Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal

I have been obsessed with oatmeal lately.

I have been obsessed with oatmeal lately.

Am I too late on the oatmeal train? I mean, the weather is finally starting to heat up, and all I can think of in the morning is warm bowls of oatmeal. Just watch. All my summer recipes will be soups and stews. I am so backwards. But in order to make my oatmeal resemble a spring/summer like feel, I am opting for a strawberries and cream oatmeal. Because the strawberries in my local grocery store are looking gooood!

If you have been following along with my posts lately, you might know that I read the book I quit sugar, which made me want to quit sugar for a week. Obviously my efforts failed miserably. (See my Soft Nutella Cookies post a couple of days into my no sugar diet. Oops). But there was one ingredient in the book with no added sugar that intrigued me, because I have both never seen it sold, and I saw a recipe in the book using it that I really wanted to make. That ingredient was coconut cream.

So I started searching everywhere for coconut cream. In the ethnic food sections. In health food stores. Then I finally found some in Bulk Barn. But in my excited haste to buy coconut cream, I didn’t read the label that it was sweetened. Sigh. I think I am purposely sabotaging myself in this no sugar diet.

Despite that mishap, this delicious breakfast idea actually has very little sugar. This easy recipe ensures that you can have a hot breakfast in no time. Definitely one of my favorite healthy recipes for busy weekday mornings.

Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal Ingredients

This easy strawberry oatmeal recipe is made with just a couple of simple ingredients. All you need is:

• any type of milk
• old fashioned oats
• fresh strawberries
• splash of cream (or a splash of milk)

Tips

Make it vegan. Usually, I make this with whole milk because that is what I have on hand. But if you want to make it vegan, use any kind of non-dairy milk you have on hand. I personally love either oat milk, coconut milk or cashew milk for more creamy oats. You can use more watery milk, such as almond milk or soy milk, but it will be a lot thinner.

Swap out the cream. ​Don’t have coconut cream? Use heavy cream instead!

Use your favorite fresh fruit. ​While I love making this with juicy strawberries, I also make a variation of these strawberry oats when it is not strawberry season. You can use fresh berries, mangoes, or whatever your favorite fresh fruit is!

Storage: You can store any leftover oatmeal in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

More Oatmeal Recipes

Like this Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal? Then you will love these homemade oatmeal recipes:

• Vanilla Latte Overnight Oats – This make-ahead breakfast combines vanilla extract, cold brew concentrate and old-fashioned oats to make a healthy breakfast.   
• Applesauce Baked Oatmeal – This baked oatmeal recipe is the perfect way to meal prep your oatmeal for the week.
• Strawberry Cheesecake Oatmeal – This easy breakfast idea tastes decadent, but is actually pretty healthy.

And if you try this recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!

Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal

Healthy strawberries and cream oatmeal. Made with 4 ingredients, and ready in under 15 minutes.

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Prep Time: 1 minute minute

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 11 minutes minutes

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk of choice
• 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
• 3 large strawberries, diced
• 2 tsp sweet coconut cream

Instructions

• Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until the milk begins to simmer. 
• Add in the oats and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring continuously until thickened.
• Mix in the strawberries and coconut cream. Enjoy warm.