Healthy Breakfast Idea: Strawberries and Cream Oats with Dairy Milk Shavings

If you’re looking for a quick and easy breakfast option to add to your daily rotation, we recommend the Strawberries and cream oats with dairy milk shavings. The best part about it is that you can meal prep over the weekend, and have it ready each morning, quick and easy to make and satisfying to consume.

Strawberries and cream oats with Dairy Milk shavings is a healthy and delicious breakfast. Oats are a superfood, giving fiber and energy, and making you feel full. They also have protein and other essential nutrients. This breakfast will prevent mid-morning cravings, lower bad cholesterol and improve heart health, and regulate blood sugar level. Strawberries boost immunity, are high in vitamin C and loaded with antioxidants. They are also great for skin health. The nuts and chia seeds offer healthy fats and proteins and add texture to the dish. The chocolate, since it is only consumed in a small quantity, will improve mood. It’s also a great way of enhancing flavor without excess sugar.

The dish is balanced, since it has fiber, protein and healthy fats, all working to keep you energized. It’s ready in just 10 minutes, making it perfect for working professionals looking for a quick morning fix. The cream, the fruit, the oats, nuts and chia seeds all come together for a dish with great texture and flavor.

You can also make these strawberries and cream oats with dairy milk shavings dish vegan to suit dietary choices, by using almond milk, oat milk or any other plant-based milk, and replacing the honey with maple syrup or agave. You can add in a scoop of protein powder or a spoonful of peanut butter for more protein. To shake things up, you can swap out the strawberries for other seasonal fruits like blueberries, raspberries, mangoes or bananas. You can also top it with granola or roasted coconut flakes for added crunch.

It’s a great go to option for those who have busy mornings, since it doesn’t require too much prep and is easy to make. The fiber and protein keep you feeling full and prevent cravings, thereby aiding weight management. The sugars from the fruit and chocolate help keep you in high spirits by boosting your mood. And the dish is nutrient rich, making it a healthy everyday choice. It’s essentially a great, power packed way of starting your day. So, here’s how you can make it:

Ingredients

For the Oats:

• ½ cup rolled oats (or steel-cut oats for a chewier texture)
• 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy like almond, oat, or coconut milk)
• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds (for extra fiber and omega-3s)

For the Strawberries & Cream:

• ½ cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream or Greek yogurt (for a creamy texture)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (to enhance the strawberry flavor)

For Topping:

• 1 tablespoon Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate (shaved)
• A few extra strawberry slices
• A pinch of cinnamon (optional)
• A handful of chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or cashews for crunch)

Method:

1. In a pan, add the oats, milk and water, and cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
2. Keep cooking till it comes to a gentle simmer. The oats will have softened, and the mixture will have thickened.
3. Add honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract and chia seeds. Stir it all well and then remove from heat.
4. Slice the strawberries and place in a bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and lightly mash them with a fork to bring out the juices.
5. Then add the heavy cream or yogurt and create a rich strawberry cream mixture.
6. It’s time to assemble the bowl now. Spoon in the warm oats as the base of the dish. Top with the strawberry cream mixture, spread it out evenly over the oats. Then sprinkle some shaved dairy milk chocolate on top for a hint of added sweetness.
7. You can also garnish with extra strawberry slices, a pinch of cinnamon, and a handful of chopped nuts if you want more texture and a crunch.
8. Serve immediately.

Tips and tricks:

• The dish can also be made vegan by using almond or oat milk instead of dairy milk. Honey can be replaced with maple syrup or agave.
• You can add in a scoop of protein powder or a spoon of peanut butter for more