This berries and cream oatmeal is the perfect breakfast for when you are craving something sweet. It is so creamy, has bursts of fresh strawberries in every bite, and is naturally sweetened. Plus it is loaded with probiotics and helps to support healthy gut.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • It is the perfect balanced breakfast to start your day.
  • It is incredibly easy to make.
  • This berries and cream oatmeal is packed with bursts of fresh strawberries and homemade jam.
  • These oats are loaded with probiotics and fiber to help support a healthy gut.
  • It is naturally sweetened making it refined sugar free.
  • It’s great for busy mornings.

Ingredients & Substitutions

  • Rolled Oats. You will need one cup of old fashioned rolled oats. Choose organic and certified gluten free. One degree sprouted oats are my favorite.
  • Water or milk. You will use water or milk to cook the oats.
  • Cinnamon. Cinnamon adds a dash of flavor to these.
  • Kefir. Lifeway organic plain kefir is used to make this berries and cream oatmeal extra creamy. Drizzling on top add amazing creaminess and a boost of probiotics.
  • Honey. Drizzling with honey adds a little extra sweetness to the oats.
  • Strawberries & jam. A mix of fresh strawberries and homemade jam are a must for these oats.
  • Collagen. This is optional but adds a boost of protein.

How to Make Berries & Cream Oatmeal

Step 1

Prepare the oats. Make the oatmeal according to the package, after you make the oats you can stir in some collagen for extra protein.

Step 2

Add the toppings. Top with fresh strawberries, homemade jam, honey, and lifeway kefir. Enjoy!!

berries and cream oatmeal

Expert Tips

  • For extra strawberry goodness you can use Lifeway Kefir Organic Strawberry Kefir.
  • For a boost of protein, add a scoop of collagen.
  • Choose organic oats if possible, as oats are highly sprayed with glyphosate.
  • For creamier oats, use milk instead of water.
Is this berries and cream oatmeal gluten free?

Yes! Just make sure you choose certified gluten free oats.

Is it dairy free?

While it is not dairy free, kefir is a lactose friendly option!

Can I sub the strawberries?

Absolutely, sub with whatever fruit you desire.

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Yield: 1 serving

Berries and Cream Oatmeal

Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Author: Kelsey Romano
This berries and cream oatmeal is the perfect breakfast for when you are craving something sweet. It is so creamy, has bursts of fresh strawberries in every bite, and is naturally sweetened. Plus it is loaded with probiotics and helps to support healthy gut.
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Ingredients
 

  • ½ cup organic rolled oats
  • 1 cup water, sub milk of choice
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ cup lifeway kefir plain kefir, for serving
  • 1 tbsp raw honey, for serving
  • fresh strawberries, for serving
  • homemade jam, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the oats. Make the oatmeal according to the package, after you make the oats you can stir in some collagen for extra protein.
  • Add the toppings. Top with fresh strawberries, homemade jam, honey, and lifeway kefir. Enjoy!!

Notes

  • For extra strawberry goodness you can use Lifeway Kefir Organic Strawberry Kefir.
  • For a boost of protein, add a scoop of collagen.
  • Always choose organic when it comes to oats, as oats are highly sprayed with glyphosate.
  • For creamier oats, use milk instead of water.
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