How to make strawberry oatmeal: step by step
Strawberry oatmeal is quick and easy to make: the entire process takes about 10 minutes. It’s a great fun easy breakfast idea to look forward to. Here are the basic steps (or go to the full recipe): Why we love this recipe: Alex and I eat a lot of oatmeal around here (it’s a daily occurrence!). This berry spin is our new favorite because it’s so much fun: sweet, cozy, and such a fun way to use seasonal berries. Strawberries and cream? Count us obsessed. “This has got to be the best oatmeal I have ever had! I made a batch for breakfast this morning and had some leftovers which I am having for lunch right now. That’s how good this strawberry oatmeal is!” -Annika
Old Fashioned rolled oats: Old Fashioned oats are the key to the texture and cook time. Avoid substituting instant oats, quick cook oats, or steel cut oats here. Diced strawberries: Fresh strawberries are best in this recipe: they have the sweetest flavor, and they are necessary as a garnish for the full flavor to come out. You can use frozen berries too, but they have a slightly more tart flavor (add extra sweetener if desired). Pure maple syrup: Maple syrup is our natural sweetener of choice. You can also use honey or granulated sugar, if desired. Heavy cream or half and half: To make the strawberries and cream vibe, we’ve used a hint of heavy cream here. If desired, you can use half and half, whole milk, or a non-dairy creamer or coconut milk (oat milk is an option, but it doesn’t have the rich quality that cream brings). Vanilla extract and kosher salt: These ingredients round out the flavor.
Flavor variations for strawberry oatmeal
We think this strawberries and cream oatmeal is so much fun as a healthy breakfast idea: there’s really no need to change the flavor at all! But if you love changing things up, here are a few flavors that would pair well: But if all you have is frozen strawberries, they work too! Consider saving out a few and thawing them for a garnish (you don’t need to thaw the berries that go into the pot with the oatmeal). Since they’re more tart than fresh berries, you may need to add a little extra maple syrup.
Nuts and seeds: A topping of sliced almonds, chopped walnuts, chia seeds, or flaxseeds add a nice crunch and healthy fats. Nut butter: Add a spoonful of peanut butter or almond butter as a topping (for PB&J vibes) Cinnamon: Add ¼ teaspoon cinnamon while cooking. Blueberries: You can make this with blueberries instead: go to Blueberry Oatmeal.
A few of our top strawberry recipes
We love mixing up recipes with this seasonal berry! Here are some of our top strawberry recipes:
This strawberry smoothie really is perfect. Go for a fun strawberry salad. Simmer up a pot of strawberry compote for topping oatmeal, pancakes, or waffles. Blend up a strawberry margarita or strawberry daiquiri.
Frequently asked questions
5 from 7 reviews **If you like a sweeter oatmeal, use 3 tablespoons. Keep in mind, the maple syrup drizzled over the top adds the final sweetness. You can also substitute brown sugar for a sweeter flavor.
