Cheap. Easy to find. Ridiculously versatile.
Buy egg whites in a carton and there’s barely even a first step:
Open → pour → cook.
No cracking. No separating. Easy for beginners and perfect if, like me, you simply prefer less work.
Use them savory or sweet. Scramble them, bake them, or add them to baked goods. They can also replace whole eggs in many simple recipes.
An Easy Protein Boost
But they don’t even have to be the main ingredient.
Egg whites can be an easy, relatively inexpensive protein boost for foods you’re already making. Stir them into oatmeal or soup, or mix them into fried rice.
You Don’t Always Have to Cook Them
Carton egg whites sold in the U.S. are pasteurized, so you can even add them straight to smoothies or protein shakes — no cooking needed.
Protein Without Much Work
Egg whites are high in protein, contain no cholesterol, and are a relatively inexpensive source of high-quality protein.
Low effort doesn’t have to mean low nutrition.