Egg White & Oatmeal

[farfromhome2003]

So I thought I'd share a simple start to the day that has served me well in the past and now that I've started loosing weight again it's still great. 

1/4 or 1/3 cup oatmeal (uncooked/dry) 

2 egg whites

Combine the two in a bowl, heat a pan to med and spray with pam or other non-stick spray.  Cook for about 90 seconds on each side.  

While simple and bland this really helps me to re-set my start of the day.  The oats serve as long-lasting energy and the egg whites are protein needed after the morning in the gym.  If you want to add flavor try putting in peanut butter (2 tbsp)  or cinnamon & sugar.  

[SpiceChicken]

Savory porridge is a thing right now -- I have seen articles about it the New York Times food section, and the Wall Street Journal:

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303465004579327163618310686

Porridge can be made with oats, rice, or other grains like bulgur and cornmeal.  Haven't tried it yet but I have some congee plans.

[JenniLacey]

I make mine with old fashioned oats, egg whites, unsweetened cocoa powder, ground flaxseed, peppermint extract and a little bit of mashed banana and real maple syrup to make mint chocolate oatmeal.

I can't do bland. My food is always flavourful and unique.

[tallson]

1/2 cup old fashioned oats                                                                                                                                      1 and 1/4 cup water                                                                                                                                               1/4 cup mixed nuts                                                                                                                                                  1 tbsp ground flax seed                                                                                                                                          1/4 cup dry cranberries                                                                                                                                          1/4 cup sunflower seeds                                                                                                                                        Cook oatmeal and water in microwave approx. 2min 10  sec                                                                              Mix porridge with nuts, seeds and cranberries.                                                                                                     Feeds two

[tkillion]

I like to add egg whites to my old fashioned oats.  I cook the oats as recommended on the package, and when they are almost done, I add in the egg whites.  I like to top that with fruit.