The BEST Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal

Oatmeal is such a versatile type of food! You can have it with cinnamon, vanilla, bananas, peaches, or… strawberries! This fun strawberries and cream oatmeal is bursting with flavor with the fresh strawberries and sweet creme drizzle.

Try this on a weekday or on a relaxing and slow Sunday morning. You will love this recipe and I hope you add it to your weekly or monthly rotation!

Ingredients For This Strawberries And Cream Oatmeal

Oatmeal

• Old-fashioned oats
• Almond milk or milk of choice
• Vanilla extract
• Pure maple syrup or honey
• Fresh strawberries
• Pinch of Salt

Vanilla Cream Drizzle

• Half and half or whole milk or cream
• Egg yolks
• Sugar
• Cornstarch
• Vanilla extract
• Pinch of Salt

You can easily make this recipe gluten-free and dairy-free by just using certified GF oats (as I do for this recipe) and your favorite plant-based milk.

It’s kid-friendly, naturally sweetened, and ready in under 15 minutes. What more could you ask for? 🍓😍

Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Start your morning with this cozy Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal recipe—creamy, naturally sweet, and perfect for a healthy, satisfying breakfast. Made with simple ingredients and fresh strawberries, it's an easy way to enjoy a nutritious start to your day.

Ingredients

Oatmeal

• 1 cup Old-fashioned oats
• 2 cups Almond milk or milk of choice
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp Pure maple syrup or honey adjust to taste
• ½ cup Fresh strawberries diced (reserve a few for topping)
• Pinch of Salt enhances flavor

Vanilla Cream Drizzle

• 1 ¾ cups Half and half or whole milk or cream
• 2 Large egg yolks
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• 2 tsp Cornstarch
• 2 tsp Vanilla extract
• Pinch of Salt

Instructions

• In a medium saucepan over medium to high heat, add the milk and a dash of salt and bring to a bowl.
• Add the oats into the saucepan, then reduce to a simmer.
• Stir in the vanilla extract. Let it cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are soft and creamy.
• Spoon into bowls and top with 1/2 cup of fresh strawberries, drizzle 1 tbsp of honey, and add a dash of milk.
• Mix your cream ingredients together in a small bowl. With a spoon, lightly (or heavily) drizzle the vanilla cream over your bowl of oatmeal and strawberries.