Indulge in the sweet, luscious flavor of our stovetop Peaches and Cream Oatmeal, an easy and heartwarming recipe that combines the simple goodness of pantry staples with fresh juicy peaches. This hearty breakfast is perfect for summertime peach season and is ready in one pot in under 20 minutes for a delicious start to the day.
Remember those peaches & cream instant oatmeal packets by the Quaker Oats Company? Growing up, we loved these! As delicious as they are, we knew we could do better, with fresh, wholesome ingredients! We took fresh, sweet peaches and combined them with a few pantry staples to make a yummy breakfast.
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❤️Why we love this recipe
- Made with simple, wholesome ingredients. Anything you need to make this recipe can be found in your fridge and pantry, and anywhere peaches are sold during peach season. No artificial flavor added, just wholesome, whole ingredients. It's a great way to use up peaches or switch up your oat routine!
- Customizable sweetness level. If you prefer things without much sugar added, this recipe is for you. Add as much or as little sugar as you like to suit your preferences.
- Easy to alter to suit multiple diet types. Need a gluten free and vegan option? Want a lower sugar option? This recipe is super easy to alter so that it can suit different diet types!
- Great for meal prep. Make a large batch, then pre-portion it into separate containers to eat the next day and throughout the week for an easy summer breakfast. Enjoy these oats hot or cold.
🍑Ingredients
Here are the ingredients we used for this recipe. You can find more information for substitutions below.
- Milk.
- Water.
- Kosher salt.
- Brown sugar.
- Oats. We use old fashioned oats or rolled oats. Quick oats (instant oats), or even steel cut oats could work as well. Please note, that using a different kind of oats will impact the cooking time, so be sure to prepare the oats according to the package directions.
- Chia seeds. Technically optional, but we think it creates the perfect texture.
- Fresh peaches. Choose juicy, ripe peaches without blemishes.
- Cinnamon.
- Vanilla extract.
- Heavy cream. To top your oatmeal (optional).
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✨Substitutions & variations
Here are a few suggestions on additional flavors to try, or simple variations to this recipe.
- Vegan. Use your favorite dairy-free milk like oat milk, coconut milk, or soy milk.
- Gluten-free. Just be sure to find oats that were produced in a facility without any other items with gluten if you are celiac. Bob's Red Mill has a great gluten-free rolled oat! (affiliate link)
- Lower sugar. Use a sugar substitute, our favorite is Brown Swerve (affiliate link).
- Natural sweeteners. You can use your favorite sweetener in place of the brown sugar. Some popular choices are maple syrup, honey, coconut sugar, or agave nectar.
- Protein packed. That's a few ways you can bump up the protein in this recipe! We have tried making this recipe on the stovetop with whey protein powder, and it just clumps up, so we don't recommend that. Instead, we prefer using collagen peptides (affiliate link) that dissolve really easily. You can also stir in your favorite nut butter, some Greek yogurt, and/or hemp hearts for extra protein.
- Add some healthy fats. Want to add more fat to make this oatmeal more filling? Try adding nut butter, hemp hearts, a little bit of coconut oil, or some heavy cream.
- No fresh peaches. If you're making this recipe outside of peach season and you want to enjoy the taste of delicious peaches, try stirring in some chopped up canned peaches, frozen peaches, or peach jam instead of fresh peaches.
- No chia seeds. If you don't want to use chia seeds, no worries. With that said, they do help absorb liquid, so you may need to add extra oats, or reduce some of the liquid added.
🔪Prep work
- Cut peaches into small pieces.
- Measure out all remaining ingredients.
📋Instructions
Bring water, milk, and salt to a soft boil over medium-low heat. (Image 1)
Add in brown sugar, and stir to dissolve. (Image 2)
Add in the oats (Image 3), followed by the chia seeds (Image 4), and simmer for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to thicken.
Stir in chopped peaches, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. (Image 5)
Simmer for another 3-5 minutes to thicken, or until the desired consistency is reached. (Image 6)
✨Pro Tip: You will need to cook until the oat mixture has absorbed the liquid or until the oats are the texture you prefer. The cook time will vary based on the type of oats you're using.
Now, pour on a little fresh cream or another splash of milk, more fresh peaches and your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
✨Tips & tricks
- Sweeten to taste. Add more or less brown sugar or sweetener of choice according to your preferences.
- Gently boil the milk and water mixture, then immediately reduce the heat to a simmer. Milk can scald (burn) easily, and it's gross! With that said, we do need to gently boil the mixture for a few moments to dissolve the salt and brown sugar. After that, reduce to a simmer to avoid any burning.
- Be sure to use the package directions on your oats for guidance. As we mentioned before, different types of oats will take different amounts of time to cook, so while you can use our recipe as a guide, please keep in mind we used rolled oats (or old fashioned oats) so which will impact the cook time.
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💭Frequently Asked Questions
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop. Do not freeze.
Certainly! Combine all of the ingredients in jars and cover, then place in the fridge overnight until all the ingredients are absorbed. Top with more fruit, sweeteners, and milk or cream to serve and enjoy!
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📖 Recipe
Peaches and Cream Oatmeal
Equipment
- dutch oven or saucepan
- Rubber Spatula
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups milk
- 1.5 cups water
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup rolled oats (also known as old fashioned oats)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 medium peaches, cut into bite sized pieces
- cream, peaches, maple syrup to top (or garnishes of choice)
Instructions
- Bring 1.5 cups of water, 1.5 cups of milk, and ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt to a soft boil over medium-low heat. Add in 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, and stir to dissolve.
- Add in 1 cup of oats and 2 tablespoons chia seeds, and simmer for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to thicken.
- Stir in the chopped peaches, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- Simmer for another 3-5 minutes to thicken, or until the desired consistency is reached.
- Now, pour on a little fresh cream or another splash of milk, more fresh peaches and your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop. Do not freeze.
Notes
- Sweeten to taste. Add more or less brown sugar or sweetener of choice according to your preferences. You can also swap the brown sugar with any sweetener you prefer.
- Milk can be swapped for any nut milk of choice.
- Gently boil the milk and water mixture, then immediately reduce the heat to a simmer. Milk can scald (burn) easily, and it's gross! With that said, we do need to gently boil the mixture for a few moments to dissolve the salt and brown sugar. After that, reduce to a simmer to avoid any burning.
- Be sure to use the package directions on your oats for guidance. As we mentioned before, different types of oats will take different amounts of time to cook, so while you can use our recipe as a guide, please keep in mind we used rolled oats (or old fashioned oats) so which will impact the cook time.
- To make this into overnight oats: Combine all of the ingredients in jars and cover, then place in the fridge overnight until all the ingredients are absorbed. Top with more fruit, sweeteners, and milk or cream to serve and enjoy!
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