Apricot Oat and Bran Muffins

Last fall some nurse colleagues and I took a professional-development course after work. To tide us over until dinner, we took turns bringing muffins to share. Here's an adaptation of the ones I liked best.

Fluffy Oatmeal Pancakes

Oat flour has a mild, slightly sweet and nutty flavour that makes these pancakes satisfying brunch fare. Find oat flour in health food stores or make your own (see tip, below).

Over-The-Top Oat Fudge Bars

With rich fudge and buttery oatmeal cookie in every bite, these bars are the ultimate indulgent treat.

Flaky Apple Galette with Oat Streusel

This free-form pastry tastes just as delicious as apple pie—but with no upper crust or fluting to worry about, it's forgiving to make. The crispy oatmeal streusel helps insulate the filling while baking, keeping the apples juicy. Serve at room temperature or warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Oat and Apple Crumble-Top Muffins

These are like apple pie for breakfast, only they're justifiable! Freeze a batch for a good start to any day of the week.

Whole Wheat and Oat Sandwich Loaf

Whether it's freshly sliced, or toasted and spread with butter and jam, this is a fantastic breakfast bread. It's full of flavour, rich in fibre and moist, yet beguilingly light textured.

Apple-Orange Oat Bran Muffins

These wholesome flavorful muffins, made without oil, can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.

Almond, Oat & Banana Smoothie Bowl

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

A chewy, buttery centre and a crisp edge make this the ultimate oatmeal cookie. Quick-cooking rolled oats are the key to the well-loved, homey texture, so be sure to avoid instant oats, which will cause the cookies to spread too much.