Strawberries And Cream Oatmeal
My kids love starting the day with strawberries and cream oatmeal because it is both wholesome and delicious. I make it with fiber-rich rolled oats and naturally sweet, antioxidant-packed strawberries, which makes it a breakfast they actually enjoy eating. I also love that it is heart-healthy, vegan-friendly, sugar-free, and ready in just 15 minutes.
Servings: 1 bowl of oatmeal
Calories: 261kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1½ cups water
- 2-3 tsp ground flax seed
- ⅛-¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup 1% organic milk or plant based milk
- 6 strawberries, sliced more or less depending on how many you like!
- 1 tsp coconut sugar honey or agave
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Cook the oats with 1.5 cups of water until the oats are fluffy and all the water has disappeared (I do this by cooking it for 2 minutes in the microwave, stirring, and cooking it for 2 more minutes.)
- Add the ground flax seed, salt and cinnamon to the cooked oats while they are still hot. Stir to combine.
- Add the milk (you can add as much milk as you like – I use about 1/2 a cup to give the oats a nice creamy consistency) and the sugar/honey/agave. Stir to combine.
- Stir in the sliced strawberries, allowing them to melt in the hot oatmeal. Top with a few additional strawberry slices and serve.
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for this recipe is to cook the oats low and slow, then add the strawberries at the end. When oats cook too quickly over high heat, they can turn gluey, and the strawberries can break down too much and lose their texture. I simmer the oats gently until creamy, then fold in the strawberries during the last few minutes so they soften slightly but still keep their shape and fresh flavor.
- Add milk gradually: I pour the milk in slowly while cooking so the oats stay creamy and do not get too thick too quickly. This helps me control the texture and keep it smooth.
- Use ripe strawberries: I choose fully ripe strawberries because they are naturally sweet and flavorful. This makes the oatmeal taste fresh without needing extra sugar.
- Stir gently: I stir the oats gently as they cook to prevent sticking or clumping. It keeps the oatmeal creamy and evenly cooked.
- Toast toppings: I lightly toast nuts or seeds before adding them on top. This gives an extra layer of flavor and a satisfying crunch.
- Serve immediately: I like to serve the oatmeal right after cooking while it is warm. The strawberries stay soft but not mushy and the oats are perfectly creamy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl of oatmeal | Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 467mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 13g