Swirled with creamy cinnamon sugar, these Egg White Oats are packed with 25 grams of protein and comforting flavor to start your day. It cooks up smooth and fluffy (no scrambled eggs here) and comes together quickly for an easy high-protein breakfast you’ll actually look forward to.
"Brilliant recipe and such a great way to add additional protein to my diet! I couldn't believe how creamy this tasted. I used sugar free syrup instead of maple and it worked so well." -Kat N
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 20 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 2
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 432 kcals and 25 grams of protein
- 📋Main Ingredients: Rolled oats, egg whites, collagen powder, almond milk, and dairy-free cream cheese.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, gluten-free, high-protein, refined sugar-free.
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: This high-protein cinnamon roll oatmeal is creamy, comforting, and packed with protein.
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This high-protein oatmeal is the perfect blend of indulgence and healthy fuel. Made with simple ingredients but packed with cozy flavor, it’s a recipe you’ll find yourself coming back to again and again (just like this protein French toast!).
The egg white oatmeal itself turns out creamy, and is swirled with a sweet cream cheese cinnamon glaze. It’s an easy way to take your oatmeal game up a notch, right alongside this pecan oatmeal or blended overnight oats recipe. I love that this recipe uses quality ingredients while still giving everyone a solid protein boost to start the day. Learn more about the benefits of a high protein diet and why you might want to amp it up.
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💭Why You'll Love This Recipe
Texture: The egg white oatmeal ends up a blend of creamy and fluffy textures thanks to whipping in the egg whites.
Flavorful: It's warm and almost gooey with the cream cheese frosting, which means a bit of pure comfort.
Protein-packed: It's loaded with 25 grams of protein to kick off your morning, and even kids love it.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Regular oats: Make sure to double-check that your oats are gluten-free as needed. You want regular oats, not instant, so the oatmeal with egg whites hold their texture better. Learn more about the types of oats and which ones are best for certain recipes.
- Collagen powder: One of the cleanest forms of protein you can get and the best way to add protein to oatmeal. Not only does this bump up the protein intake, but collagen powder is great for your gut, hair, skin, and... kids!
- Egg whites: Adding egg whites to oatmeal makes the oats a sticky, comforting blend. It can also make a full-on breakfast, like in this egg white pancake recipe. I prefer to use cartoned egg whites and not fresh; they mix better.
- Dairy-free cream cheese: Make sure to soften the cream cheese first so that it mixes better.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Flavor Variations
Creamy chocolate: For a more chocolate-based taste, swirl in some mini chocolate chips and drizzle dairy-free chocolate glaze on top.
Salted caramel: Whip up coconut milk caramel sauce and swirl it into the egg white oatmeal. Sprinkle some flaky sea salt on top.
How To Make Egg White Oats
Step 1: In a small pot, combine the oats, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla. Heat over medium to low until a rolling boil starts.
Step 2: Mix in the egg whites and cook for 2-4 minutes.Remove from the element and mix in the collagen powder.
Step 3: Portion the oatmeal into bowls and whisk together the butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and cream cheese.
Step 4: Swirl in the cream cheese mixture into each bowl and enjoy.
Important Teaching Tips
For a smooth and creamy texture, mix the collagen powder in quickly so that it doesn't clump. It helps if you have a high-quality collagen powder, too.
Pay close attention to your oat consistency while cooking. If the mixture starts to look too thick, add a splash of milk or water to keep the texture soft, fluffy, and spoonable.
For the best flavor and texture, let the oatmeal sit for 1–2 minutes after cooking before adding toppings. This brief rest time allows the oats to thicken slightly and gives the flavors time to fully develop.
Store leftover cinnamon roll oatmeal in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat it over very low heat with a splash of dairy-free milk to loosen it up until warmed through.
Fun hack: If the oatmeal is too thick or you don't want it, use up leftovers by combining them with fruit in a smoothie. Adding oats to smoothies makes them ultra-thick and insanely indulgent.
Egg White Oats FAQs
Oatmeal and egg whites make the perfect blend! The egg whites not only add a dash of protein to the oatmeal but it also creates a thicker, stickier oatmeal that “coats your insides” as your grandma used to say.
Yes, you can use protein powder in place of collagen powder but the kind of protein powder you choose will alter the texture of the protein oatmeal. Most likely, you'll need to counter it with up to ¼ cup of extra liquid to ensure it remains creamy and not too sticky.
Egg whites scramble when you use fresh egg whites (separated from the egg) and mix them in over a high-heat. For best results, use egg whites from a carton as they tend to blend better.
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Equipment
- 1 Small pot
Ingredients
For the oatmeal
- 1 cup regular rolled oats gluten-free as needed
- 1.25 cups almond milk
- 1 tbs maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ cup collagen powder optional
- ⅓ cup egg whites from a carton
For the cinnamon swirl
- 1 tbs dairy-free butter
- 2 tbs maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tbs dairy-free cream cheese softened
Instructions
- In a small pot, combine the oats, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Heat over medium to low until a rolling boil starts, then reduce heat to low-medium heat.
- Mix in the egg whites and cook for 2-4 minutes.
- Remove from the element and mix in the collagen powder.
- Portion the oatmeal into bowls and whisk together the butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and cream cheese.
- Swirl in the cream cheese mixture into each bowl and enjoy.
Notes
- Make sure to use regular oats and not instant so that they don’t cook too quickly and clump together.
- Collagen powder has to be mixed in quickly or the egg white oatmeal will clump.
- Any dairy-free butter and cream cheese should work. Just make sure that the butter is melted and the cream cheese is very soft. Otherwise, they won’t mix well together.
- If you choose not to use collagen powder, you can scale back the milk by 2 tablespoons.
- Keep an eye on the mixture as it cooks. If it starts to look thick, add more almond milk to thin it out and kleep it fluffy.
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
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Claire says
I make oatmeal most mornings as my kids love it and I like how easy and healthy it is.
But my son has been trying to add more protein to his breakfast as he goes to the gym on campus before class.
So I thought we'd give this a go.
It really worked well, and tasted great!
THANK YOU
fitasamamabear says
Yay! It's definitely a nice bump up for the day.
Sharon says
This oatmeal was so good! I am trying to boost my protein intake at breakfast and this recipe is perfect for that. Thanks!
fitasamamabear says
Wahoo!
Gen says
I’ve been trying to eat healthier in the mornings and this recipe was definitely what I needed. I felt fantastic all day and it was so delicious! Thank you!
fitasamamabear says
So happy it gave you some balance of yummy and healthy!
Katie Jacques says
This egg white oatmeal is great! Perfect high protein breakfast, and I love that it's dairy-free!
fitasamamabear says
It's a win all around!
Nicola says
These sound ridiculously good! So keen to give them a try!
fitasamamabear says
Haha yay!
Anybany says
Wow, It's a great idea to use egg white and oats together!! Love it!!
fitasamamabear says
Yep! It's a huge protein and filling punch!
Jess Selensky says
Love this! So tasty!
fitasamamabear says
Happy to hear it!
Christina's Bread Bakes says
I love all your tips and tricks to get protein (like the egg whites in this oatmeal) and other balanced nutrients into approachable recipes. Fantastic ideas, keep them coming!
fitasamamabear says
Thank you so much! I'm all about sneaking it in.
Anna says
Very useful and testy !😋
fitasamamabear says
Thank you!
Jazzmin says
That cream cheese cinnamon glaze swirled on top sounds heavenly! I just love oats and cinnamon together! This looks perfect to fuel my mornings on the go.
fitasamamabear says
It's such a tasty one to add!
JD Alewine says
This is an oatmeal recipe I can stand behind. It tastes just like cinnamon rolls!
Mila says
This oatmeal recipe is packed with everything you need to get your day started. I love anything for cinnamon and adding protein powder is genius. Thanks for sharing.
fitasamamabear says
So happy you enjoyed it!
fitasamamabear says
Life win 😀
Lisa says
This oatmeal was such an easy and delicious way to start my day! It will be a regular for me!
fitasamamabear says
Happy you loved it!
Amanda Dixon says
Well, I think this will have to be a regular breakfast. I made it this morning. It was so tasty and kept me full all morning.
fitasamamabear says
Yay! Full is a win.
Gen says
Cream cheese cinnamon glaze? Yes please. I will be having this all the time. You managed to turn a healthy dish into something I crave - thank you!
fitasamamabear says
Haha right? All the deliciousness over here 😀
Karen Kelly says
I eat oatmeal every single day! I always add protein powder but adding egg whites really makes it more like a cake. Love this recipe.
fitasamamabear says
Ohh that's awesome, oatmeal is so comforting! Happy this was a tasty boost for you!