Strawberry Shortcake Oatmeal

October 4, 2012 · Last Updated on April 25, 2019 By Anjali Shah on· Last Updated on

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I love turning dessert into breakfast.

More importantly, I love turning a healthy breakfast into something that tastes like dessert, but is actually good for you!

Oatmeal is one of my favorite bases for these dessert-inspired-breakfasts, because it’s simple, easy to make, full of fiber and whole grains, and can be virtually transformed into anything like…

Chocolate Brownies

A Blueberry Delight

Pumpkin Pie

Indian Spiced Rice Pudding

or, Banana Bread

… but still be amazingly healthy for you and guilt-free.

A few days ago, a huge tray of strawberries was sitting out in the cafe where I eat lunch. That same day, I had a wonderful bite of dessert: strawberries and cream with angel food cake. I was inspired.

And with all of those wonderful strawberry experiences I was totally craving strawberry shortcake the next day.

So I thought I’d experiment with transforming my normal breakfast bowl of oatmeal into a delicious treat to start my day!

It was a success.

The nuttiness of the oats, the creaminess of the milk, and the sweetness of the strawberries made me reminiscent of early summer afternoons, sitting out on green lawns, under shady trees with the sun shining through.

This recipe only has about 250-300 calories, 5-7g fiber, 1-2g sugar, and 7-8g protein. Not bad for a breakfast that tastes as good as dessert!