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How To Cook Oatmeal With An Egg In The Microwave

December 8, 2015 by Lindsay 51 Comments

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Microwave Egg Oatmeal- Pair eggs and oatmeal for an easy way to add some extra protein to your breakfast. Follow this recipe to learn how to cook oatmeal with an egg!

Microwave Egg Oatmeal- An easy way to add some extra protein to your breakfast. Follow this recipe to learn how to cook oatmeal with an egg!

Hi Friends!

Just popping in with a quick recipe tip for you guys. As you know, I’m a big fan of oatmeal in the morning. Oats + fruit + nut butter = a great start to my day. Lately I’ve been focusing on making sure I get a good amount of protein at breakfast and thought I’d give the egg-in-oatmeal idea a whirl. Have you ever tried an egg in oatmeal? Oatmeal and eggs make the perfect pair. I know a lot of people like to use just egg whites, but I decided to just toss the whole thing in there and see how it turned out.

The first time I did it, I didn’t use enough milk. I wanted it to feel more like I was still eating oatmeal, rather than eggs with oats in them. Once I got the ratio right, it turned out great. With basically no extra effort I can add an extra 6 grams of protein to my breakfast. Win.

Microwave Egg Oatmeal

Microwave Egg Oatmeal- An easy way to add some extra protein to your breakfast. Follow this recipe to learn how to cook oatmeal with an egg!

How To Make Oatmeal with Egg:

So here’s what you do:

  • Put oats, milk, chopped fruit and an egg in a bowl and mix it up.
  • Stick it in the microwave.
  • Stop and stir.
  • Cook a little more.
  • Stir in some nut butter.
  • Top with cinnamon and a few chocolate chips. 

And bam! Breakfast is ready in under 5 minutes.

Here’s the actual recipe I use:

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How To Cook Oatmeal With An Egg

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Learn how to cook oatmeal with an egg – an easy way to add some extra protein to breakfast!

  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: serves 1 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup chopped fruit
  • optional toppings: cinnamon, nut butter, seeds, chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Combine oats, milk, egg and fruit in a bowl and mix well.
  2. Microwave for 1 minute.
  3. Stir well.
  4. Microwave another 60-90 seconds, depending on desired consistency (longer will make it drier, shorter will make it more liquidy).
  5. Top as desired and serve warm.

Notes

If you’d prefer to use just egg whites you could probably use 2, or equivalent liquid egg whites.

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Like I mentioned in the notes, you could probably replace the egg with equivalent egg whites if you wanted to.

Microwave Egg Oatmeal- An easy way to add some extra protein to your breakfast. Follow this recipe to learn how to cook oatmeal with an egg!

Let’s chat:
What are your favorite oatmeal toppings?!

If you want to make your life even easier, try my Freezer Preap Oatmeal Cups!

And if you’re looking for more recipes using oats, try:

  • Lentil Banana Muffins
  • Zucchini Oat Bars
  • Carrot Oat Bars

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. Bethany says

    December 8, 2015 at 7:22 AM

    I typically throw half a scoop of vanilla protein powder in my oatmeal for some extra protein!

    Reply
  2. Lauren Harris-Pincus says

    December 8, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    Love this! I’m all about the protein at breakfast 🙂 I’ve been playing with this for a while (I use egg whites), it’s definitely tricky to get the ratio right. Looks delish!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 10, 2015 at 3:18 PM

      yep! took a couple tries!

      Reply
  3. Laura says

    December 8, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    I still haven’t tried this combo, although I have thrown an egg on top of my oatmeal but I typically choose one or the other. I love how fast this is!

    Reply
  4. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    December 8, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    This is just about my favorite way to eat oats! Egg white oatmeal was my breakfast for YEARS

    Reply
  5. Sara @ Oats & Rows says

    December 8, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    Great tip! I’ve always wanted to try eggs in my oatmeal, but was kinda scared to wing it. Definitely will be trying this, thanks Lindsay!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 10, 2015 at 3:18 PM

      haha i know the feeling. finally i just went for it!

      Reply
  6. Janelle M. says

    December 8, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    This is awesome! My hubby is on a high protein diet so we’re always looking for ways he can get in more protein and he sure loves his oatmeal! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 10, 2015 at 3:18 PM

      awesome! it’s a great combo!

      Reply
  7. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says

    December 8, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    I love making baked oatmeal using eggs, but never thought to use it with runny oatmeal! Fun! Also, love the new design of your site!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 10, 2015 at 3:18 PM

      thanks Jessica!

      Reply
  8. Liz @ The Clean Eating Couple says

    December 8, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    Yummy! I make oatmeal with eggs/egg whitse all the time, but only in a pan.. going to try this in the microwave for sure!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 10, 2015 at 3:18 PM

      hope it works for you! so quick and easy!

      Reply
  9. Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says

    December 8, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    So easy! I can’t have my daily bowl of oatmeal without a banana on top!

    Reply
  10. Heather Mason says

    December 8, 2015 at 4:59 PM

    yum! I’ve made oatmeal stove top with an egg before and it tasted great, not eggy at all, Never in the microwave, but I will have to try this way too!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 10, 2015 at 3:17 PM

      yay! hope it works just as well!

      Reply
  11. Alexandra Caspero says

    December 8, 2015 at 5:51 PM

    Awesome idea! I’ve never thought to add an egg to oatmeal, can’t wait to try this one!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 10, 2015 at 3:17 PM

      hope you love it!

      Reply
  12. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

    December 9, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    I’ve been looking for a post like this!!! I was trying to cook egg whites in my oats and I had the ratios wrong so it totally just exploded all over my microwave haha. I’m definitely going to give this recipe a try!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 10, 2015 at 3:17 PM

      let me know what you think!

      Reply
  13. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says

    December 9, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    Lindsey, this is such a great tip–I do it almost daily, but have never shared HOW to do it! Great thinking!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 10, 2015 at 3:17 PM

      thank you!!

      Reply
  14. Jodi @ The Average RD says

    December 9, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    This is an interesting idea! I am always trying to get my daughter to eat more protein for breakfast. We usually eat oats raw with milk around here, but I am going to give this a try this week. I can’t wait to see what this tastes like:)

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 10, 2015 at 3:17 PM

      hope it’s a hit!

      Reply
  15. Sarah says

    December 9, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    Yum! I used to throw a fried egg on top and my friends thought I was so weird. I do egg whites, too! I also add frozen spinach to my oats. I prefer savory oats, plus I get some greens!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 10, 2015 at 3:17 PM

      i haven’t tried savory yet!

      Reply
  16. Katie | Honestly Nourished says

    December 9, 2015 at 8:15 PM

    You are my hero! I was literally just talking with a client about adding eggs to oatmeal for extra protein but since I have only made them on the stove, I wasn’t sure how well they would turn out in the microwave. So excited to share this with her. Thanks, Lindsay!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 10, 2015 at 3:16 PM

      woohoo! hoope they enjoy!

      Reply
  17. Emily M. says

    December 10, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    In full disclosure, I read this thinking you were a little crazy to add an egg…and then cinnamon, nut butter, and chocolate chips. That’s not something I would have ever considered combining with my oatmeal/egg, but I made it (any way) this morning and holy cow, I loved it all!! So crazy how this combo goes together, but it really does.
    I didn’t do the chocolate, but did a drop of On Guard EO to the mix, and it was so good. Egg and oatmeal..who knew?
    Thanks for giving me a new breakfast idea!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 10, 2015 at 3:16 PM

      yay! so glad you liked it!

      Reply
  18. Jolene says

    December 13, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    That’s genius! I love an egg on top of my oatmeal sometimes but never thought to mix the egg in with it. what if I did this on the stove…suggestions?!

    Reply
  19. heatherwhiter_lv says

    January 31, 2016 at 1:25 AM

    Great blog! Adding an egg is a great way to add extra protein to your breakfast! If you prefer not to cook it in the oven simple boil a pot of water. Place the oats, egg and cinnamon in a plastic bag. Let the ingredients sit for a few minutes until cooked.

    Reply
  20. Sarah says

    May 30, 2016 at 11:45 AM

    I just eat oatmeal and milk for breakfast. Oatmeal and egg will be a great breakfast for me. I’ll try your receipt.

    Reply
  21. Ángela Gaviria says

    November 19, 2016 at 7:37 AM

    This has became my favorite breakfast. I used to have oatmeal with yogurt and fruit and 2 hours later I was hungry again. But this keeps me filled even for 4 hours! You can use any milk (I use soy). And today I made it at a piña-colada style, with fresh pineapple, coconut milk and topping with coconut. It’s a really versatile recipe. Thanks for sharing ♥

    Reply
  22. sarah says

    March 2, 2017 at 2:02 AM

    Can you also put the oatmeal in a pan?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 3, 2017 at 1:24 PM

      like cook it on the stove? I’d say so…just stir frequently

      Reply
  23. Rebecca says

    November 11, 2017 at 8:28 AM

    This is really good! eating mine now with a few dates and walnuts! 🙂

    Reply
  24. Elliot Pilshaw says

    January 9, 2018 at 3:20 PM

    How do you know if the egg is fully cooked? I cook my oatmeal in the microwave on high for 3 minutes, stopping halfway through to stir. Since the egg is all mixed in with the oats, water, fruit, etc, how can I be sure that the egg is cooked enough? I want to be sure that I’m not eating any traces of raw egg, for food safety reasons.
    I appreciate your sharing your thoughts about this.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 10, 2018 at 7:14 AM

      in my experience it only takes about 90 seconds to cook an egg fully in the microwave but if you’re worried you could just make a scrambled egg on the stove and mix it into your oatmeal.

      Reply
  25. Ron says

    March 27, 2018 at 8:01 PM

    This is excellent. Thank you very much for the recipe. I didn’t follow it exactly, but it turned out great. This is my new favorite cold-weather cereal.

    Reply
  26. Kerri says

    February 27, 2019 at 8:46 AM

    I’ll never make oatmeal another way ever again. This was so much better than plain oatmeal.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 27, 2019 at 8:50 PM

      so glad to hear it!

      Reply
  27. Danielle says

    April 14, 2020 at 3:47 PM

    Tasted more savory to me, so I just went with that and added salt and pepper. It was really good!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  28. fatima says

    September 30, 2020 at 10:10 AM

    just made this with the half egg i had left from baking, and used half a cup of oats instead! it worked! i couldnt taste the egg at all!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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