Pumpkin Egg White Oatmeal

Three minutes in the microwave yields a warm, hearty breakfast. The egg whites add protein and make the oatmeal light and fluffy. Flavor with your favorite additions, such as peanut butter, fresh berries, nuts, or honey.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup quick cook oats

1/2 cup milk or water

1/2 cup egg whites

1/2 cup pumpkin purée

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1 tsp flax seeds (optional)

Directions: 

Mix oats, milk, egg whites, pumpkin, and spices together in a medium sized bowl.

Microwave on high for 1:30. Stir. Microwave for additional 1:30.

Garnish with your favorite oatmeal toppings. Enjoy!

Savory Egg White Oatmeal with Chorizo

If you’re looking for an alternative to your brown sugar and fruit topped oatmeal, give this a try!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup oats

1/2 cup egg whites

1/2 cup milk

2 Tbsp chorizo, fully cooked

1/2 cup Pico de Gallo

1/4 avocado, diced

Directions:

Mix oats, egg whites, milk, and chorizo in bowl. Microwave for 90 seconds. Stir. Microwave for additional 80 seconds.

Top with pico and avocado.

Breakfast Tacos

Leftovers and random bits in the fridge combine to make a fast, tasty breakfast.

Ingredients:

2 corn tortillas

2 eggs

1 handful spinach

2 Tbsp salsa

1/2 tomato, diced

1/2 avocado, diced

1-2 Tbsp queso fresco, crumbled

Olive oil

Salt & pepper, to taste

Directions:

Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add spinach and let cook down. Add eggs and scramble.

Top corn tortillas with eggs, salsa, tomato, avocado, and queso fresco.