Strawberry oatmeal is a deliciously creamy stovetop oatmeal made with fresh sweet strawberries. Top this berry oatmeal with maple syrup, a drizzle of cream and more fresh strawberries for a quick, easy and healthy breakfast you will love.
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Why Should You Make This Recipe
I love oatmeal for a quick and easy, filling breakfast. My Peanut Butter Overnight Oats, Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats, Blueberry Overnight Oats and Pumpkin Overnight Oats are all oatmeal recipes that I absolutely adore. This strawberry oatmeal recipe is another healthy breakfast recipe I know you will love just as much as I do.
- Quick and healthy dessert for breakfast. This strawberry oats recipe takes about 15 - 20 minutes to make using a handful of simple ingredients. Simply make the strawberry milk, cook the oats in the strawberry milk, top and enjoy. The result is a delicious, healthy and hearty breakfast that tastes like strawberries and cream.
- Perfect for a make ahead breakfast. Berry oatmeal is perfect for making at the beginning of the week and enjoying for a healthy, filling and delicious breakfast for the next 4 - 5 days.
- You need an eggless and gluten free breakfast idea. Oats are filled with fiber and slow digesting, complex carbs. Add chia seeds, milk and some sweetener and you’ve got a simple and filling breakfast that tastes like creamy warm strawberries.
Ingredients
This strawberry oatmeal recipe requires only a handful of basic pantry ingredients which makes it perfect for busy mornings. Here’s what you will need.
Gather strawberries, milk, water, maple syrup, oats, vanilla extract and salt.
Substitutions
Here are my recommended substitutions to make these cooked strawberry oats if you need them.
- Strawberries: Fresh, in season, ripe and flavorful strawberries work best for this oatmeal recipe. If fresh strawberries aren’t available, thaw and pat dry frozen strawberries to make the strawberry milk and chopped strawberries for cooking and topping.
- Milk: Use any milk you like. Plant based milk also works well in this recipe if you would like to make this creamy strawberry oatmeal vegan. For an extra boost of protein, use protein milk.
- Maple Syrup: Honey or agave work well to sweeten the oatmeal or simply omit the maple syrup if you prefer no added sugar.
- Oats: Heartier types of oats such as old fashioned, rolled oats or steel cut oats are better options for overnight oats. If needed, use gluten free oats to make this berry oatmeal gluten free.
How To Make
Learn how to make strawberry oatmeal in a few easy steps.
- Make the strawberry milk. Wash, pat dry and slice or chop the strawberries. Portion the strawberries out into 2 cups for making the strawberry milk, ½ cup for cooking into the oatmeal and ½ cup for topping. Add 2 cups of prepared strawberries, milk, water and maple syrup into a high speed blender. Blend the ingredients together over medium or high speed until well smooth and combined with no strawberry lumps.
- Pour the strawberry milk into a large pan or small pot, along with the oats, salt and vanilla extract. Stir everything together to incorporate and cook over medium heat for about 10 - 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Once the oatmeal has thickened, stir in ½ cup of chopped strawberries to the mostly cooked oatmeal.
- Evenly divide the strawberry oatmeal into two bowls. Top the oatmeal with your preferred toppings. I love adding a drizzle of cream or half and half, along with a drizzle of maple syrup and more fresh strawberries.
How To Make Ahead, Store, Freeze, Thaw and Serve
- Make Ahead: Strawberry and cream oatmeal is great for making ahead. Prepare the oatmeal according to the recipe. Fully cool the oatmeal before transferring it to airtight containers. The oatmeal will keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days. Wait to top the strawberry oatmeal until right before serving.
- Store: Place the strawberry oatmeal in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freeze and Thaw: Prepare the oatmeal according to the recipe. Fully cool the oatmeal. Then scoop portions of the oatmeal into lined muffin wells. Flash freeze the proportioned oatmeal for 30 minutes. Then wrap each portion in plastic wrap before transferring the oatmeal to a freezer safe and airtight container. The oatmeal will remain good in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw, remove the frozen oatmeal from the freezer. Thaw overnight or heat directly from the freezer in 30 second increments until thawed and your desired temperature. Add a splash of milk as needed.
- Serve: Top this creamy berry oatmeal with your preferred toppings. I like to top mine with a drizzle of cream, maple syrup and more fresh berries. However, a dollop of yogurt or nut butter would also be delicious.
M’s Expert Tips
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries. Fresh, in season, ripe and flavorful strawberries work best for this oatmeal recipe. If fresh strawberries aren’t available, thaw and pat dry frozen strawberries to make the strawberry milk and chopped strawberries for cooking and topping.
- Use the right kind of oats. Rolled oats, old fashioned oats or steel cut oats are good for making oatmeal. Use gluten free oats if needed.
- Add chia or flax seeds. The addition of chia or flax seeds adds healthy omega-3 fats and creates a thicker more pudding like consistency to the oatmeal.
- Add toppings before serving. Top this creamy berry oatmeal with your preferred toppings. I like to top mine with a drizzle of cream, maple syrup and more fresh berries. However, a dollop of yogurt or nut butter would also be delicious.
FAQs
Yes, oatmeal can be healthy and has a whole host of benefits to keep your body healthy. Rolled or old fashioned oats contain soluble fiber and strawberries contain fiber, vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy, balanced meal. Making the oatmeal with milk can also add healthy fats and protein.
Add a scoop of unflavored, strawberry or vanilla protein powder or even egg whites to the oatmeal while cooking for an extra boost of protein.
This strawberry oatmeal recipe contains up to 4 tablespoons of maple syrup. This is optional and can be made with only the fruit for no added sugar strawberry oatmeal. Please adjust the additional sugar as needed for your diet.
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Strawberry Oatmeal Recipe
Equipment
- 1 blender
- 1 pan or small pot
Ingredients
- 1 pound strawberries, divided
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 2 - 4 tablespoons (30 - 60 ml) maple syrup
- 1½ cups (135 g) rolled or old fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 - 2 tablespoons (15 - 30 ml) cream, for topping
- 1 - 2 tablespoons (15 - 30 ml) maple syrup, for topping
Instructions
- Wash, pat dry and slice or chop the strawberries. Portion the strawberries out into 2 cups for making the strawberry milk, ½ cup for cooking into the oatmeal and ½ cup for topping.1 pound strawberries, divided
- Make the strawberry milk. Add 2 cups of prepared strawberries, milk, water and maple syrup into a high speed blender. Blend the ingredients together over medium or high speed until well smooth and combined with no strawberry lumps.1 cup (240 ml) milk , 1 cup (240 ml) water, 2 - 4 tablespoons (30 - 60 ml) maple syrup
- Pour the strawberry milk into a large pan or small pot, along with the oats, salt and vanilla extract. Stir everything together to incorporate and cook over medium heat for about 10 - 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Once the oatmeal has thickened, stir in ½ cup of chopped strawberries to the mostly cooked oatmeal.1½ cups (135 g) rolled or old fashioned oats, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract , ¼ teaspoon salt
- Evenly divide the strawberry oatmeal into two bowls. Top the oatmeal with your preferred toppings. I love adding a drizzle of cream or half and half, along with a drizzle of maple syrup and the reserved fresh strawberries.1 - 2 tablespoons (15 - 30 ml) cream, for topping , 1 - 2 tablespoons (15 - 30 ml) maple syrup, for topping
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