeal and it keeps me so full! I would love to prep the night before and bring to work in the morning.. Is that possible or would reheating the egg whites ruin it?
Abbey Sharp says
Hmm it may change the flavour a bit. You can try it though.
Lauren says
I am always looking for new recipes that help keep me full while satisfying my sweet tooth and these Proats were everything I needed! So easy to make and tastes amazing. Learning how to eat intuitively is the best thing that I could have done!
KAYLA @ BLONDES HAVE MORE RUN says
I’ve heard of people adding egg whites to oatmeal, but I just have a hard time getting over the idea of eggs in my oatmeal! Your Chocolate pb oatmeal sounds delish though!
Abbey Sharp says
haha i know its tough to think about but its good
Esther says
Yum! Oatmeal bar to the breakfast rescue!!
Abbey Sharp says
Right?!
Carmy says
I loved watching your video! I love all your topping options! I’m a PB girl myself!
Abbey Sharp says
aw thanks Carmy
jill conyers says
Abbey this is brilliant! I’m oats obsessed and now have a new must try.
Abbey Sharp says
Yes!! Enjoy!
Sarah says
Love oatmeal! It’s a must on these cold winter days. This is a great way to amp up protein in oatmeal! PB, Chocolate, Banana is one of the best combos ever and your fig oatmeal looks amazing!
Abbey Sharp says
I lovvvve figs
Emily @Sinful Nutrition says
I LOVEEE oatmeal this time of year! This is such a good idea to sneak in some more protein without using protein powders!
Abbey Sharp says
Yes exactly!!
Kat says
I’m avoiding eggs so I usually add tons of berries for sweetness, sometimes superfood powders as well (bee pollen, little plant protein) and top with nuts or seeds (or both).
Abbey Sharp says
Yum love the idea!
Danielle says
As an oatmeal lover, I’m CONSTANTLY looking for new toppings!! This post is super helpful and I love the tropical idea 🙂
Abbey Sharp says
Yes, its so delish