Vegan Peaches and Cream Oatmeal

Name: Vegan Peaches and Cream Oatmeal
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup rolled oats (50 g); 1 tbsp ground flaxseed (7 g); 1/2 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder (15 g); 1 cup frozen or fresh sliced peaches (140 g); 1 cup water (250 mL, half water and half plant-based milk also works for extra creaminess!); 1/4 tsp sea salt, optional; 1/2 tsp cinnamon, optional; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, optional; 1/4 cup light or full-fat coconut milk, for serving; 1-2 tbsp almond butter, optional for serving

posted: 07/09/20 — updated: 01/13/22 by Deryn Macey Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links.

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This vegan peaches and creamy oatmeal takes just 10 minutes to make on the stovetop for a healthy, filling and delicious breakfast.

A bowl of peaches and cream oatmeal topped with coconut milk and almond butter. The bowl sits on a dish cloth and there's a spoon in the bowl.

Love those peaches and cream instant oatmeal packets? Try making your own with this easy stovetop peach oatmeal recipe!

It’s easy and delicious to make whether you’re using frozen peaches or fresh juicy peaches (hello, peach season!). It’s also a great way to enjoy a hearty, whole grain breakfast and can even be made as overnight oats for a make-ahead option for busy mornings.

The oats are cooked stovetop with protein and flax then finished with a drizzle of coconut milk to make them extra creamy! So yummy!

Table of Contents

Recipe Features

Dietary Features: Vegan and gluten-free (use gluten-free certified oats if needed).
Nutrition Features: High in protein and fiber thanks to protein powder and ground flaxseed.
Customizable: Swap the peaches for berry or apple to switch up the flavour.
Sweet peach flavour and delicious creamy texture you’ll love!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Protein powder, flax, sliced peaches and oats in a small pot.

This list is not complete. Please see the recipe card at the end of the post for the complete ingredient list with measurements and detailed instructions.

Protein Powder: You can use any vegan vanilla protein powder you enjoy (Vega, Iron Vegan, NuZest, Sprout Living, etc). See the FAQ section for making this recipe without protein powder.
Oats: This recipe is best with rolled oats but you can use quick oats or instant oats too.
Peach: You can use fresh or frozen sliced or diced peaches.
Flax: Ground flax seed or chia seeds work.
Coconut Milk: The coconut milk acts as the “cream”. You can use light or full-fat coconut milk or swap it for cashew cream or any plant-based milk such as cashew milk or oat milk.
Optional: For extra flavour you can add vanilla, cinnamon and a pinch of salt but they’re totally optional.

How to Make Peach Oatmeal

Add the oats, protein, flax, vanilla, water (or half water, half milk) and peaches to a small saucepan.
Cook for 7-10 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring often, until thick and creamy. If it gets too thick, stir in a little plant-based milk or water as it’s cooking.
Serve with a drizzle of coconut milk and almond butter, if desired.

Cooked oatmeal with peaches in a saucepan.

Enjoy your creamy, dreamy, vegan peaches and creamy oatmeal for a healthy and delicious breakfast.

A measuring cup pouring milk into a bowl of peach oatmeal.

Notes & Tips

Feel free to double or triple the recipe to feed a crowd or prep for later.
If prepping in advance, don’t add the coconut milk until serving.
If using fresh ripe peaches, stir them in at the end so they don’t get too mushy through cooking.

FAQs

Can I make these as overnight oats?

Yes! To make these as overnight oats, simple add everything to a container and mix well, making sure it’s well mixed and there are no clumps of oats or flax.

Store in the fridge overnight and enjoy in the morning! Overnight oats will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days but best within 1-2 days.

Can I use fresh peaches?

Definitely! Fresh or frozen peaches both work well. If you use fresh peaches, stir them in once the oats are cooked to prevent them from getting overly mushy during cooking.

Can I use quick oats or instant oats?

Sure! The recipe will remain the same but the oats will take less time to cook.

Can I use steel cut oats?

Yes! To make peach steel cut oats, increase the liquid to 1.5 cups and the cooking time to 20-25 minutes over medium-low heat.

Do I have to use protein powder?

You can omit the protein powder but you’ll need to replace with with 1-2 tbsp sweetener of choice such as maple syrup, brown sugar, coconut sugar or for sugar-free oats, stevia or monk fruit sweetener.

You may also want to reduce the cooking liquid to 3/4 cup and slowly add more if needed.

A bowl of peaches and cream oatmeal with a spoon in it. A container of almond butter and coconut milk are in the background.

Storing

Fridge: If prepping additional servings in advance, cover and store extras in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Stovetop or in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until heated to your preference. Add the coconut milk and almond butter at serving.

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