Description
A cozy breakfast featuring toothsome steel-cut oats, warm cinnamon, and juicy peaches. Enhanced with a touch of half-and-half or creamy plant-based alternatives for indulgent texture. Ready in 35 minutes and perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
Ingredients
1 cup steel-cut oats
4 cups milk (whole, almond, soy, or oat)
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups peaches (fresh or frozen, chopped)
1/4 cup half-and-half (or coconut milk, coconut cream, or additional plant-based milk)
Instructions
Toast the oats in a pot on low heat 2-3 minutes until fragrant
Add milk, cinnamon, and salt to the pot. Stir to combine
Heat on medium until bubbles form around the edges, whisking constantly
Reduce to low and simmer 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally
Stir in chopped peaches, brown sugar, and vanilla. Cook 3-5 minutes until tender
Ladle into bowls and drizzle with half-and-half (or alternative)
Notes
Underripe peaches need 1-2 extra tsp brown sugar for sweetness
Optional: use a cinnamon stick instead of ground cinnamon for seasoning
Adjust milk throughout cooking for desired thickness
Top with chopped nuts, chia seeds, or fresh peach slices for texture
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: LUNCH
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg