Magic Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a winter staple in lots of homes. It’s the breakfast that keeps you going until lunchtime.
Unless you’re pregnant. Then it just might be your first of multiple breakfasts.
Regardless of how many breakfasts I eat, I’ve always had a pretty good relationship with oatmeal as a breakfast food. I would say I enjoyed it, but didn’t love it or obsess about it. Until I stumbled upon a little post at Bread & Honey called “Oatmeal with Egg” and it changed my world. That was the day my Magical Oatmeal was born.
Most people question oatmeal with egg, but I’m telling you now. FACE YOUR FEARS. YOU MUST TRY IT. Here’s why:
A. Your oatmeal will go from kind of lumpy to ridiculously creamy.
B. You get an extra 7 grams of protein from the egg (and 8 more if you use milk!).
C. It’s super healthy and keeps you fuller for longer.
D. Would I steer your wrong?
All campaigning aside, this is the only way I make oatmeal now. It’s simple and delicious, customizable and healthy and all the other food-friendly adjectives. Taste the magic, people!
Magical Oatmeal For One
-1 cup milk (you can use water, too, but it will be a little less creamy)
-1/2 cup quick cooking oats (you can use steel cut here if you’ve got the time)
-1 egg
-your additions (mine are a splash of vanilla, some cinnamon, and some dark brown sugar)
Follow the package directions for cooking your oats. When the oats thicken and begin to bubble, crack an egg into the saucepan and whisk immediately and quickly until the egg is incorporated and the oatmeal has a creamy texture. Whisk in your additions. Ladle into bowls and top with more dark brown sugar or topping of your choice.
I have never tried putting an egg in my oatmeal but I will totally try it!
I’m having oatmeal for dinner tonight just so I can try this recipe out. I’m always trying to find new ways to incorporate protein into my breakfast and this sounds perfect. I may never eat regular oatmeal again. Thank you!
I’m making this for breakfast tomorrow, so interesting!
I usually make my oatmeal in the microwave – do you think it would work the same way?
Anonymous- I would make the oatmeal in the microwave with water or milk, and then quick stir in the egg and extras after it comes out of the microwave. Let me know how it goes!
I just wanted to tell you that not only is this a great idea, but great for mom’s everywhere. Not only is it good for mom’s who are pregnant, but also for mom’s with little ones who aren’t the best eaters! My son is incredibly picky, and we just got him eating oatmeal, just as long as it’s nice and sweet. But he will not eat any eggs or meat, and I can never get any protein in him. This is a GREAT way to sneak that into him, especially because I can flavor it with maples syrup and he won’t know the difference. I also use steel cut oats to give him more fiber. I LOVE that I found this, and I LOVE that you were willing to share it with the world. Thank you so very much!
I’m so glad I found this recipe. I’ve been eating it ever morning and instead of hitting the office vending machine at 10, I remain not hungry until lunch!
WOW!!!! I’ve been wanting to try this recipe for months now but I always forget about it. My daughter and I are BIG oatmeal fans. She gobbled it up!
HI!
Just saw this and it looks like something good to try. Does it change the flavor at all? Also, I am pregnant and curious how to know when the egg is fully cooked as it’s mixed with the oatmeal, as I cannot eat them any other way right now. Thanks!
-Katie
Yes, the egg will fully cook and no, it doesn’t change the flavor, just makes the oatmeal creamier!