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Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal

Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal

The ultimate breakfast comfort food! Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal combines creamy oats with fresh strawberries for a deliciously sweet start to your day. Perfect for meal prep, this easy dish will keep you satisfied and energized all morning long. You’ll want to make it tonight!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups steel-cut oats no substitution
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 cups milk any variety
  • 1 ½ cups strawberries + more for serving
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 dash sea salt
  • ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 cup plain Greek or regular yogurt

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

  1. Grease the inside of your slow cooker with melted butter, coconut oil, or spray for easier clean-up.
  2. In your slow cooker, combine 2 cups steel-cut oats, 4 cups water, 3 cups milk, 1 ½ cups strawberries, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ cup maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a dash of sea salt. Stir well.
  3. Place the lid on the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, depending on your preferred texture.
  4. If you're short on time, cook on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  5. Give the oatmeal a good stir before serving and mix in 1 cup plain Greek or regular yogurt.
  6. Serve warm, topped with additional strawberries.
  7. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • Milk: Use any milk you like for this oatmeal recipe.
  • Note on Burning: If your slow cooker burns the bottom of the oats, just don't stir the burnt bottom into the remaining oatmeal.
  • Storage: Store leftover oatmeal in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.