Healthy Southwestern Oatmeal
By: Celia R. Muller
Published: Saturday, January 8, 2011 - 10:30am

Ingredients




1/2 cup old fashioned oats
2 scallions, chopped (both white and green parts)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 egg whites**
4 tablespoons reduced fat or fat free cheddar
Salt to taste
* I know this seems weird, but egg whites are a really great way to add energy-rich proteins to breakfas

Preparation

1 Bring 1 1/2 c. water to a boil; add the oats. reduce to a simmer, and cook for about 10 minutes, until the mixture is starting to be more oats than water. 2 Add the scallions and chili powder, and cook until excess liquid is gone. Add the egg whites, stirring constantly, and cook until the whites are opaque and mixed in. 3 Turn into a serving bowl, add salt and cheddar, and start your day!