Strawberry Oatmeal
Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, this Strawberry Oatmeal is super easy and the flavor is to die for!
Servings: 4
Calories: 358kcal
Ingredients
- 1- ounce freeze-dried strawberries
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups water
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 pinch kosher salt about ¼ teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1- pint fresh strawberries diced
- 4-6 Tablespoons heavy cream for topping, optional
Instructions
- Pulse the freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor or blender for 30 seconds, until ground into a fine powder. (See notes for option to substitute fresh strawberries)
- Add the milk and water to a large pot over medium heat.
- Whisk in the freeze-dried strawberry powder, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the oatmeal to the pot and stir well to combine it with the strawberry milk.
- Reduce the heat to low. Allow the oatmeal to cook at a low simmer for about 5-7 minutes until softened, drizzle some of the heavy cream over the finished oatmeal in pot if desired.
- Spoon the oatmeal into bowls and top with fresh diced or sliced strawberries and a splash of cream. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Make sure you are using old fashioned rolled oats.
- Fresh strawberries can be used, see above on how to do that.
- Other toppings can be added, see some ideas above.
- Easily double this recipe to serve more people.
- This can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days, but we do not recommend storing oatmeal.
- Honey or maple syrup can be substituted for the sugar, see above on how to do that.
Nutrition
Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 530mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 334IU | Vitamin C: 156mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 4mg