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You only need two minutes and two ingredients to prepare a warm bowl of healthy Protein Oatmeal! With 11 grams of protein and only 135 calories, the Maple & Brown Sugar Oats are a satisfying and easy breakfast that will keep you full all morning long!
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Easy Mornings with 2-Minute Protein Oatmeal Packets
The mornings are cooler, the air is crisp, and you climb out of bed craving that hot cup of coffee and a cozy breakfast, right? But most days, there’s just not enough time to sit down and eat something truly satisfying…before racing out the door to work, the bus stop, or an early appointment.
But you CAN have it all! With a couple of key ingredients and only two minutes, you can throw together a hearty and delicious breakfast that’s also friendly on the waistline!
You can’t beat the convenience (or flavor) of instant oatmeal packets, but sometimes the nutritional stats aren’t exactly ideal. That’s when Better Oats Oat Fit® Maple & Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal with Flax comes to the rescue!
Ingredients for Quick-and-Easy Protein Oatmeal
- Better Oats Oat Fit® Instant Oatmeal: I love the maple brown sugar flavor — it’s perfectly sweet and easy to pair with additional toppings.
- Egg Whites: for an easy protein boost to fuel your morning!
- Water: for easily making instant oatmeal.
- Toppings: anything goes! Top your protein oatmeal with fruit, nuts, cinnamon, whatever your heart desires.
How to Add Protein to Oatmeal: Egg Whites!
If you want to feel full without filling up on calories, Oat Fit is the perfect solution. And do you know the trick about adding egg whites to your oatmeal? The egg whites give the oatmeal a protein boost, and they add filling volume without any weird flavor or texture! By stirring the oatmeal every 20 seconds while it cooks in the microwave, the egg whites just blend right into the bowl for a fluffy and hearty morning meal.
The whole-grain oats and the fiber in the oatmeal packets can also help you feel full, and when you top your bowl with chopped pecans or a scoop of nut butter, you get healthy fats for added satiety. It’s the ultimate cool weather comfort food that will leave you feeling powerful and energized — but not weighed down!
How to Make 2-Minute Protein Oatmeal
You can’t imagine how easy it is to make healthy, protein-rich oatmeal for breakfast. Here are the simple steps:
- Pour one pouch of instant oatmeal into a microwave-safe bowl.
- Add cold water and egg whites; whisk gently to combine.
- Microwave the oatmeal on high for 90 seconds, stirring every 20 seconds.
- Add your favorite oatmeal toppings & enjoy!
The Oat Fit packets are incredibly convenient because they’re pre-measured for portion control (and for portability), and you can even measure the water inside the packet. No separate measuring cups or dirty dishes are necessary! I think the BEST part, though, is the sweet, rich flavors of maple syrup and brown sugar in every bowl. You feel like you’re indulging in a decadent treat, but there are only 100 calories in each packet and no added sugar. Oat Fit is naturally low in fat, a good source of ALA Omega-3, and a good source of fiber. Trust me, it’s NOT too good to be true!
The Best Toppings for Protein Oatmeal
This particular protein oatmeal is so low in calories that you can feel free to either DOUBLE the recipe and prepare two packets at once and load up your bowl with all of your favorite toppings.
What are the best toppings for instant oatmeal? The possibilities are endless — all of these options will add flavor and texture to your morning oatmeal:
- Toasted pecans
- Slivered almonds
- Chopped walnuts, hazelnuts, or pistachios
- Chopped apples or pears
- Plump raisins
- A drizzle of maple syrup
- Banana chips
- …so much more!
Even when there’s a chill in the air, this Protein Oatmeal is a two-minute breakfast that you’ll be jumping out of bed to devour! Warm, sweet, thick, and satisfying — it’s a nutritional powerhouse to fuel your busy days…and keep your mouth happy!
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2-Minute Protein Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1 pouch 28 g Better Oats Oat Fit Maple & Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal with Flax
- 2 egg whites or about ¼ cup liquid egg whites
- 2/3 cup cold water
- Optional Toppings: chopped pecans, maple syrup, brown sugar, diced apple, raisins
Instructions
- Empty contents of pouch into a microwave safe bowl.1 pouch 28 g Better Oats Oat Fit Maple & Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal with Flax
- Pour cold water into a measuring cup pouch until it reaches the fill line. That’s 2/3 of a cup. Stir water into bowl. Add egg whites to the bowl and use a whisk or fork to combine them with the oatmeal and water.2/3 cup cold water, 2 egg whites
- Microwave on high for about 90 seconds (or up to 2 minutes), stirring every 20 seconds so that the egg whites are completely incorporated into the oats. This will give the oatmeal volume and you will not even be able to detect any of the egg.
- When the oatmeal reaches desired consistency, carefully remove hot bowl from the microwave. Stir again to blend. Let cool to taste. Garnish with optional toppings and enjoy!Optional Toppings: chopped pecans, maple syrup, brown sugar, diced apple, raisins
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I wish my mornings were cool! It’s been 95 here all week which is above normal for this time of year. I’m ready for cool mornings with a bowl of oatmeal.
OMG…I couldn’t even handle 95 degrees right now. That’s insane! It’s still smoothie season for you, Megan! 🙂
Now this sounds like my kind of breakfast! Oatmeal is the perfect dish for cool fall mornings and I love how easy this is to make! Sounds SO good, Blair!
Thanks, Gayle!
I love adding egg whites to my oats as I feel like they make it so much fluffier – but I haven’t done it in such a long time!
Yes! Fluffier is the exact word for it!
I love oatmeal in during the colder months I can’t believe how quick this is to make, can’t wait to try it!
You’ll love this easy idea! Such great texture and flavor!
I think this is a wonderful option. I need the extra protein boost of the egg and finally found instant oatmeal that is relatively low in sodium.
Absolutely! Enjoy, Marjorie! 🙂
My favorite instant oatmeal brand just got even better! This is soooo good and satisfying.
Wonderful! 🙂 So glad that you love it, LeAne!