The flavors of strawberries and cream really shine in this simple and delicious oatmeal recipe. Cooking oat flakes in pureed strawberries and milk guarantees you’ll get fresh berry flavor in every bite.
Why We Love This Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal
We love oatmeal in our house, and have a few oatmeal recipes on regular rotation. But it is special for two reasons. First, it comes together very quickly on the stovetop. As much as we love our Baked Oatmeal recipes.. they take a little longer. secondly, it is the perfect recipe to use up those strawberries that we sometimes find lurking in the corner of the fridge. Next time, don’t toss them! Puree those berries with some milk and whip up this Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal.
And last, but certainly not least… it’s so satisfyingly delicious. The sweet, refreshing taste of strawberries and cream is something we can never tire of. By pureeing the berries and cooking the oatmeal directly in strawberry milk, you get that delicious berry flavor in every piece of oatmeal. So simple, but so delicious. You can adjust the sugar if necessary, depending on how sweet your berries are.
Ingredients for Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal:
- Oat– For this porridge we use regular rolled oats.
- Strawberries– Sweet, in-season berries will give you the best strawberry flavor.
- oat milk– We have used oat milk, but you can use whatever milk you have on hand.
- Sugar– We used granulated sugar. Maple syrup, honey, or any sweetener of choice works here too!
- vanilla extract– Promotes the delicious taste of this porridge.
- Salt– Adding a little salt really brings out the flavor without it tasting salty.
How to make Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal:
- wash your strawberries, cut off the stalks, and put them in a blender with the milk. Set aside some strawberries to top your oatmeal.
- puree until smooth.
- add strawberry milk In a saucepan with oats, sugar, vanilla and salt.
- simmer Cook on a medium flame for 5-6 minutes or till it becomes thick and creamy.
- serve With sliced ​​strawberries on top.
Tips and Tricks:
Can I use other fruits for this porridge?
Yes! This same process will work with a lot of different fruits. Bananas, peaches, or raspberries would all be delicious.
Can I reheat leftovers?
Leftover oatmeal can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Can I use other oats in this recipe?
We’ve only used regular rolled oats in this recipe, but I’m sure it will work with other oats. Follow recipe as directed, but cook according to your package directions.
More delicious oatmeal recipes:
Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal
The flavors of strawberries and cream really shine in this simple and delicious oatmeal recipe. Cooking oat flakes in pureed strawberries and milk guarantees you’ll get fresh berry flavor in every bite.
Servings: 4
Calories: 349kcal
- 3 cup unsweetened oat or coconut milk not canned
- 3 cup Strawberries 24 large strawberries
- 1 small spoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar more for extra sweetness
- 1/4 small spoon Salt
- 2 cup Barley flour
- 1/4 cup cream if desired
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Wash the strawberries and cut off the stem. Place strawberries with milk in a blender, leaving handful of strawberries on top of oatmeal. blend until smooth. Chop the remaining strawberries.
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In a large pot, add blended strawberry milk, vanilla, sugar, salt and oats. Heat over medium-high and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and simmer for 5-6 minutes until thick and creamy. remove from heat.
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Transfer to bowls and top with sliced ​​strawberries and a drizzle of cream, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Calories: 349kcal , Carbohydrates: 57Yes , Protein: 9Yes , Fat: 10Yes , Saturated fat: 4Yes , Polyunsaturated Fat: 1Yes , monounsaturated fat: 2Yes , Cholesterol: 17MG , Sodium: 238MG , Potassium: 416MG , Fiber: 8Yes , Sugar: 23Yes , Vitamin A: 601IU , vitamin C: 64MG , Calcium: 307MG , Iron: 4MG
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