Description
Delicious Peaches & Cream Oatmeal is a comforting breakfast dish featuring creamy rolled oats cooked with milk and sweetened with honey or maple syrup. Topped with fresh diced peaches, a drizzle of heavy cream, crunchy nuts, and a hint of cinnamon, this recipe offers a perfect balance of creamy, fruity, and nutty flavors for a nourishing and satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal Base
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk (use almond milk for a dairy-free option)
Flavors & Toppings
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ripe peach, pitted and diced
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or chopped pecans
- A pinch of cinnamon
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring water and salt to boil: In a medium saucepan, bring the 2 cups of water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Cook oats: Stir in 1 cup of rolled oats, reduce heat to low, and let cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add milk: Pour in 1/2 cup milk and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until the oats absorb most of the liquid and achieve a creamy consistency.
- Sweeten and flavor: Stir in 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract evenly into the oatmeal.
- Portion oatmeal: Divide the creamy cooked oatmeal into individual serving bowls.
- Add peaches: Top each bowl with the diced ripe peach for natural sweetness and freshness.
- Drizzle cream: Add 1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut cream over the peaches and oatmeal for rich creaminess.
- Add nuts and spice: Sprinkle with 1/4 cup sliced almonds or chopped pecans and a pinch of cinnamon for crunch and warm flavor.
- Garnish: Optionally, garnish with fresh mint leaves for a refreshing herbal note and visual appeal.
- Serve warm: Enjoy the comforting and flavorful peaches and cream oatmeal warm for a perfect breakfast meal.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond milk and heavy cream with coconut cream.
- You can use maple syrup instead of honey to keep the recipe vegan-friendly.
- The nuts can be toasted lightly for extra crunch and enhanced flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness to taste by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup.
- Fresh mint leaves are optional but add a nice pop of color and freshness.
- This oatmeal reheats well in the microwave; add a splash of milk when reheating to loosen the texture if needed.
