Easy Protein Oatmeal Recipe with Egg (No Protein Powder!)
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This easy Protein Oatmeal Recipe with Egg makes the best, creamiest oatmeal ever. It is a healthy, satisfying breakfast that requires only 5 ingredients and 15 minutes to make! Learn how to make homemade protein oats without protein powder with this simple recipe.
Why You’ll Love This Protein Oatmeal Recipe with Egg
You are going to love this easy protein oatmeal with egg recipe, because it is made with simple, nutritious ingredients and it tastes amazingly delicious. I always like to make oatmeal from scratch, because that way I get to control the ingredients and the amount of sugar in it. Not only that, homemade oatmeal just tastes so much better than the oatmeal packets you buy from the store.
This high-protein oatmeal recipe is made with basic ingredients that you probably already have on hand in the kitchen, such as milk, egg, brown sugar, butter, and rolled oats. I know that it’s not common to see an egg in the ingredient list for an oatmeal recipe, but it adds so much richness and creaminess to texture of the oatmeal. The egg also adds a boost of protein and makes it a power breakfast that will keep you feeling full all morning!
Protein Oatmeal with Egg Ingredients
Here are a few notes about the protein oatmeal ingredients that you will need to make this recipe:
- Oats: This recipe calls for rolled oats (also known as old-fashioned oats). Double-check that you are not accidentally using quick oats or instant oats.
- Milk: This is the liquid base for the oatmeal. I always use low-fat dairy milk, but any type of dairy or plant-based milk will work in this recipe.
- Egg: This injects the oatmeal with a good dose of protein, helps bind all of the ingredients together, and makes the dish super creamy.
- Brown sugar: This recipe is sweetened with brown sugar, but you could also use granulated sugar, coconut sugar, honey, or maple syrup instead.
- Butter: This gives extra flavor and creaminess to the oatmeal. I used salted butter, but if you only have unsalted on hand, you can add a pinch of salt to your oatmeal.
- Optional add-ins: The options for jazzing-up oatmeal are endless! See my notes below on how to customize your oatmeal to your liking.
As always, detailed ingredient information is included in the recipe card below.
How to Make Protein Oatmeal with Egg
Full instructions are included in the recipe below. But as a brief overview, to make homemade protein oatmeal, simply:
- Make the flavor base: Combine the milk, egg, brown sugar, and butter in a pan.
- Add the oats: Stir in the rolled oats (use gluten-free if required) and simmer until thickened.
- Serve: Ladle the oatmeal into bowls and serve with your mix-ins or toppings of choice.
Your protein oatmeal without protein powder is now ready to be served. Be sure to enjoy it while is it nice and warm!
Possible Recipe Customizations
The base recipe is perfect on its own, but feel free to customize the homemade protein oats to your liking. For the photos in this post, I topped the oatmeal with fresh blackberries, chopped almonds, and an extra sprinkle of brown sugar. Variation options for oatmeal are truly endless, but here are some ideas for toppings and add-ins:
- Fresh berries: Raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, or strawberries
- Dried fruit: Raisins, dried cranberries, or dried cherries
- Chopped nuts: Walnuts, pecans, almonds, pistachios, cashews, or peanuts
- Seeds: Pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, or sunflower seeds
- Baking Chips: Chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, or peanut butter chips
- Coconut: Shredded coconut or coconut flakes
- Nut butter: Peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter
- Extract: A splash of vanilla or coconut extract
- Spices: A pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg
Feel free to experiment with the variations above to suit your personal preferences. The beauty of homemade oatmeal is that it can be tailored to your liking, making it a truly versatile dish.
More Easy Oatmeal Breakfast Recipes
Looking for more oatmeal breakfast inspiration? Here are some of my favorite oat recipes:
- Strawberry Yogurt Overnight Oats
- Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies
- Homemade Savory Oatmeal Bowl
- PB Banana Yogurt Overnight Oatmeal
- Protein Oatmeal with Egg Whites
If you make this Protein Oatmeal Recipe with Egg, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating ★ below, because I love hearing from you! ♡
Easy Protein Oatmeal Recipe with Egg (No Protein Powder!)
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups milk, of choice
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup rolled oats
- Optional toppings: Fresh berries and chopped nuts
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, egg, sugar, and butter over medium heat until smooth.
- Stir in the oats and bring mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, for 8-10 minutes or until thickened.
- Garnish with optional toppings, if using, and serve warm.
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This is the creamiest oatmeal I’ve ever had! Wow. It wasn’t too sweet either which was nice. This will be my go-to oatmeal from now on.
Hey Laura! Thank you so much! ♡ I am so glad you liked the recipe!!
Love it!!!
Thank you Carla! 🙂
Excellent recipe!!!
Thanks Jeff, I’m glad you enjoyed the oatmeal recipe!