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Peaches and Cream Oatmeal

Peaches and Cream Oatmeal
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This easy peaches and cream oatmeal is a cozy, comforting breakfast that tastes like pie! It’s one of our favorite easy breakfast ideas, made with fresh or frozen peaches, maple, vanilla, and cinnamon. Peach oatmeal for the win!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Old Fashioned rolled oats (not quick cooking or instant)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup diced fresh peaches (about 1 large peach; see notes)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream (or non-dairy creamer or full fat coconut milk, for vegan)
  • For topping: maple syrup and sliced or diced fresh peaches, chopped pecans or almonds

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, add the oats, water, peaches, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt, stirring. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until thickened and the oats are tender.
  2. Remove from the heat and stir in the cream. Taste and if desired, use more maple syrup (up to 1 tablespoon), keeping in mind you’ll also top with maple syrup for sweetness.
  3. To serve, top with a drizzle of maple syrup, chopped pecans, sliced or diced peaches and a small drizzle of cream (this is required and what brings out the peach flavor). Leftovers store refrigerated for up 5 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave, and make sure to garnish again with fresh peaches and maple syrup.

Notes

*If desired, you can substitute canned or frozen peaches. Defrost frozen peaches until they are soft enough to dice, then add to the oatmeal along with their liquid; add more maple syrup if desired (frozen peaches can have a tart flavor). Adjust the maple syrup accordingly if the canned peaches have added sugar.

Our sweetener of choice is pure maple syrup, but you can substitute honey, agave nectar, or even brown sugar or granulated sugar.

These two flavorings add nuance to the flavor and make it taste like pie. We highly recommend using both, but you can use just one in a pinch.

You can substitute half and half or whole milk for the heavy cream.

Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/peaches-and-cream-oatmeal/