Creamy peach oatmeal with brown sugar is a dreamy morning dish with late summer and fall vibes. Simple creamy oatmeal that takes less than 10 minutes!
If you're a fan of Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats and all things fall, this is for you bestie. This recipe can use fresh, canned, or frozen peaches, it's up to you. We LOVE to use fresh peaches in season! This is a single serving recipe that can easily be doubled or more made to feed a crowd.
You can make this on the stove, in the microwave, or overnight. So easy to customize! We love to add a pat of butter, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a sprinkle of cinnamon to make them even MORE delicious. With added homemade greek yogurt for creaminess and protein powder (if you want), this has the potential to be a healthy high protein breakfast or dessert!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Taste: Think homemade, less chemicals version of the nostalgic Quaker oats peaches and cream oatmeal. Brown sugary, creamy, and just nice. I kept it simple on purpose! You can always add your favorite toppings to make it more fancy.
- Ease: Super easy stove top recipe, can also be done in the microwave.
- Time: 5-10 minutes start to finish to cook the oats and prep the peaches. It is quick and delicious! My favorite.
🛒 Key Ingredients
- Peaches - fresh in season peaches are the star of the show, frozen or canned also work and taste delicious.
- Oats - old fashioned regular oats work best! Quick or instant oats get pretty gummy in my opinion, but you do you. I will say that if you make them overnight, be sure to use regular old fashioned.
- Plain Greek yogurt - this adds protein and makes the oats extra creamy! Cooking the oats with water rather than milk helps them cook faster, the yogurt is the best addition to make them a custard- like texture, and the cream (or milk) on top is luxurious.
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
✏️ Substitutions
- Vegan - use a non dairy yogurt and plant based milk to make the oatmeal creamy.
- Lower sugar - substitute the brown sugar for a few drops of stevia.
- Add 1-2 Tablespoons of your favorite vanilla protein powder for even more protein.
- Maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey are all fantastic natural sweeteners.
🍑 Variations
- Caramelize the peaches on the stovetop with a Tablespoon of butter for 5 minutes before adding to the oatmeal for a lovely flavor pop.
- Make it cinnamon spice! Add a pinch or two of cinnamon and nutmeg for a cozy little cinnamon peach oatmeal.
🧑🍳 Instructions
- Step 1. In a microwave safe cereal bowl, combine the oats, water, and a pinch of salt. Microwave for 2 minutes until cooked through. Watch to make sure it doesn't boil over! I like to put a plate under the bowl just in case to catch any boiled over oats. If you're doubling the recipe, just do it on the stove top, it's easier to do more oatmeal that way!
- Step 2. Add in the greek yogurt to make the oats creamy, then the vanilla, and stir well. Optional: add in 1-2 Tablespoons vanilla protein powder now too.
- Step 3. Add in your toppings! Brown sugar stirred in and/or on top, chopped peaches, and/or a lil drizzle of honey. A little bit of heavy cream or milk poured on top last is the finishing touch that makes the oatmeal LOVELY. We love to add a pat of butter, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a sprinkle of cinnamon to make them even MORE delicious.
🧑🍳 Overnight & Stovetop versions
- Overnight oats: Substitute milk for water and mix all ingredients together except peaches. Rest refrigerated overnight and serve with peaches on top. Makes a delicious breakfast, snack, or dessert!
- Stovetop: Instead of microwaving oats, cook on the stovetop and simmer for 2-3 minutes until oats are cooked through. Remove from heat and follow rest of recipe as directed. If I'm making more than one serving, I make them on the stove. I use a similar base to this one and cook it on the stove top for mango coconut oatmeal.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Simply combine all ingredients, stir, and refrigerate overnight in an airtight container. You can serve with peaches on top in the morning or put the peaches in the night before, your choice.
Yes! Make the oatmeal ahead of time and refrigerate up to 5 days, then pop in the microwave with a Tablespoon or two of milk and add the toppings when ready to serve.
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📝 Printable Recipe
Peaches and Cream Oatmeal
Ingredients
- ½ cup old fashioned oats
- ¾ cup water
- pinch of salt
- ¼ cup greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons vanilla protein powder (optional)
- 1-2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ cup chopped peaches
- 2 Tablespoon milk or cream
Instructions
- In a microwave safe cereal bowl, combine ½ cup old fashioned oats, ¾ cup water, and a pinch of salt. Microwave for 2 minutes until cooked through. Watch to make sure it doesn't boil over!
- Add in ¼ cup greek yogurt to make the oats creamy, then ½ teaspoon vanilla extract , and stir well. Optional: add in 2 Tablespoons vanilla protein powder (optional)
- Add in your toppings! 1-2 Tablespoons brown sugar stirred in and/or on top, ½ cup chopped peaches, and 2 Tablespoons of real cream or milk poured on top last is the finishing touch that makes the oatmeal LOVELY. We love to add a pat of butter, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a sprinkle of cinnamon to make them even MORE delicious.
- See notes below for overnight and stovetop versions.
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Hi, I'm Sara!
Registered Nurse by day, food blogger by weekend. Perfect dip tester & snack quester. I love short walks on the beach and long naps. Sharing my love for food, one bite at a time.
Vicky Gustavison says
My husband and I LOVE this! It is easy to make and tastes so good. I cooked it on the stove and used frozen peaches in it. It will now be a regular for us. Next time I might add some ground flax seed just to add more fiber for our health. We really like your recipe for banana nut oatmeal too, but this is even better. I'm anxious to try the carrot cake overnight oats too since that sounds good. You haven't failed me yet on your recipes that I've tried. Thanks for sharing these.
Sara says
Aw thank you so much Vicki! This is one of my favorites too. I really appreciate that you came back to tell me, it always makes my day!
Sara says
Peaches and brown sugar are chefs kiss perfect in oatmeal. Frozen worked fine, the fresh ones are amazing though.
Stephanie says
This sounds absolutely delightful