You guys, I can’t stop thinking about fall. I. Am. So. Ready. And it’s going to be AGES before it’s cool here in Arizona. But, as I dream of cooler mornings, I find myself gravitating towards all kinds of warm breakfasts, like this homemade peaches and cream oatmeal. This easy stovetop oatmeal is the perfect way to start your day whether it’s winter, spring, summer, or fall and it’s ready to go in 15 minutes flat.

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Ingredient Notes

• I like to use rolled oats because they’re so chewy and hearty. You could also use steel cut oats or even quick-cooking oats if you’re pressed for time (remember to adjust the cooking time down though).
• I usually use 2% milk or almond milk for a nutty vibe, but you can use whatever milk you love.
• Using half water and half milk helps the oatmeal be less sticky, but you can substitute 2 cups of milk if you’d rather.
• The salt enhances the flavors—it makes a big different, don’t skip it.
• The plain Greek yogurt makes the oatmeal extra creamy as well as adding a nice dose of protein.
• Peach (fresh, chopped into chunks): Brings that juicy, fruity goodness (obvi—wink).

Step-By-Step Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, mix the oats, milk, water, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sea salt together. And give it a good stir.
2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook for 10 ish minutes. You’ll want to keep an eye on it, stirring occasionally to prevent the oats from sticking to the bottom or to prevent it from boiling over. Cook until the oats are tender and the oatmeal has thickened. If you like your oatmeal thicker, cook it a bit longer to remove more moisture.
3. Once the oatmeal is cooked, remove it from the heat. Stir in the Greek yogurt and the chopped peaches. Mix until everything is well combined.
4. Scoop the oatmeal into two bowls and top with more peaches, a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans for some crunch, a splash of milk or cream, and a dash or two more of cinnamon.

Recipe Tips & Notes

• If you like your oatmeal sweeter, feel free to add a bit more brown sugar. Or, you can drizzle some honey or maple syrup on top to add more sweetness and flavor—both are really good options.
• I don’t recommend cooking the peaches in the oatmeal because they break down too much and you lose the chunky, al dente texture that makes this oatmeal so great. Just make sure to use nice, ripe peaches.
• You can swap out the peaches for other fruits like berries, apples, or even bananas. The Greek yogurt can be replaced with any kind of yogurt, maybe vanilla or vanilla and honey? Mmm.

Storage & Reheating

If you happen to have any leftovers (which is rare in my house, haha), store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. When you’re ready to reheat it, add a splash of milk or water and give it a good stir to restore that creamy texture.

Peaches and Cream Oatmeal

By: Kristine Underwood

You'll love the comforting flavors of this peaches and cream oatmeal. It combines hearty rolled oats, juicy fresh peaches, and creamy Greek yogurt for a delicious and nourishing breakfast. Topped with sliced peaches, chopped nuts, or a dash of cinnamon, it's the perfect cozy start to your day.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Breakfast & Brunch

Cuisine American

Servings 2 bowls

Calories 312 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup milk (any kind)
• 1 cup water (***may use 2 cups of milk if you prefer – see notes)
• 2 TBS brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
• 1 cup fresh peaches (one peach, chopped into chunks)

Instructions

• In a medium saucepan, mix the oats, milk, water, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and sea salt together.
  1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup milk, 1 cup water, 2 TBS brown sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• Cook oat mixture over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, until oats are tender and oatmeal has thickened to a desired consistency.
• Once cooked, remove from heat and stir in the Greek yogurt and peaches and mix until smooth.
  1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1 cup fresh peaches
• Serve topped with more peaches, chopped walnuts or pecans, a splash of milk or cream, and a dash or two of cinnamon.
• Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Add a splash of milk or water when reheating to restore the creamy texture.

Notes

• The nutritional information does not include toppings. It’s only for the prepared oatmeal.
• The nutritional information was calculated using 2% milk.
• You can use 2 cups of milk instead of 1 cup milk and 1 cup water if you prefer. Using all milk will yield a thicker and stickier oatmeal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 bowlCalories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 13gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 377mgPotassium: 461mgFiber: 5gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 373IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 210mgIron: 2mg