Peaches And Cream Oatmeal

The creamiest and most delicious peaches and cream oatmeal starts with farm fresh peaches, combined with oats, milk, cream and brown sugar. A yummy summertime breakfast. 

It’s summer and that means it is peach season. Now, while we don’t have peaches on our homestead yet, we do have a local peach orchard that does you-pick nearby, so we can get peaches in abundance.

I recently got the new Mockmill flaker, which let’s you take oat groats and turn them into fresh oatmeal. You can throw in wheat berries, steel cut oats, etc.

On our recent vacation, I had picked up some little packets of oatmeal to make in the microwave in our Air BNB for a super easy breakfast.

The kids just commented on how delicious the oatmeal was, and I told them it was because of how much sweetener there was in it.

So if you feel like you need to transition your kids into liking oatmeal, while also getting away from the packets, just add in a bit more sweetener. Over time, just dial the added sugar back a bit.

Oatmeal and peaches just go together. When peaches are in season, they are so delicious! Adding them to something plain, like oatmeal, just really makes a tasty breakfast.

Tips:

• Soak your oats for 12 hours to activate phytase, which breaks down phytic acid. Phytic acid is the anti-nutrient responsible for reducing the bioavailability of nutrients in the grain. 
• For soaking the oats, you can use yogurt, milk kefir, or an acid like lemon or apple cider vinegar. I like using the first three options best, since they add a more subtle flavor. ACV can be quite strong.
• Don’t cook the oatmeal at too high of a heat or it will burn at the bottom.
• Want to make a super creamy, custard-like oatmeal? Add in a few eggs. Add them one at a time, stirring quickly as soon as they are added. This blends them in so there are no chunks of cooked eggs (this is great for kids who don’t like eggs).

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Ingredients

Oats: You can use steel cut, rolled oats, or quick oats for this recipe. Cooking times will change based on the type of oats you use. Steel cut and rolled oats take much longer to cook than quick oats. Also, optional – flake your own oats. You can get 5% off a Mockmill flaker by going through my link on farmhousoenboone.com/mockmill.

Water: Preferably filtered.

Cream: Wouldn’t be peaches and cream oatmeal without the cream. This adds such a lovely, smooth creaminess to the dish, plus some healthy fats to keep you fuller longer.

Milk: Preferably whole milk for the best flavor and extra creaminess.

Peaches: Fresh, frozen, or canned can be used. I like to use fresh when they are in season because they are so delicious. Frozen and canned will also work. Drain the juices off the canned.

Brown sugar: Oatmeal and brown sugar just go together. The sweetness, plus that slight molasses flavor, is just wonderful.

Salt: Brings out all the flavors of the dish.

Cinnamon: Cinnamon pairs so well with the peaches.

Vanilla: Adds a delightful flavor to the oatmeal with peaches.

Kefir or yogurt (optional): I soaked my oats in milk and kefir. The kefir is acidic and helps neutralize the phytic acid, an anti-nutrient present in the grains that binds up some of the vitamins and minerals. This then helps it become more digestible, as well. You could also use yogurt, apple cider vinegar, or lemon juice. If using lemon juice or ACV, I suggest only using a few tablespoons.

Tools you may need:

Large pot – I like to use my dutch oven.

Measuring cups and spoons

Large spoon

Mockmill flaker: Totally optional. You can get 5% off a Mockmill flaker by going through my link on farmhousoenboone.com/mockmill.

FAQ:

Is peaches and cream oatmeal good for you?

Yes. Peaches and cream oatmeal contains lots of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and healthy fats. Just be careful not to include too much sugar in your recipe. 

Oats are a good source of vitamin B1, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, iron, zinc, and more. 

Peaches include vitamin C, vitamin A, and many other nutrients in smaller amounts. (source)

Milk and cream provide calcium, potassium, healthy fat (especially from grass-fed animals), protein, and much, much more. The fat and protein help stabilize blood sugars.

How long is peaches and cream oatmeal good for?

Stored in an air-tight container in the fridge, it will last 4-5 days.

Can you make this vegan?

Yes. Substitute the cream for coconut cream.

Can you use canned peaches?

Yes! Canned peaches will work just fine. Make sure to drain off any juices. 

You can also add the juices to a glass of water or sparkling water. Yum.

How much protein is in peaches and cream oatmeal?

There is about 12g of protein per serving.

Want to add more protein? Add up to 2 scoops of collagen peptides (9g protein per scoop), serve with nuts, and/or Greek yogurt or cottage cheese. 

Another one of my favorite tricks is to add a few eggs into the oatmeal when the oatmeal is almost done cooking. Add one egg at a time, then stir quickly so the eggs blend into the oatmeal, making it super smooth and custard-like.

Do I have to soak oats?

No, you do not have to soak oats, but it does make it more nutritious and easier to digest. 

How To Make Peaches And Cream Oatmeal

Optional: For optimal digestion, soak the night before. Omit the milk and add 3.5 cups water, 2 cups oats and 1/2 cup yogurt. Allow to sit at room temperature for 8-12 hours.

If not soaking, just mix the ingredients together.

Add in peeled and chopped peaches, brown sugar, salt, vanilla, and cinnamon to the pot of oatmeal. Stir well.

Place pot over low heat, and cook oatmeal uncovered for 5 minutes for old fashioned, 2 minutes for instant and 25-30 minutes for steel cut. Cook until soft.

Stir every so often.

Once the time is up, the oatmeal with peaches should be nice and soft. Serve.

Sometimes I like to serve it with a drizzle of cream on top.

Find More Farm Fresh Breakfast Ideas:

• Einkorn Cream of Wheat – Breakfast Porridge
• Sourdough Breakfast Strata
• Breakfast Pizza Recipe With Sourdough Crust
• Berry Kefir Smoothie
• Sourdough Blueberry Muffins

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