This microwave Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal makes a quick and easy breakfast choice. Itβs a healthy and delicious way to start your day.
Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal Recipe
Yβall know Iβm not a breakfast person. Itβs the ongoing saga of this blog I think! Hehe! Howeverβ¦someone eats oatmeal at our house almost every morning. For that reason, I love this strawberries and cream oatmeal because:
- The serving size is exactly 1 (meaning no leftovers or waste),
- Itβs super quick and easy,
- And itβs full of healthy stir-ins like strawberries! You could even add something like chia seeds if you wanted, too!
This is a super simple recipe thatβs 100% family-friendly and kid-approved. It makes oatmeal, which can be so bland and boring, into a sweet-yet-healthy treat. Itβs also really easy to modify it for various diets, so you could use non-dairy milk, for instance!
Let’s grab a bowl and get to work … Enjoy!!
Strawberry Oatmeal: Ingredients & Equipment
To make this oatmeal with strawberries, you will need β¦
Ingredients
- quick-cooking oatmeal – the base of everything! You want quick cooking because itβs efficient for those busy mornings.
- milk – is the always-necessary ingredient in oatmeal to give it its texture and sweet flavor. You can use non-dairy milk as well.
- vanilla extract – just a touch of this and youβve turned your milk-and-oatmeal into cream oatmeal! It lends a specific flavor that kicks this oatmeal up a notch. (And I know that sounds odd about oatmeal, just trust me on this one.)
- strawberries – ripe, washed, and mashed. Youβll stir these in after heating your oatmeal.
- sugar – optional, but tasty to add if you feel you need more sweetness after everythingβs done. Granulated sugar is what Iβd use, but Iβve also heard that honey or brown sugar is AWESOME in this recipe!!
NOTE: You can also throw this recipe in the blender for a sort of strawberry and cream oatmeal smoothie. I havenβt personally tried it, but I know a lot of people who have and swear by it on hectic mornings!! Try it out!
Equipment
- large bowl – to mix your oatmeal β¦ and to serve it!
- measuring cups and spoons – to accurately measure ingredients.
Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal: FAQs
15 minutes or so! 10 minutes to cook, 5 minutes to prep. Itβs definitely one of those quick and easy breakfast recipes!!
Just one! Youβll want to make a few batches if you need oatmeal for your whole family, for example.
Sure! Itβs going to taste a little different, I think, but itβd still have the overall strawberries and cream flavor youβd be looking for!!
Try β¦
– other fruits, if you want to make a whole big fruity, creamy oatmeal
– chia seeds, chopped nuts, or other healthy add-ins
– maple syrup is a natural sweetener
– salt – yes, really, salt! A small pinch can boost all the other flavors!
Either is fine, but fresh ones taste better in my opinion!!
I donβt see why not!! Really, any dairy (or non-dairy substitute) should work. Do keep in mind that it might change the flavor slightly depending on what you use β¦ but not so much that youβd notice a huge difference.
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Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal for One
This microwave Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal makes a quick and easy breakfast choice. Itβs a healthy and delicious way to start your day.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking oatmeal
- 1 cup milk or non-dairy alternative
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ripe strawberries, washed and slightly mashed
- granulated sugar (or sugar substitute), if desired
Instructions
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the oatmeal, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Microwave on full power for 3-5 minutes or until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Add the strawberries and stir. Add sugar to taste, if desired.
- Enjoy hot!
Notes
- Please, make sure you use a large bowl so you're not cleaning up your microwave from the oatmeal spillage! Trust me on this.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 247Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 120mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 4gSugar: 20gProtein: 12g
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
Originally published on June 8, 2012. Updated on April 11, 2022.
Nicole Buckingham
stop it I'm drooling already… these all look soooo good. =)
Aloha,
FOllowing ya now from the Friday Walk and feeling strangely, very very hungry. We're spreading Aloha all over the place today with our Aloha Friday HOp and I'd so love it if you'd join us for the ride. I'm thinking there are so many others who would love to drool over all the yumminess too– feel free to join us in discovering beautiful blogs all day long.
xoxo,
Nicole
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Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes
Thanks for stopping by Nicole … Just posted on the hop! Thanks for the invite π
Kyetra
That oatmeal looks great! I am a new follower from the blog hop. ;0
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes
So glad you stopped by! I stopped by and followed your blog also via GFC.
Chaya
Hi Jamie. This is so nice of you to highlight food from other blogs and give us the opportunity to find other great foodies.
I am not an oatmeal eater and have never been but I have to admit, yours is the best, I have ever seen.
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes
Truth be told, I'm not much of an oatmeal eater either – I prefer toast and coffee ….. but on occasion, I will eat it π Thanks so much for stopping by Chaya!
Terry
Gotta try the oatmeal. Love that it makes just one serving since I'me the only one in the house that will willingly eat oatmeal. lol
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes
My kids LOVE it …. we have so many variations it's crazy! hope you like it π
Terry
Think I'll be checking out that salmon, sriracha always catches my attention!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes
Doesn't it look and sound phenomenal? I can't wait to try it too!
Evelyn
My sweet hubby just loves oatmeal! I just know he would love the variation. Thank you for sharing at Freedom Fridays. Hope you have a super terrific weekend!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes
Thank you so much Evelyn π
Diane Balch
The idea of vanilla extract in oatmeal is genius. Thanks for sharing this on foodie friday.
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes
Thank you Diane π
m
I love the oatmeal idea! We have some strawberries in the fridge that have been soaking in sugar π I think I'll add them to the kiddos oatmeal in the am π Thank you for sharing! Stoppin by from simplyhelpinghim.com π
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes
Oooh … I bet soaking them in sugar would be fantastic too! Thank you so much for stopping by π