I love an easy breakfast recipe. When I was a kid I LOVED the kellog’s special K cereal with red berries. For me, it was all about the freeze dried strawberries. I thought they were exclusive to that cereal and didn’t exist anywhere else. NEWSFLASH, you can buy just the strawberries separate from the cereal. I had no idea. So as soon as I bought them I was putting them in everything from cereal to oatmeal to brownies. This strawberry oatmeal recipe is the elevated version of my favorite cereal as a kid, just in the warm and cozy version!

Honestly, I hated oatmeal as a kid… but, it has been one of my go-to breakfast as an adult! The toppings are endless, from my banana peanut butter oatmeal, to my apple peanut butter oatmeal to my peanut butter apple chocolate chip oatmeal… I love them all!

why you’ll love this gluten free oatmeal recipe

This Strawberry Oatmeal recipe is sweetened with just a ripe banana and ZERO added sugar! No need to add heaping tablespoons of sugar to your oatmeal. This recipe makes the oatmeal sweet by using other ingredients.
This oatmeal with strawberries recipe is SUPER allergy friendly. You can use gluten free oats like I did for gluten free oatmeal. You can use dairy free milk and chocolate chips for a dairy free recipe! To make this nut free just skip the peanut butter powder!
And the entire Strawberry Oatmeal recipe comes together in less than 15 minutes!
I love to use fresh strawberries during strawberry season or freeze dried strawberries during the winter.

ingredients & substitutions

Gluten-Free Oats: I used rolled oats for the oatmeal with strawberries. If you are celiac like me, make sure to choose gluten free oats! I even buy the oats mixed with quinoa and chia seeds for extra texture.

Mashed bananas: Sweetener and adds moisture to the Strawberry Oatmeal recipe. You can substitute with applesauce or pumpkin puree.

Oat Milk: An easy way that helps me keep this dairy free. Oat milk adds a creamy, slightly sweet, and dairy-free base to the oatmeal. You can also use any other plant-based milks like soy, almond, or cashew milk to make this dairy free oatmeal.

Protein powder: Adds protein. You can substitute with nut butter (almond butter, cashew butter), chia seeds or ground flaxseed for a protein boost. If you do not want to use protein powder just use more oats.

Peanut butter powder: Adds peanut butter flavor without the extra fat to the strawberry oatmeal. You can substitute with regular peanut butter or any other nut butter you like.

Toppings: Add any of your favorite toppings to the oatmeal with strawberries. Chocolate chips, freeze-dried chopped strawberries, and sliced banana – add sweetness and fun textures. You can use any toppings you like – nuts, seeds, fresh fruit, or a drizzle of honey. You can also add a sprinkling of brown sugar, a pinch of salt, sugar, vanilla extract or almond extract, pure maple syrup, non-dairy yogurt or greek yogurt, additional fresh strawberries or strawberry jam.

directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan or medium saucepan, whisk together the mashed bananas, oats, oat milk, protein powder, and peanut butter powder.

Step 2

Place the small pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the oat mixture thickens and the oats are tender.

Step 3

Remove the Strawberry Oatmeal recipe from the heat and pour it into a bowl. Get creative and top it with your favorite ingredients! Some ideas include chocolate chips, freeze-dried strawberries, and sliced banana.

expert tips & tricks

What oatmeal do I use? Instant oatmeal is the quickest to prepare, with a soft and mushy texture. Steel-cut oatmeal takes the longest to cook but has a chewy and hearty texture. Rolled oats cook in 5-10 minutes and have a soft yet slightly chewy texture. Other varieties include quick oats, thick-cut oats, and whole grain oats. The best choice depends on your preference for texture, cooking time, and flavor. They will all work here!
Any nut butter will work! If peanut butter isn’t your thing, you can use almond butter or cashew butter in this Strawberry Oatmeal recipe!
Add some vanilla extract for extra flavored oatmeal!
Any milk works! I keep oat milk stocked all the time so it is my personal go to but any regular or plant based milk will work here.

recipe variations

You can uses strawberry milk in this homemade oatmeal to enhance the strawberry flavor in your creamy bowl of oatmeal. Add fresh strawberries in addition to the freeze dried strawberries to enhance the strawberry oats.
Sub blueberries instead of strawberries for a blueberry oatmeal.
Use a cake flavor or vanilla flavor protein for added flavoring to the oats without adding added sugar.
Make this strawberry oatmeal nut free by subbing more protein powder in place of the peanut butter powder.
To make this vegan, simply ensure your protein powder is plant-based.
If you love oatmeal with strawberries but don’t have the time to make it in the morning, overnight oats are a great option to save time! You can even add some cottage cheese to make cottage cheese overnight oats for a high protein option1

serving, storing and meal prepping

This strawberry oatmeal is best served warm, so I like to enjoy it right after cooking.

For any leftovers, I letlet the oatmeal cool completely before storing it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat individual strawberry oatmeal recipe portions, I pop into the microwave and cook on 30 second increments, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.

To meal prep this strawberry oatmeal, I juts double or triple the batch and divide it into separate containers after cooking. I reheat frozen oatmeal in the microwave.

Easy Strawberry Oatmeal Recipe (Gluten Free)

Kayla Cappiello

I love an easy breakfast. When I was a kid I LOVED the kellog's special K cereal with red berries. For me, it was all about the freeze dried strawberries. I thought they were exclusive to that cereal and didn't exist anywhere else. NEWSFLASH, you can buy just the strawberries separate from the cereal. I had no idea. So as soon as I bought them I was putting them in everything from cereal to oatmeal to brownies. This strawberry oatmeal recipe is the elevated version of my favorite cereal as a kid, just in the warm and cozy version!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings 1 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
2 ripe bananas mashed
⅔ cup oat milk
1 tbsp protein powder gluten free/dairy free
1 tbsp peanut butter powder
1 tbsp Chocolate chips Dairy Free
2 tbsp freeze-dried strawberries or fresh
1/2 Banana Sliced

Instructions

Combine everything but the toppings: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the mashed bananas, oats, oat milk, protein powder, and peanut butter powder.
Cook the oatmeal: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the oatmeal thickens and the oats are tender.
Serve and enjoy! Remove the oatmeal from the heat and pour it into a bowl.
Top with chocolate chips, freeze-dried strawberries, and sliced banana.

Notes

You can uses strawberry milk in this homemade oatmeal to enhance the strawberry flavor in your creamy bowl of oatmeal. Add fresh strawberries in addition to the freeze dried strawberries to enhance the strawberry oats.

Sub blueberries instead of strawberries for a blueberry oatmeal.

Use a cake flavor or vanilla flavor protein for added flavoring to the oats without adding added sugar.

Make this strawberry oatmeal nut free by subbing more protein powder in place of the peanut butter powder.

To make this vegan, simply ensure your protein powder is plant-based.