Oatmeal: It’s the original superfood, packed with all the good stuff your body needs.
You might be used to seeing oatmeal piled high with toppings, but even a plain bowl of oats is a nutritional powerhouse. It’s a whole grain (unless you’re using oat bran instead of rolled oats) loaded with essential vitamins and minerals. The best part? It’s a low-glycemic carb, meaning it provides long-lasting energy for your workouts and helps you recover without causing those dreaded sugar crashes. Plus, it’s high in fiber, which is great for your digestion and metabolism.
But here’s where it gets really exciting: oatmeal is like a blank canvas for creating a delicious and nutritious breakfast. You can add all sorts of healthy ingredients to make it even better fuel for your workouts. It’s incredibly versatile, so you can customize it to fit your taste and dietary needs. In this version, we up the protein with the addition of egg whites. Dried cranberries add a little sweetness, but you can swap them out for fresh fruit or other dried fruits.
Ready to try a power-packed oatmeal recipe? Here are the ingredients you’ll need:
Makes 1 serving.
Ingredients
1⁄4 cup (20 grams) oats, dry
1⁄2 cup (120 milliliters) low-fat milk
4 egg whites, beaten
1⁄8 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons chopped almonds
Instructions
- Heat oats and milk in a small saucepan on medium heat, about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Gradually add egg whites while constantly whisking them into the oatmeal mixture. Continue to whisk the oatmeal-egg mixture until the eggs are cooked, about 3 minutes. Once the mixture has thickened, you shouldn’t see any runny egg whites.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon, cranberries and almonds.
363 calories | 26 grams protein | 35 grams carbs | 14 grams fat
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