Oats Recipes

Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packets

Mix and match an extensive list of options to create a healthy, economical alternative to store-bought flavored instant oatmeal packets. Perfect for busy mornings, college dorm rooms, camping, traveling (all you need is hot water) and a fun project with kids!   Apparently America’s relationship with boxed cereals is in a slump.  Amidst a recent…

Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal

The warm, spiced flavors of the classic muffin find their way into a satisfying baked oatmeal for a nourishing, make-ahead way to start your day!   In October of 2015, Kim asked via email if I happened to have a recipe for morning glory baked oatmeal. Kim mentioned that her brother had purchased something similar…

Overnight Oats Breakfast Cookie

This unconventional recipe is essentially overnight oats in cookie form and can be adapted to create different flavors and add protein and various mix-ins. If you’re a fan of overnight oats like I am, chances are good you’re going to fall in love with this clever spin on the traditional method of preparation.  I cannot…

Elisabeth’s Granola Bark

Granola bark is a cross between a thin, crunchy granola bar and those big clusters of loose granola that everyone digs for. Lightly sweet, it’s loaded with healthy whole grains and protein-rich nuts and seeds.   School is back in session, so the lunch-packing factory is once again open for business.  Given the amount of…

Peach Melba Overnight Oats

Sweet peaches, tangy raspberries, creamy yogurt, and hearty oats come together quickly in this wholesome, prep-ahead breakfast that’s worth waking up for!   Sweet, juicy peaches, tangy raspberries, creamy yogurt, and hearty oats.  This is the recipe that sold my kids on oats several years ago–and eating them cold no less! Fruity flavors lead the…

3-Ingredient Protein Cookies  (with optional add-ins)

An ideal way to use overripe bananas, these wholesome cookies mix up in a minute or two in a single bowl, and a variety of optional add-ins allows them to be customized according to personal preference.       When the clock ran out and the ref blew his whistle in Rachel Dawson’s final Olympic…

Blueberry Coconut Almond Baked Oatmeal

For added ease, prepare this filling casserole the night before and gently reheat in the morning. Serve as is or with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a drizzle of milk. If you don’t care for coconut, simply omit it from the recipe.       Flipping through my timeworn recipe box is like a…

Super Healthy Nut & Seed Bread

Two slices of this deliciously hearty, satisfying bread and a side of fruit is one of my new favorite ways to start the day.  I’ve been enjoying it on and off for several months now and, from the start, what surprised me the most was how long it kept me feeling truly full. This recipe…

Healthy 5 (or 6) Ingredient Blender Muffins -sweetened with whole fruit

Sugar.  It’s a major buzzword these days because so many of us eat too much of it.  Generally speaking, I’m a healthy eater, yet I’m guilty of consuming more than the 25 gram/6 teaspoon daily limit recommended for women.  (The lucky guys among us are afforded 37.5 grams or 9 teaspoons per day.)  So a…

Toasty Peanut Butter & Jelly Oatmeal

Though it may not sound like the most glamorous food choice, there’s something timeless and just plain satisfying about a good old peanut butter and jelly sandwich.  I’m pretty sure I’ll never outgrow them. (Anyone else with me?)  But for those who may not love the mixture between two slices of bread, the sweet and…

Magical Reindeer Food

Magical Reindeer Food is a fun activity to do with your children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews and brings out the wonder of the season. Perfect for kids to give to their friends or use themselves on Christmas Eve Printable gift tags included!   Years ago, when the kids and I still peered towards the moon…

Apple Crisp Baked Oatmeal, Holiday Style

Apple Crisp Baked Oatmeal is a super-satisfying breakfast, and this seasonal spin can be prepped and enjoyed over several days. Or serve it for a wholesome holiday brunch.   Genetics are a funny thing. When my dad drove me to a recent appointment for outpatient eye surgery, he commented apologetically that I had him to…

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