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Published: Mar 26, 2020 · About 5 minutes to read this article. · This post may contain affiliate links ·

VANILLA STRAWBERRY OATMEAL / VEGAN

As I mentioned a few posts/weeks ago, I don’t know why but I feel I want to go back to basics.
Oatmeal has been a staple here, for years. From when I started eating healthier, about 5 years ago. And…it’s a basic recipe.
I’m always looking for new flavors though because oats themselves are not that tasty.
This maple vanilla strawberry oatmeal? Tastes almost like a dessert and it’s one of my favorites!

Try it and lemme know!

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Vanilla strawberry oatmeal into a ceramic bowl

How to make the perfect CREAMY strawberry oatmeal

I could spend thousands of words describing how to make the perfect oatmeal, and…bore you. Good news though: last year I shared a detailed post on how to make oats, step-by-step with all the secrets.
So, if you want, go read that first.

At the end of the day, making the perfect creamy strawberry oatmeal is really simple. You just have to:

  • Combine 1 part oats and 3 parts water, a pinch of salt (IMPORTANT), vanilla extract and chopped fresh strawberries;
step-by-step how to make strawberry oatmeal
See how creamy? Watch the video to see the consistency!
  • Stir, and cook until creamy: if you’re using rolled oats instead of instant, it’ll take a few more minutes.
  • Remember to keep stirring!

And it’s done! See how creamy?

It almost tastes like a dessert…

OMG. I swear, this strawberry oatmeal almost tastes like a dessert!
And since you cannot have dessert every single morning (duh), this is definitely a nice alternative (plus, there are no refined sugars!)

I think it’s because of the vanilla-strawberry-maple syrup combination.

See those juicy syrupy strawberries on the surface (look at the picture below)? I simply caramelized them with some maple syrup (you can use honey, if you’re not vegan), in a small pan. In a couple of minutes your instant “jam” is ready and it’s freaking delicious.

[Final touch: a sprinkle of cinnamon, which pairs amazing with this fruit]

Strawberry oatmeal with maple syrup and a sprinkle of cinnamon into a bowl

As I mentioned above, there are no refined sugars and the only ones here, except for the strawberries inside, are on top (maple + fruit), so it’s your choice to put more or less.

So, you ready to brighten up your day with this nutritious and delicious breakfast?

Which oats are healthiest?

When it comes to oats, there are different varieties you can choose from: whole oat groats, steel-cut oats, rolled oats, instant oats…
And you may wonder: which ones do I have to pick? Which of these are healthiest?

The answer to the first question is pretty simple: for this recipe you should use rolled or instant oats.

Regarding the second question, short answer is: no oats are healthier than others.
Or, better say: all of them contain benefits (fibers, vitamins, minerals…). Whole oat groats are the least processed, but they take longer to cook (not ideal for a quick breakfast). They have more of a nutty flavor.
Rolled and instant are more processed (but not in a “bad way”), and they contain basically the same nutrients.
So, choose what you like most!

Personally, I love using organic instant oats OR rolled oats that I previously ground using my food processor.

 A bowl of Vanilla strawberry oatmeal on a newspaper onto a tray

Can I make this oatmeal with other fruit?

Of course! You can use other berries, for example.
Or peaches, apricots and other Summer fruit when in season.
But also pears, apples, oranges (and chocolate *drooling*).
Just try different combinations!

The ideal breakfast in bed with Vanilla strawberry oatmeal

Can I store this oatmeal with strawberries in the fridge?

Totally! I made this around 11 am to take photos, then I put it into a jar, covered and stored it into the fridge.
Confession: I also forgot about it and I ate it two days later! lol

You can basically transform it into a sort of ‘overnight oats’.

And, if you add milk or plant milk, you can then blend it and obtain a smoothie! Awesome, uh?


Do you have other questions?

It’s not easy to answer all the questions you may have, so PLEASE leave a comment below and I’m glad to reply! Thank you.


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Vanilla strawberry oatmeal into a ceramic bowl

VANILLA STRAWBERRY OATMEAL

A delicious breakfast that almost tastes like a dessert: strawberry oatmeal with vanilla extract and maple syrup!
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Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 8 minutes
Servings: 1 person
Author: Roberta

Ingredients

  • 60 gr Fresh (or frozen) strawberries - (you can vary the amount to taste)
  • 60 gr Oats (I've used instant oats, but I love using rolled oats as well) - (with NO ADDED sugars inside!)
  • 180 gr Water
  • a pinch Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • Maple syrup
  • Cinnamon powder

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients except for the maple syrup. Stir.
  • Bring to a boil and cook on low heat until creamy (about 3 minutes) – watch the video in the post above.
  • Garnish with fresh strawberries, maple syrup and a pinch of cinnamon powder.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
VANILLA STRAWBERRY OATMEAL
Amount Per Serving (1 person)
Calories 274 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Protein 9g18%
* Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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You what you could use on top of this oatmeal? My easy peasy roasted strawberries!

Roasted strawberries no sugar

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  1. Kate says

    October 09, 2020 at 11:06 am

    5 stars
    Amazing! We still have local strawberries in October so I made this oatmeal for breakfast this morning. So delicious and I will be freezing some of my strawberries because I can’t wait to make this during those cold winter months. Thank you for another great recipe, Roberta!

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    • Roberta says

      October 09, 2020 at 11:18 am

      Yayyyy Kate!
      I still have some frozen strawberries from Spring so I might do this tomorrow. You inspired me!:D

      Reply
  2. Nora says

    August 17, 2020 at 7:57 pm

    5 stars
    I liked your page with details. Everything is perfect. Thank you for this incredible recipe ,so yummy

    Reply
    • Roberta says

      August 18, 2020 at 8:06 am

      Thanks Nora!:)

      Reply
  3. Alexa Jordan says

    June 16, 2020 at 4:34 am

    I have a fresh batch of strawberries that I need to use up. This looks delicious!

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