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!
Why we love this recipe
After one bite of this oatmeal, Alex whispered to me, “Don’t tell your mom, but this is just as good as peach pie and way easier!” Yes, this peach oatmeal really does taste like fresh peach pie (though personally I do feel like Mom’s pie has a tiny leg up).
If you’re looking for a low-effort way to each peaches this season, this is it! It turns this sweet stone fruit into a cozy and filling breakfast, mixed with some maple syrup, cinnamon and vanilla extract. Sprinkle with some crunchy pecans and each bite is a pop of sweet tart fruit! Our family is obsessed with oatmeal and needless to say, peaches and cream oatmeal was a huge winner over here (I couldn’t stop sneaking bites.)
Ingredients notes for peaches and cream oatmeal
All you need is a handful of pantry ingredients plus peaches to make this peaches and cream oatmeal come to life. We love it with fresh, in-season peaches, but you can make it in the off season too. Here are our tips and substitutions:
- Old Fashioned rolled oats: Avoid instant oats or quick-cooking oats: the texture is much better with Old Fashioned oats.
- Fresh peaches: The flavor of fresh peaches is best, but you can substitute either frozen or canned. See the notes below!
- Maple syrup: Our sweetener of choice is pure maple syrup, but you can substitute honey, agave nectar, or even brown sugar or granulated sugar.
- Vanilla extract and cinnamon: 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.
- Heavy cream: Heavy cream adds a creamy richness. You can also use half and half or whole milk. For vegan, use non-dairy creamer or full fat coconut milk.
Tips for substituting frozen or canned peaches
Peaches and cream oatmeal is best with fresh peaches, but you can substitute canned or frozen peaches, too!
- 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).
- If using canned peaches, adjust the maple syrup accordingly if the canned peaches have added sugar.
Peach oatmeal topping ideas
We like this peaches and cream oatmeal with a sprinkle of chopped pecans, but there are lots of other ideas that would taste great! Here are a few fun ideas:
Storing leftovers
Peaches and cream oatmeal stores up to 5 days refrigerated. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave, and make sure to garnish again with fresh peaches and maple syrup.
Dietary notes
This peach oatmeal recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free. For vegan, use non-dairy creamer or full fat coconut milk.
More breakfast ideas
A few more easy breakfast ideas we love? Try more oatmeal recipes like strawberry oatmeal, blueberry oatmeal, or apple cinnamon oatmeal, go for banana baked oatmeal or banana oatmeal pancakes, or make sunny side up eggs, over medium eggs, or over hard eggs.
Frequently asked questions
No, steel cut oats require a different cooking time. Go to Steel Cut Oats.
Both fresh and frozen peaches work well in oatmeal. If using fresh peaches, choose ripe but firm ones for the best flavor and texture. Frozen peaches should be thawed until they are soft enough to dice; they are often more tart than fresh peaches so you may need to add more sugar. If using canned peaches, drain them well before adding them to the oatmeal.
Besides the classic bowl of oatmeal, here are some other ways to enjoy peach oatmeal flavors:
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 Overnight Oats recipe.
Baked oatmeal: Bake the oatmeal in a casserole dish for a warm and comforting breakfast bake. Use the ingredient ratios in this Baked Oatmeal recipe.
Smoothie bowl: Blend the oatmeal with milk, peaches, and other ingredients for a refreshing and filling smoothie bowl.
Description
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!
- 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
- ¼ 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Breakfast
- Diet: Vegetarian
