Strawberries & Cream Oatmeal

Strawberries and cream are a match made in heaven, and now you can enjoy this combo in your oatmeal in 20 minutes or less. This Fit Foodie Finds recipe uses only simple ingredients. Oatmeal is loaded with fiber, vitamins and minerals to keep you energized and satisfied all morning long.

Strawberries & Cream Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats (certified gluten-free if necessary)
• 2 cups chopped strawberries
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 medium banana, mashed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Directions

Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Turn to medium-high heat, and bring to a boil. Then, reduce heat to medium, and let cook until thick and creamy (about 7 minutes), stirring often. Remove from heat, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 4 |  Serving Size: 1/4 recipe

Per serving: Calories: 291; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 152mg; Carbohydrate: 51g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 15g; Protein: 9g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 582mg; Iron: 17%; Vitamin A: 11%; Vitamin C: 79%; Calcium: 58% 

Lee is the author, recipe creator, and photographer behind the healthy food blog, Fit Foodie Finds. She’s based in the Twin Cities where she runs her blog full time, teaches group fitness, and loves anything and everything about the outdoors. Check out her out on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Photo courtesy of Lee Hersh. Recipe originally published on Fit Foodie Finds.

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