Description
A cozy and creamy stovetop oatmeal recipe featuring strawberries, perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk or dairy-free milk (oat, almond, etc.)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- Pinch of salt
- Sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or sugar, optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Greek yogurt or cream (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the liquid first by adding milk and water with a pinch of salt in a small pot. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add rolled oats and stir, keeping the heat on medium-low.
- Toss in chopped strawberries. For a creamier texture, mash a few berries against the pot.
- Cook until creamy, stirring every 30 seconds for about 5-7 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and stir in vanilla and sweetener. Add Greek yogurt or cream now if using.
- Let it rest off the heat for one minute to thicken.
Notes
Feel free to mix in nut butter, chia seeds, cocoa powder, or yogurt for added flavor and nutrition. Great topped with granola, nuts, or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg