Oatmeal is one of the most satisfying carbs out there (thanks to it being fiber-filled!) and it’s a great way to start your morning when paired with a lean protein. Our Mom used to make oatmeal for us every Sunday morning (it’s no wonder why we’re fairly routine girls and like to have a schedule for everything!), and there was something about the warm, hearty meal that always put a smile on our faces. To this day we love oatmeal, but now we are always whipping up new creations to put a new spin on an old fave.
Since we tend to lead with our sweet tooth, we asked our intern Kelsi Wildermuth for her favorite savory twist. She presented us with this Savory Eggs & Oatmeal is made with a soft cooked egg, lean ham bits, and a light sprinkle of cheddar cheese for some calcium and delicious flavor. It’s topped off with scallions, and cracked pepper. And don’t fret, if you don’t eat ham, like us, simply mixing in the cottage cheese and the cheese and egg make it plenty savory and delicious!
Wondering what’s so good about oatmeal? For starters, it contains beta-glucan. This is a type of fiber that helps lower cholesterol when eaten regularly. Oats are also rich in folic acid and iron. Top it with an egg for protein and staying power.
Psst… looking for more recipes with eggs? Please search the recipes on this site or try some of these recipes to start…
Bell Pepper and Egg Salad Stuffed Celery
Savory Eggs & Oatmeal
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients
- ½ cup old-fashioned oatmeal
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp. scallions
- 1/8 cup fat free cottage cheese
- Oil in a spray bottle
- 1 egg (we use Eggland’s Best eggs because they have 25% less saturated fat than other eggs)
- 1 tbsp. scallions
- 4 oz. nitrate free-all natural 99% fat free ham
- Salt & pepper (optional)
Directions:
Combine water and oatmeal in a small pot and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes, until desired consistency is reached. Stir in scallions, ham and cottage cheese.
In a small fry pan on medium heat, lightly sprayed with oil, crack an egg and cover for about 7 minutes or until yolk is soft, but slightly runny.
Add oatmeal to bowl and top with the egg. Salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy
Nutritional Information:
1 serving
Calories 242; Fat 8g; Saturated Fat 2g; Carbohydrates 29g; Protein 15g; Cholesterol 188mg; Sodium 246mg; Fiber 4g
The Nutrition Twins work with Eggland’s Best to help people get more nutrients.
- ½ cup old-fashioned oatmeal
- 1 cup water
- ⅛ cup fat free cottage cheese
- Oil in a spray bottle
- 1 egg (we use Eggland’s Best eggs because they have 25% less saturated fat than other eggs)
- 1 tbsp. scallions
- 4 oz. nitrate free-all natural 99% fat free ham
- Salt & pepper (optional)
- Combine water and oatmeal in a small pot and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes, until desired consistency is reached. Stir in scallions, ham and cottage cheese.
- In a small fry pan on medium heat, lightly sprayed with oil, crack an egg and cover for about 7 minutes or until yolk is soft, but slightly runny.
- Add oatmeal to bowl and top with the egg. Salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy
