Pumpkin Egg White Oatmeal

Pumpkin Pie Egg White Oatmeal

INGREDIENTS

1. 1/2 cup oats

2. 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

3. 1/2 cup canned pumpkin

4. 1 tsp  maple syrup (or honey)

5. 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

6. 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice

7. pinch of salt

8. 1/3 cup liquid egg whites (or 3 large egg whites)

9. 10 pecan halvesDIRECTIONS

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In a small pot, heat oats, almond milk, 1/4 cup water, pumpkin, syrup, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thick and oats are plump, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.

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In a bowl, whisk egg whites until slightly bubbly. Add cooked oatmeal to egg whites a spoonful at a time, whisking between each addition, until oatmeal is fully incorporated.

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Return to pot and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until oats are thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Keep heat low so eggs don’t scramble.

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Top with chopped pecans and more pumpkin pie spice.