Filled with honey, oats and sunflower seeds, these wholesome muffins are a nutritious start to the day or a tasty pick-me-up snack.
Rolled oats can be substituted for the barley and whole wheat flakes, which, along with flax seed, are available in bulk and health food stores.
Carried in their baking pan or packed in a cookie tin, these fruity oat bars make a welcome dessert. Golden Delicious or Crispin apples are perfect for this spin on Grandma's favourite pie.
The combo of complex carbs in the oats and protein in the yogurt will keep you energized all morning. For a super-thick smoothie, use a frozen banana instead of a fresh one.
Sweet-tart cranberries add something special and festive to this cake. You can switch up the almonds with walnuts, pecans or hazelnuts, or go totally nut-free with large-flake rolled oats.
Ham hock is perfect for soup. The bone makes a flavourful stock for cooking the chickpeas, and the meat makes it hearty and satisfying. Pair this soup with Whole Wheat Honey Oat Loaf, find the recipe link below.
Multigrain flour, rolled oats and wheat germ give these quite chewy pancakes a wholesome flavour. Multigrain flour is a combination of all-purpose and whole wheat flours, cracked wheat and rye and whole flaxseeds. For a less chewy version, substitute whole wheat flour for the multigrain.
This sweet granola is so addictive that you'll want it for snacking on anytime, not just for breakfast. The recipe is good for people who want to avoid gluten but can still tolerate oats. Look for “gluten-free” or “wheat free” labelling to ensure no cross-contamination.
Each layer of these bars is a delicious treat on its own; together, they become the star of any goodie tray. To make them gluten-free, be sure to use oat flour that's labelled as such. If you choose not to use pasteurized egg whites, whisk a fresh egg white until frothy and measure out one tablespoon.
This recipe can be adapted to how ever many days you want to eat oatmeal for, as the ratio is 1/4 cup of steel cut oats to 1 cup of water. I make enough for the work week leaving the weekend open. This can be made at night to make your mornings easier. If you need a change add a teaspoon of your favourite spice. I serve it with covered in flax meal and honey, accompanied by a serving of fruit and a cold boiled egg.
