PB & Choco High Protein Oatmeal

15 mins
Easy
Breakfast, Snack
Sweet
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup old fashion rolled oats
  • ¾ cup water
  • Pinch of salt
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup egg whites
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ripe banana , mashed
  • ½ tsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp peanuts , crushed
  • ½ cup banana , sliced
  • 1 tbsp cacao nibs
Steps
  1. In a small saucepan, combine the oats, water, salt, and cinnamon. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce to medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until almost all the water has been absorbed.
  2. In a small bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy. Add to the pot of oats. Cook, stirring for about 3 minutes, until the mixture is creamy and fluffs up.
  3. Stir in the vanilla and mashed banana. Mix until combined. Remove from heat, cover the pot, and let sit for 3 more minutes.
  4. Transfer into a bowl. Sprinkle the cocoa powder on top. Top with the peanut butter, crushed peanuts, sliced bananas, and cacao nibs. Serve.
Please be mindful of any allergies you and/or your family may have before you try out this recipe.