It's easy Peaches and Creamy Oatmeal A cozy, warming breakfast that tastes like pie! This is one of our favorite easy breakfast ideas, made with fresh or frozen peaches, maple, vanilla, and cinnamon. Peach Oatmeal for the win!

Why we love this recipe

After one bite of this oatmeal, Alex whispered to me, “Don't tell Mom, but this is just as good as peach pie, and so much easier!” Yes, this peach oatmeal really does taste like fresh peach pie (although personally I think my mom's pie is a little better).

If you're looking for an easy way to get every peach this season, this is it! It turns this sweet stone fruit into a cozy and hearty breakfast, tossed with maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Top with crunchy pecans, and every bite is packed with sweet, tart fruit! Our family is obsessed. oatmeal And, needless to say, the peaches and cream oatmeal was a real winner here (I couldn't resist taking a bite).

Ingredients for Peachy Creamy Oatmeal

All you need is a handful of pantry ingredients plus peaches to bring this peachy-creamy oatmeal to life. We love it with fresh, seasonal peaches, but you can make it out of season, too. Here are our tips and substitutions:

Old-fashioned oatmeal: Avoid quick-cooking or instant oatmeal: Old Fashioned oatmeal has a much better texture.
Fresh peaches: Fresh peaches taste best, but you can substitute frozen or canned peaches. See notes below!
maple syrup: We prefer pure maple syrup as a sweetener, but you can substitute honey, agave nectar, or even brown sugar or granulated sugar.
Vanilla extract and cinnamon: These two flavors add nuance to the taste and make it more pie-like. We highly recommend using both, but in a pinch you can use just one.
Heavy cream: Heavy cream adds a creamy richness. You can also use half and half or whole milk. For vegans, use non-dairy creamer or whole coconut milk.

Tips for Substituting Frozen or Canned Peaches

Peaches and Cream with Oats is best with fresh peaches, but you can also substitute canned or frozen peaches!

Thaw frozen peaches until soft enough to dice, then stir them into the oatmeal along with the liquid; add more maple syrup if desired (frozen peaches can be tart).
If you are using canned peaches, adjust the amount of maple syrup if the canned peaches had added sugar.

Peach Oatmeal Filling Ideas

We love this Peaches and Cream Oatmeal topped with chopped pecans, but there are so many other ideas that are delicious! Here are some fun ideas:

Storage of leftovers

Peaches and Cream Oatmeal will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave, and don't forget to top with fresh peaches and maple syrup again.

Dietary notes

This peach oatmeal recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free. For vegans, use non-dairy creamer or full-fat coconut milk.

More breakfast ideas

Several Yet easy breakfast ideas We love? Try more oatmeal recipes like oatmeal with strawberries, blueberry oatmealor oatmeal with apples and cinnamongo for it Banana Baked Oatmeal or banana oatmeal pancakesor do sunny side up eggs, more than average eggsor for hard-boiled eggs.

FAQ

Can you use rolled oats instead of rolled oats?

No, whole grain oats require different cooking times. Jump to Steel cuts oats.

What varieties of peaches are best for oatmeal?

Both fresh and frozen peaches work well in oatmeal. If you use fresh peaches, choose ripe but firm ones for the best flavor and texture. Frozen peaches should be thawed until soft enough to dice; they are often more tart than fresh peaches, so you may need to add more sugar. If you use canned peaches, drain them well before adding them to the oatmeal.

What other ways are there to serve oatmeal with peaches?

In addition to classic oatmeal, here are some other ways to enjoy the flavor of peach oatmeal:

Overnight Oats: Combine oats, milk, and peaches in a jar and refrigerate overnight for a quick and easy breakfast. Use the ingredient ratios in this recipe. Overnight Oatmeal Recipe.

Baked Oatmeal: Bake oatmeal in a casserole for a warm, filling breakfast. Use the ingredient proportions in this recipe. Baked Oatmeal Recipe.

Smoothie bowl: Blend oatmeal with milk, peaches and other ingredients for a refreshing and filling smoothie.

Description

This easy peaches and cream oatmeal is a cozy, warming 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!

1 cup Old-fashioned oatmeal (No quick cooking or instant)
2 cups water
1 cup diced fresh peaches (about 1 big peach (see notes)
2 To 3 spoons of maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons heavy cream (or non-dairy cream or full-fat coconut milk for vegans)
For garnish: maple syrup and sliced or diced fresh peaches,hopped pecans or almonds

In a saucepan, add oats, water, peaches, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt, stirring. Bring to a boil and cook for 5-7 minutes, until thickened and oats are tender.
Remove from heat and stir in cream. Taste and add more maple syrup (up to 1 tablespoon) if desired, keeping in mind that you will also be adding maple syrup for sweetness.
Before serving, drizzle with maple syrup, chopped pecans, sliced or diced peaches, and a little cream (this is essential, as it really brings out the peach flavor). Refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave, and don't forget to top with fresh peaches and maple syrup again.

Notes

*Canned or frozen peaches may be substituted if desired. Thaw frozen peaches until soft enough to dice, then stir into oatmeal along with liquid; add more maple syrup if desired (frozen peaches can be tart). Adjust maple syrup if canned peaches have added sugar.

We prefer pure maple syrup as a sweetener, but you can substitute honey, agave nectar, or even brown sugar or granulated sugar.

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

You can replace the heavy cream with whole milk or half and half.