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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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!
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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!
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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.
Rebecca Whitenton says
I have wanted to make this for a while and finally got to do it this morning! This is a great recipe!! I just whipped the egg whites and added to the oatmeal then topped with frozen blueberries, bananas, honey, cinnamon, hemp and chia seeds. So delicious, simple and filling! Also toddler approved! The texture is fluffy and hearty. Not eggy at all. Definitely a new staple for breakfast.
Lisa says
I usually make egg white oats in the microwave using slightly different measurements. Although that way is quicker, I have to admit, your recipe is superior in texture and taste. So creamy! Totally worth the extra time. TY
Jami says
Can you add the egg whites at the end of cooking process with crock pot oats?
Abbey Sharp says
I have never tried but you can give it a try and let me know how it turns out!
Kristina says
I’m definitely not sure what I did wrong…but I would probably either double the oats for two meals or at least halve the egg whites. Currently looks like a bowl of foam with a touch of oatmeal. Hopefully another try tomorrow will work….otherwise back to having a hard boiled egg on the side with my oatmeal.
Abbey Sharp says
Perhaps it could be the type of oats you used.
Jasmine says
So filling and creamy! Now going to be my go-to porridge recipe! 😊👍
Emily says
This recipe is BOMB. It’s become a staple breakfast for me: delicious, sweet, customizable with whatever I want that day, and I feel like I’m really filling up with nutrients. Plus it feels like comfort food. I even gave it to my bodybuilder brother, and it’s become almost an every day thing for him!
Victoria says
I looooved the proats!✨🤩 I tried mixing in egg whites several times and never liked it, never got the right consistency. But this recipe is super amazing😍 love getting in some extra protein as a vegetarian🌱☺️
Gina Barber says
Can I make this without the banana?
Abbey Sharp says
For sure but the banana adds some natural sweetness so you may need to sub in another sweetener instead like dates, honey, or maple syrup (that is if you like it sweet)
Yvonne says
I’ve always loved eating plain ol’ oatmeal. But now. I CANT GO BACK ANYMORE 😝 protein whipped oats leave me feeling full and satiated for hours longer than normal oatmeal does and the texture?!! OMIGOSH it’s literally like I’m eating a cloud!!! A must try for sure
Emily Swortz says
Life changing, omg!!! Just made this and am currently eating. Fluffy and delicious. I’m in love. Thank you Abbey!
Nora says
Really just like mucnching away at a tasty cloud
Liz says
So great and so easy. If you avoid oatmeal because it’s stodgy or feels heavy, this is the recipe to change your mind. This one is so easy to modify, adding nuts and fruits or making it savory but the real star is the texture. So fluffy and light and cloud-like! I never thought I’d be this into an oatmeal recipe but Y’ALL.
Crystal says
Made this and added pineapple, mango, and coconut. So filling andcr delicious!!! I can’t wait to make it again.
Sally says
I tried this today and it was great and very filling. Is there any way to substitute the banana or leave it out altogether? Do you think the impact on taste would be too much?
Abbey Sharp says
I like to use banana to add some natural sweetness, so you can sub for your favourite sweetener instead.
JULIA GROMAN says
Okay, so I was not skeptical but definitely hesitant to try this, but it is so good! It changed the texture of oats and made them so creamy. So filling, just lovely. I have a banana intolerance (so sad I know) but I subbed maple syrup for a bit of sweetness. I’ll definitely add this to my mourning routines when I am feeling something sweet!