Oatmeal love it or hate it?

Oatmeal, some love it some hate it. I used to be in the hate category but for some reason this year I’ve grown to love oatmeal even when it’s hot and summery. I have a few favorite combinations but today I want to share with you my creamy strawberry oatmeal recipe.

How not to make this oatmeal

This is NOT microwave oatmeal. I avoid using the microwave and choose to never cook with it. If microwaving is your thing, give it a go. Stop and stir frequently to prevent the oats from boiling over. Let me know how it turns out.

On the stovetop, it takes under 15 minutes to make depending on how much you want to make. If you double the recipe it would only add a fe minutes onto your cooking time.

Oatmeal doesn’t keep me full

I hear ya! I used to struggle with oats not keeping me full for long enough periods. However, if I add fat to my oatmeal I find it keeps me full for longer.

If you’re having that same struggle, try adding fat in the form of coconut cream or a nut/seed butter of your choice. Also, eat a decent portion of oatmeal. A fruit snack for 2-4 hours after oatmeal is always a good idea to keep you going until lunch.

In a world of GMO and pesticides

We are living in a time where GMO’s (genetically engineered organisms) are present in so many of our supermarket foods. Look for GMO free oats and buy gluten-free if you are sticking to a gluten-free diet.

As for berries, these fall under the dirty dozen which means that they get heavily sprayed with pesticides. If you are going to consume berries, I highly suggest buying organic berries.

If your goal is to eat a healthy and clean diet, avoiding the dirty dozen and buying these organic is a good principle to buy according to.

This strawberry oatmeal is:

• Satiating
• Super tasty
• So creamy
• Easy to prepare
• Budget-friendly breakfast
• Healthy
• High in vitamin C, calcium and iron
• 8g protein per serving

Print Recipe

Creamy Strawberry Oatmeal

A healthy, filling breakfast made in under 15 minutes which is delicious and exciting.

Prep Time2 mins

Cook Time13 mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 15 minute meals, breakfast, dairy-free breakfasts, gluten-free recipes, healthy breakfast, oatmeal, strawberry oatmeal, vegan breakfast, vegan breakfast ideas

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 285kcal

Author: thehungryherbivore

Cost: $2

Equipment

• Stove

Ingredients

Oatmeal

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup almond or plant milk
• 2 tbsp maple syrup or sweetener of choice
• 1 tbsp almond butter
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 5 strawberries

Toppings

• 1 tbsp chia seeds or flax or hemp seeds
• 2 strawberries
• 3 tbsp walnuts or nut of choice

Instructions

• Cut strawberries into slices.
• Keep toppings seperately for the end.
• Place all oatmeal ingredients in a pot on the stove. Including the strawberries.
  
• Add 1/2 cup hot water.
• On medium heat, bring to the boil and reduce heat to low.
• Stir every 2-3 minutes
• Once oatmeal has thickened up, remove from heat, add toppings and serve immediately.
  

Notes

Calories based on 2 servings but you can eat the entire recipe for a very filling breakfast. 

It can keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Add some milk and heat up the next day. 

Strawberries can be replaced with banana or other berries. 

 

Need some more breakfast inspiration? Give this raspberry granola, protein smoothie or fluffy pancakes a try.

Let me know if you give this oatmeal a try by rating it below and sharing on instagram. Tag me @the_hungry_herbivore

Until next time, happy cooking 

Xoxo Amy