Egg White Oatmeal

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This has been my go-to breakfast for the past few weeks. It's very easy to make: once the water with the oats starts to simmer in the pot, I add the (carton) egg whites and stir. Whether I whisk them or not, they add so much volume for a very low amount of calories. And they're also rich in protein, which help me feel fuller and perhaps build muscle mass. For flavor, I add fruit: either sliced banana or some canned fruit sauce, like the apple-strawberry mix in the picture. I also add some sweetener because I like my oatmeal sweet. I might experiment with cocoa or other "warm" flavors soon. I should also experiment more with the microwave oven because washing the pot after I made the oatmeal is not fun. It would be so much better if I could get it all done in the bowl, but it turned out too dry the first and last time I tried. Maybe the heat was too high or it cooked for too long or it just needed more water, I'm still a newbie when it comes to microwave cooking. Have you ever considered adding egg whites to your oatmeal? Do you even have oatmeal? I'm leaving egg white pancakes for another post.