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May 30, 2019

High Protein Oatmeal Recipe (How to Make Stovetop Oatmeal with Eggs)

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I have something good for you all today: a High Protein Oatmeal Recipe! It’s a great way to increase the protein content of your oatmeal and keep you full longer. Plus, it’s a delicious breakfast!

If you love how easy and versatile oatmeal is (like I do) but wish it had more protein and healthy fats to keep you full until lunch, read on.

Remember when I tried “Oatless Oats” awhile ago, but wasn’t a big fan of the texture? Well, I decided to try a new version of high protein oatmeal. I added eggs to the mix, but left some oats in there as well for texture purposes. It came out awesome!

high protein oatmeal recipe

How to Make High Protein Oatmeal on the Stovetop

This is a simple recipe with just 6 ingredients. I’m sure there are other variations of high protein oatmeal around on the internet, but I still figured it was worth sharing!

You can enjoy it on its own, or top with berries, nuts, seeds, additional banana – whatever you like!

(By the way, here’s my favorite – and the best – way to slice bananas for oatmeal. And if you have some browning bananas to use up, here are 9 tasty recipes that use overripe bananas.)

high protein oatmeal recipe  

I think this is going to become my new staple in our house. It definitely held me over better than regular oatmeal. (Speaking of: here’s how to make oatmeal more filling and satisfying!)

As mentioned in the recipe, I recommend using milk instead of water in oatmeal for better flavor and nutrition. Plus, milk makes your oatmeal creamier!

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how to make high protein oatmeal

The full recipe and instructions for high protein oatmeal with eggs (and how to make stovetop oatmeal) are below.

If you’re too busy for stovetop oats, you can also make this in the microwave!

Simply follow my Perfect Microwave Banana Oatmeal recipe, but before putting it in the microwave, whisk one egg into the oats/milk/banana mixture. That’s it – do everything else the same!

Just because I was curious how much protein was actually in this recipe, I decided to calculate the nutritional information. Each serving (this recipe makes two servings) has 13 grams of protein – sweet! 

Without the eggs (e.g., normal oatmeal), the protein would be half the amount. They really up the staying power of this recipe! If you’re not a huge fan of eggs, you can also add Greek yogurt, whole nuts/seeds, or nut butter after you’ve cooked your oats to amp up the protein content and staying power.

high protein oatmeal  

I hope you all give this a try! If you have trouble with oatmeal keeping you full for long enough, this recipe might be your answer. 🙂

More recipes to to try:

  • Simple Baked Oatmeal (great for a crowd!)
  • Savory Oatmeal Recipe
  • Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
  • Healthy Oatmeal Recipes Roundup
  • Easy Overnight Oats Recipes: Six Ways
  • Almond Milk Overnight Oats with Berries
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats with Banana

 

High Protein Oatmeal

high protein oatmeal
May 5, 2019

This high protein oatmeal recipe incorporates eggs to increase the protein while still keeping the usual oatmeal texture, and ground flaxseed adds some healthy fat to the mix! For a more filling breakfast, enjoy topped with berries, nuts, seeds, additional banana- whatever you like!

Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Yield
Serves 2
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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup rolled oats
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed

Instructions:

  1. Mix all ingredients together in a pot on the stove; turn to medium high heat.
  2. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture reaches normal oatmeal consistency and the eggs are no longer runny. This will take about 5 minutes. 

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66 comments
  • Miz
    May 30, 2012 · 6:38AM:
    you KNOW we love this here, too.
    Reply
  • Carissa
    May 30, 2012 · 9:35AM:
    Looks great! I've been wanting to try this idea but I'm leery because I don't LOVE the taste of eggs. Why did you decide to use the whole egg vs. egg whites. I personally, am a fan of using the whole egg for the fat and nutrients but I didn't know how well the yolk would do in the recipe.
    Reply
    • Anne P
      May 30, 2012 · 4:40PM:
      Yes, I used the whole egg because the yolk is where all the nutrition is! And you can't taste the eggs at all.
      Reply
  • Sarah @Blonde Bostonian
    May 30, 2012 · 11:06AM:
    Looks very yummy! I'll have to try it out on a weekend when I have a little more time for breakfast. I'm like you, Anne - always use the microwave for oats.
    Reply
  • Trader Joes Recipes
    May 30, 2012 · 12:26PM:
    love oatmeal… this post is the perfect thing! i am always looking for a little variation.
    Reply
  • Jessica Marshall
    May 30, 2012 · 1:12PM:
    Thanks for the recipe! I am training for the Susan G. Komen 3-day and any new breakfast that packs a protein punch is a welcomed addition to my morning :) I too am anxious to see if you can make this with the microwave. You should let us know!
    Reply
    • Anne P
      May 30, 2012 · 4:38PM:
      I will! Good luck with training. :)
      Reply
  • Johanna B
    May 30, 2012 · 2:30PM:
    If you can taste the egg it would ruin it for me. I do NOT like eggs.
    Reply
    • Anne P
      May 30, 2012 · 4:38PM:
      You can't - at least I didn't think so!
      Reply
  • Grace @ Grace Dishes
    May 30, 2012 · 2:33PM:
    Thanks for the recipe! This looks interesting and yummy!
    Reply
  • Cameron May 30, 2012 · 2:44PM:
    I just made it! I love it! Thanks for sharing the recipe. :)
    Reply
    • Anne P
      May 30, 2012 · 4:38PM:
      Yay! :)
      Reply
  • Erin May 30, 2012 · 2:59PM:
    I make my oatmeal that way everyday using egg whites. if you cook it in the microwave, make sure to stir the oats, egg whites, and milk well before cooking or you'll get chunks of cooked egg white in your oatmeal (which is gross). i cook it on high for 1 minute and it turns out great every time.
    Reply
  • Lexi @ You, Me, & A World to See
    May 30, 2012 · 3:08PM:
    I love oatmeal, and that extra protein boost looks awesome! Do you find that there is any egg-y taste?
    Reply
    • Anne P
      May 30, 2012 · 4:38PM:
      No, not at all!
      Reply
  • Danielle May 30, 2012 · 5:57PM:
    Did you use skim or 1%:)
    Reply
    • Anne P
      June 1, 2012 · 6:08AM:
      I used 1%. :) And that's what the recipe calculations are for, too! I should have mentioned that!
      Reply
  • Mel
    May 30, 2012 · 6:20PM:
    This oatmeal looks great (and so easy)-- I can't wait to whip it up over the weekend. I'll top it with some organic strawberries. :) Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
  • Katie @ Peace Love & Oats
    May 30, 2012 · 8:45PM:
    That looks really good!
    Reply
  • Jordan Lynn (Ciao Cow)
    May 30, 2012 · 10:21PM:
    Yumm, that looks delicious. I always add some chia seeds and nut butter for extra protein, but I might have to get egg whites a try.
    Reply
  • Min May 30, 2012 · 10:25PM:
    wow! looks delish!! I eat overnight oats almost every morning and this seems like a great alternative! and one thing I learned in school, eat the yolk! I don't mind if I do =) thanks for sharing the recipe!!
    Reply
  • Lisa @ Exercise Eat Repeat
    May 31, 2012 · 4:05AM:
    mmm I like the sound of this and something a little different then the usual. I just wondered if the protien would be the same if i only use the egg whites and i am trying to lose a few pounds? Thanks x
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    • Anne P
      June 1, 2012 · 6:07AM:
      Try putting just the egg whites into the recipe on SparkRecipes and see! I think it would be similar. You'd just miss out on the healthy fat from the egg yolks, plus the nutrients. If I were you, I'd leave the whole eggs in. It will help to keep you full longer, which will be better for losing those pounds!
      Reply
      • Lisa @ Exercise Eat Repeat
        June 1, 2012 · 10:23AM:
        Thank you and think you are right about keeping the yokes in. I will be giving it a try.
        Reply
  • taran
    June 3, 2012 · 11:11AM:
    Thanks for the yummy recipe.Nice post.
    Reply
  • Corinne June 19, 2012 · 9:13AM:
    Hi Anne, I made this this morning and mmmm so good. You CANNOT taste the egg at all. Have you tried it in the microwave yet? I need to figure out how to speed up the process for the morning!!
    Reply
    • Anne P
      June 19, 2012 · 9:34AM:
      I'm working on perfecting it! :)
      Reply
  • Charissa
    July 12, 2012 · 6:33PM:
    Just made something similar yesterday - thank you!
    Reply
  • Diane March 14, 2013 · 8:53PM:
    Yum! I added some Penzeys orange peel and a splash of almond extract. I cooked the blueberries along with the rest and then topped with some plain Greek yogurt. I'm hoping the warm weather holds off for just a little longer so I can enjoy this a few more times. :)
    Reply
    • Anne P
      March 15, 2013 · 9:22PM:
      Delicious additions!
      Reply
  • Dennis March 16, 2013 · 8:15AM:
    Didn't think I would like this but I did. I can't leave any recipe alone so I am going to add quinoa next time for added plant protein. Thanks for a great nutritious recipe. Dennis D
    Reply
    • Anne P
      March 18, 2013 · 10:31AM:
      Quinoa sounds like a fun addition!
      Reply
  • Katie September 10, 2013 · 12:21PM:
    What does the banana do? I'm allergic to bananas and would love to try this. Will it be possible to make without it?
    Reply
    • Anne
      September 10, 2013 · 2:12PM:
      It basically adds sweetness and texture. It might work with applesauce instead... try it!
      Reply
  • Zack September 17, 2013 · 9:59AM:
    Tried this without the Banana and used olive oil instead of flaxseed. Defiantly using a Banana next time haha!
    Reply
    • Anne
      September 17, 2013 · 11:33AM:
      Yikes yeah - the banana is what gives it flavor/sweetness! And I wouldn't use oil in place of the flaxseed - the ground flaxseed is ground up and powdery, not oily at all so the texture would be weird!
      Reply
  • gypsi December 14, 2014 · 6:21PM:
    Can this be made with steel cut oats? Guessing it wouldn't be too too different, but just wondering if anyone has tried it successfully.
    Reply
    • Anne
      December 14, 2014 · 9:22PM:
      You would need to cook it a lot longer for steel cut!
      Reply
  • Laura December 20, 2014 · 6:00PM:
    I made this without the banana (because I didn't have one) and used a mixture of chia seed, buckwheat, and hemp with a few dried apple pieces instead of the flax seed (which I also didn't have)! I topped it with blueberries and it was fantastic! I didn't miss the banana at all. I think it would have been too sweet for my taste with banana. Great, inspiring recipe!
    Reply
  • Cassie
    July 5, 2015 · 11:00AM:
    I've made this recipe twice and love it! But it keeps sticking super intensely to the bottom of my pan. Any tips to avoid sticking?
    Reply
    • Anne
      July 6, 2015 · 8:40AM:
      Have you tried a little cooking spray/oil/butter in the pan before putting in the ingredients?
      Reply
      • Cassie
        July 6, 2015 · 10:37AM:
        No I hadn't. Silly me. I'll give that a try. Thanks!
        Reply
  • JAH January 28, 2016 · 9:06AM:
    Thank you for this recipe I would like to do it in a large batch so I do not have to cook it everyday, do you think I can make this recipe for 3 or 5 days without spoiling it? Again thank you for the recipe I really like that I do not have to use added sugar.
    Reply
    • Anne
      January 28, 2016 · 10:01AM:
      I think it would keep for at least a few days -- just don't eat it if it smells weird. :)
      Reply
  • Jacquie March 20, 2016 · 8:58PM:
    This looks great, unfortunately I have an egg allergy! Do you think more flax or quinoa would help up the protein?
    Reply
    • Anne
      March 21, 2016 · 10:36AM:
      Another thing I like doing is stirring in cottage cheese or yogurt right before eating - adds a lot of protein and tastes good!
      Reply
  • Reyna September 7, 2016 · 4:54AM:
    We do oat groats in the crockpot overnight. Do you think it would be safe to do this recipe with eggs in it in the crockpot?
    Reply
    • Anne
      September 7, 2016 · 9:56AM:
      I'm not sure, I'm sorry! It might cook the eggs too much?
      Reply
  • Jan December 12, 2016 · 5:41PM:
    I made it this morning with 1/2 c. steel ground oats, 3/4 c. Trader Joe's unsweetened vanilla flavored almond milk, 2 eggs, a few generous shakes of cinnamon and 1 banana. I didn't have any flaxseed meal. Divided into 2 servings. Wonderful! Kept me filled for 4 hours. Thank you! I'll try it with the flaxseed meal once I get some and a few sliced almonds on top too.
    Reply
    • Anne
      December 12, 2016 · 6:00PM:
      So glad you liked it! :)
      Reply
  • Helen January 3, 2017 · 1:13AM:
    Can you use instant oatmeal oats (fast cook)?
    Reply
    • Anne
      January 3, 2017 · 9:56AM:
      Sure! It will just be a bit more mushy vs. chewy.
      Reply
  • Charlie January 3, 2017 · 1:15PM:
    I love putting chocolate protein powder (1/2 scoop = +/-15g protein for the one I use) into oatmeal. I usually will microwave it and then stir in the powder after it's cooked, sometimes adding egg whites. I also love eggs in oatmeal. A lot of people seem to not want to taste the egg but there are great savory ways to do oatmeal too..poaching an egg and having it on top with sea salt, spices...not obviously with sweeter versions :-p
    Reply
    • Anne
      January 3, 2017 · 1:42PM:
      Yum I love poached eggs too - and fried eggs! Try my savory oatmeal recipe!
      Reply
  • Mia's mom January 3, 2017 · 1:37PM:
    If you beat the eggs and milk ( or whatever liquid you're using) together before adding it, you're essentially making a custard base. Adding a little vanilla (or other extract) will mask any trace of egg flavor. Truthfully, only a very sensitive palate is going to detect the eggs in the original recipe.
    Reply
    • Anne
      January 3, 2017 · 1:41PM:
      Great tip - thanks!
      Reply
  • Alyssa Veech
    December 1, 2017 · 12:51PM:
    Hi! I am just letting you know I included this awesome recipe in one of my blog posts with a link to your page. Here is the post if you want to check it out! Thanks! https://thesimplysereneblog.com/2017/12/01/best-foods-for-before-and-after-exercise/
    Reply
    • Anne
      December 1, 2017 · 10:38PM:
      Thanks!
      Reply
      • Susan February 27, 2018 · 8:02AM:
        Hi I’m trying to plug this into My Fitness Pal app. Can you tell me the nutritional info please?
        Reply
  • Linny April 20, 2018 · 1:27PM:
    I tried this today as I wanted to add protein to my oatmeal. I followed the recipe exactly and it was a thick mess. There is not enough liquid to allow this to turn into oatmeal as pictured. I suggest adding 1/2 cup water.
    Reply
    • Anne
      April 23, 2018 · 10:12AM:
      That's strange, I'm sorry to hear the recipe didn't work for you!
      Reply
      • Chelsea Marie Snyder March 23, 2020 · 4:56PM:
        This may sound like a dumb question but do you make oatmeal like normal? boil it then add the eggs or just throw it all together and don't boil? Again sorry if this sounds like a dumb question! Lol
        Reply
      • Chelsea Marie Snyder March 23, 2020 · 4:58PM:
        Sorry ignore my previous post! I was so overfocused on the recipe I didn't notice the pictures.
        Reply
        • Anne
          March 25, 2020 · 1:05PM:
          No worries! Let me know how it goes :)
          Reply
  • Diana Bingham September 15, 2020 · 9:38AM:
    Thanks for this great recipe. I am currently pregnant and very egg adverse and this recipe makes it easy to get protein, choline, and fiber all in one tasty sitting right first thing in the morning. Honestly, it tastes delicious and this recipe has been a total god-send. Delicious when topped with berries.
    Reply
    • Anne
      September 15, 2020 · 1:32PM:
      I'm so glad to hear that, Diana! Congratulations :)
      Reply
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