Matcha and peach oatmeal bowl oh my! This bowl of matcha and peach oatmeal is the best of both worlds. It’s your cup of caffeine for the day and a delicious and nutritious breakfast. This is a fun combo that is a little out of the box but any matcha lover will go gaga over. The earthy flavors of matcha and the sweet freshness of the peach make for a great match.
My love for oatmeal runs real deep and it is definitely a staple in my diet. Not only is oatmeal extremely affordable, but it is super versatile. Coming up with fun and unique oatmeal recipes has become a fun game for me. When I dream up fun new oatmeal combos, I love to think about popular foods and drinks and try to create them into an oatmeal form. The Starbucks peach green tea was for sure my inspiration for this bowl.
Since embarking on my weight loss journey, I also like to think up ways to lower the calorie density in all of my meals. Oatmeal is a great breakfast for weight loss, but you can definitely add a lot of extra calories with the toppings. Toppings are the best part of oatmeal, in my opinion, and there are tons of great lower-calorie options to choose from.
To add a creaminess to the oatmeal, I generally like to add a splash of plant milk at the end. Some great plant milk to try is Oatly’s low-fat milk, soy milk, and of course, almond milk. After you serve yourself, mix in a few splashes of plant milk to achieve that creaminess.
For sweeteners, I tend to stick to a whole food source like mashed banana or a drizzle of date syrup. Mashing a banana into your oatmeal is a great way to add natural sweetness to your oatmeal. Another alternative is date syrup. This is a great alternative to maple syrup or agave because it has a lower glycemic index and contains more nutrients. Of course, it is calorically dense so use sparingly as a light drizzle.
Another great topping is PB powder. Prior to eating low fat, high carb, I would spoon on a large dollop of peanut butter onto all of my oatmeal bowls. Having nut butter is not bad per se, but I would easily turn a 400 calorie bowl of oatmeal into a 700+ bowl of oatmeal. This way of eating is not conducive to weight loss. PB fit powder is a great alternative for those that are peanut butter obsessed. Just a light drizzle of that and you won’t feel like your missing out.
More great topping Ideas
• Buckwheat groats for crunch
• Cacao nibs
• Wheat germ
• Hemp seeds
• Coconut flakes (used sparingly)
Matcha and Peach Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rolled Oats (gluten free)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp matcha powder
- 1 fresh peach or frozen
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp plant milk
- 1 tsp flax seeds
- 1 mashed banana
recommended toppings
- 1 tbsp PB fit powder
- chopped peaches
- coconut flakes
Instructions
- Add oats and water to a saucepan and place over medium heat, bringing to a simmer, and cook until almost all of the water is absorbed, stirring occasionally (about 3-5 minutes). The oats will start to thicken.
- Lower the heat, and add in the vanilla, mashed banana, plant milk, and flax seeds. Stir until combined and add in the peaches and matcha. If you want a looser oatmeal, add in a splash more milk until you reach your desired consistency.
- Transfer to a bowl and top with your prefered toppings. If you want more sweetness, you can drizzle on the date syrup or maple syrup.
