Strawberries and Cream Instant Oatmeal Recipe
This homemade strawberries and cream oatmeal recipe is easy and delicious! It’s perfect for busy mornings and is a recipe the whole family will love! This homemade instant oatmeal is packed full of strawberry flavor and has an irresistibly creamy texture!
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I know oatmeal isn’t usually anyone’s first choice for breakfast, I hated oatmeal as a kid, it wasn’t till I started making my own homemade instant oatmeal, that I actually began to enjoy it.
Today I love eating oatmeal, especially steel-cut oats, and homemade instant oatmeal! This easy strawberry oatmeal recipe is my personal favorite.
Growing up the only time I half enjoyed eating a bowl of oatmeal was when my Mum would treat us kids to a box of instant oatmeal from the store, and though there were plenty of yummy flavors to choose from, I always chose strawberries and cream.
And today I still stand by that choice, only now I make my own instant oatmeal at home! This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and can be thrown together in no time.
It’s perfect for busy weekday mornings or lazy Saturdays, and as it is such a good meal prep recipe, you can easily prep breakfast for the whole week! And even take this homemade strawberries and cream oatmeal on the go!
There are few things I like more than a hot and creamy bowl of oatmeal early in the morning, and this easy recipe not only massively cuts down on cooking time, which is perfect for busy people like me, but it’s also super delicious!
Even if you aren’t a fan of oatmeal, I would highly suggest giving this recipe a try, it’s simple, easy, and might just make an oatmeal lover out of you yet!
How to store instant oatmeal/meal prep ideas
Another big reason I love this recipe so much is that it’s perfect for meal prep, and a great way to start cutting out processed foods! This recipe is sure to be a hit with the entire family and save you time in the kitchen. Plus breakfast might just become your new favorite meal of the day!
You can easily double or even triple this recipe to make a big batch, homemade instant oatmeal will last for at least 1 month, so this recipe was basically made for meal prep! Below you’ll find my two favorite ways to store this recipe for easy meal prep and quick grab-and-go breakfasts!
Create individual oatmeal jars, using 8-oz mason jars with lids.
This is actually my favorite way to prep all my instant oatmeal recipes, I find these jars easy to store and I don’t often have to worry about them getting spilled or lost in the pantry! Simply fill a clean jar with instant oatmeal, followed by your favorite nonperishable oatmeal toppings! (details for this recipe are in the recipe card below). Scraw on the lid and store until ready to eat!
Tip: if you are meal prepping only for yourself, or for other adults, try using a wide-mouth 16-oz canning jar. Prep the same as above, but with this method, you can cook your oatmeal right in the jar!
The second easy way to meal prep instant oatmeal is to create your own homemade instant oatmeal packets.
This can easily be done using sandwich bags, simply label each bag, add your ingredients, seal and you’re done! These bags are great for taking on the go, and they can easily be stored in your pantry as well until ready to eat!
Homemade instant oatmeal jars and packets can be stored in a cool dry place for up to 1 month.
How To Make Strawberries and Cream Instant Oatmeal
Supplies
Ingredients
- homemade instant oatmeal
- freeze-dried strawberries, preferably small strawberry pieces, but you can also use freeze-dried strawberry slices and break/crush them yourself
- heavy cream powder
Directions
Place 1/2 cup of the instant oatmeal mix into a jar, followed by the heavy cream powder and finally the freeze-dried strawberry pieces. Tightly screw on the lid, and set aside until ready to eat.
To eat, pour the strawberries and cream instant oatmeal into a bowl, and add 1-1 1/2 cups boiling water. Cover, and allow the oatmeal to cook for 5 minutes or until thickened to your liking!
Stir and Enjoy!
You can also top this homemade oatmeal with whipped cream and fresh strawberries!
Notes
Strawberries and Cream Instant oatmeal can be stored in a cool, dry spot for up to 1 month.
If this recipe isn’t quite sweet enough for your liking, feel free to add any sweetener of your choice. Brown sugar, white sugar, coconut sugar, maple syrup, and even honey will all work great!
You can also make this recipe extra creamy by using hot milk in place of the hot water. Any type of milk will work, even strawberry milk! Personally, I like to use whole milk, but you can use any type of milk you like, even non-dairy milk! Almond milk, coconut milk, cashew milk, and soy milk will all work well!
Feel free to add any of your favorite toppings to this recipe! Vanilla extract, fresh berries, fresh fruit, a pinch of salt, a splash of cream, and chia seeds would all be delicious!
Be sure to check out these Easy Meal Prep Breakfast Ideas too!
Strawberries and Cream Instant Oatmeal
Equipment
- 8-oz canning jars with lids OR resaleable sandwich bags
Ingredients
- 1 batch homemade instant oatmeal
- freeze-dried strawberries preferably small strawberry pieces, but you can also use freeze-dried strawberry slices and break/crush them yourself
- heavy cream powder
Instructions
- Place 1/2 cup of the instant oatmeal mix into a jar, followed by 1 tbsp of the heavy cream powder, and finally 2 tbsp of the freeze-dried strawberry pieces. Tightly screw on the lid, and set aside until ready to eat.
- To eat, pour the strawberries and cream instant oatmeal into a bowl, and add 1-1 1/2 cups boiling water. Cover, and allow the oatmeal to cook for 5 minutes or until thickened to your liking!
- Stir and Enjoy!
- You can also top this homemade oatmeal with whipped cream and fresh strawberries!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
