Strawberries & Cream Power Oatmeal
For mornings that require a little indulgence (I’m looking at you, Monday), this healthy strawberry oatmeal is here to make life sweeter! I’ll take any excuse I can to eat dessert for breakfast, but luckily you don’t need one thanks to this recipe. A warm cozy bowl of strawberry oats is just what I need to make a Monday feel like less of a Monday. Plus, this recipe is naturally gluten-free, with low-sugar options as well! So it’s basically a health food, right?Strawberry oatmeal is a quick, easy, and delicious breakfast recipe! This thick and creamy oatmeal is made with basic ingredients like rolled oats, strawberries and plant-based milk. It tastes like a rich and delicious dessert, but it’s healthy enough for breakfast!Baked oats have become super trendy lately, where you blend up oats and bake them in the oven. Don’t get me wrong, baked oats are totally delicious, but sometimes there’s nothing better than a classic nourishing bowl of oatmeal.Oats are a whole-grain and packed with fiber. They are rich with anti-oxidants and can help lower cholesterol. The chia seeds in this recipe bring some extra omega-3s to your diet as well. Besides being DELICIOUS, this popular dish provides an ample amount of energizing complex carbohydrates, fiber, healthy fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals so it will keep you full all morning long. Oatmeal is my go-to whenever I’m craving dessert but want to stick to a healthy diet. It is comforting, satisfying, filling, and delicious. The recipe tastes like an indulgent treat but it’s made with wholesome, guilt-free ingredients. Oats are a whole-grain and packed with fiber. They are rich with anti-oxidants and can help lower cholesterol. The chia seeds in this recipe bring some extra omega-3s to your diet as well.That’s right – you can now enjoy dessert for breakfast with these strawberry oats. What better way to guarantee a great day ahead than to start it with a nutritious breakfast?Oatmeal has been one of my go-to breakfasts recently. I sometimes make it sweetened with only a mashed, ripe banana or some chopped up dates along with nut milk to keep it super creamy. Why you will love this Strawberry Oatmeal:Ready in less than 10 minutesEasy to customizeCan be made into overnight oats (so you can take em’ on the go in the morning!)10 grams of fiber and 12 grams of protein per servingThis easy strawberry oatmeal recipe is packed with all-natural strawberry flavor, made on the stove-top and comes out creamy and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen, plus extra ½ cup chopped
- 1/2 cup rolled oats - see note below on the type of oats you can use
- 3/4 cup milk of choice
- 1 scoop protein or collagen powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch salt
Toppings Suggestions
- Dollop of whipped coconut cream – recipe below in notes
- Fresh fruit
- Dollop of peanut or almond butter
- Chopped nuts
- Sprinkle of chocolate chips
- Shredded coconut
Instructions
- Combine the milk and 1 cup strawberries in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour this mixture into a small sauce pan and add the oats, chia seeds, honey, vanilla and salt and cook uncovered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes. When it starts to bubble, stir occasionally. Once thickened, stir in protein powder and remaining 1/2 cup diced strawberries. Scoop into a serving bowl to serve. Top with your favourite toppings.You can also make this up the night before if you wish. This recipe is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3days. Notes:Quick-cooking or instant oats will make the final texture more creamy, while rolled oats make it more hearty. I like to use both for the ultimate texture combination!
Notes
Add even more nutrition and healthy qualities to many other dishes with nutrient-dense fluffy, whipped coconut cream.
Packed with healthy fats, tons of other good stuff and amazing flavour to help support a healthy, fit body.
Go here for the simple recipe: Whipped Coconut Cream
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