Last Updated on January 10, 2022
Oats are a great ingredient in many recipes, especially when you’re trying to make your food healthier. They can be used as an egg substitute for baking, added into pancakes and waffles, or sprinkled on top of yogurt.
If you want some creative ideas for how to use oats in your cooking, we’ve got you covered, my friend. We’ve compiled 10 delicious snack, dessert, and breakfast recipes using oats that will leave your stomach happy and full!
Why Include Oats in our Healthy Diet?
The humble oat, or oatmeal as we call it, is most often prepared and consumed as a hot breakfast. But don’t let that fool you when it comes to including oats as part of a healthy diet.
What makes oats so good for us?
- they’re packed with dietary fiber (more than any other grain)
- they can help lower cholesterol
- they can help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease
- a diet rich in fiber can help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer
- they can help keep our blood pressure stable
- oats can help us feel fuller longer, helping to control weight
- the antioxidants in oats may help with itching and inflammation when applied topically
- there are plenty of vitamins and minerals in oats
A healthy approach to diet includes moderation, a wide range of food choices, and an active lifestyle. Oats can play a pretty important role in our daily nutrition!
Our Favorite Recipes Using Oats
Oatmeal Cakes
Oatmeal cakes are a great alternative to muffins or regular cakes, and they make the perfect snack. This super easy recipe calls for ingredients that can be found in your kitchen — you save a trip down the store, yet the result is just as delicious!
Choco-Oat Banana Bread
This moist choco-oatmeal banana bread is just a delicious version of the traditional banana bread recipe. It takes only 6 ingredients to bake this and you will love how easy it is to put together.
Oatmeal Cookies
Everybody loves cookies, and these oatmeal cookies are no exception! You can add some chocolate chips or fruit to make them even better, or just keep it as simple & classic as possible and enjoy the sweet, crunchy treat.
Peanut Butter & Jelly Oatmeal Cups
These baked oatmeal cups, which feature peanut butter and strawberry jam, are a tasty variation on the traditional PB & J sandwich — a nutritious on-the-go breakfast.
Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Smoothie
Smoothies are fantastic. We just can’t get enough of them, whether they’re completely healthy or mostly sinful. This delicious smoothie is great for fall and can be made to your taste.
Cinnamon Swirl Banana Oat Bread
Peanut butter and chocolate are two meals that always pique people’s interest and make them hungry, while cinnamon and banana are some of my favorite combos that are often overlooked. The wonderful warmth of cinnamon blended with delicious bananas and cocoa is a perfect pairing. This recipe gives an extra boost to the flavor of your banana bread by adding oats as well!
Apple Spice Oatmeal Cake
This moist, delicious cake is wonderful on its own or with a simple dusting of powdered sugar, but it may be enhanced with a buttery vanilla or maple glaze. Butterscotch sauce, caramel sauce, lemon sauce, and bourbon sauce are all excellent alternatives.
Gingerbread Pancakes with Honey Lemon Syrup
Warmly seasoned gingerbread pancakes are ideal for a nutritious Christmas morning meal. These simple gluten-free pancakes are light and fluffy and packed with taste thanks to their whole oats and no flour!
Creamy Vanilla Almond Toast
Topped with bananas and mashed strawberries, there’s no other perfect way to start your day than this creamy vanilla almond toast. For those who need a little something before hitting the gym or going to work, this is perfect for you!
Overnight Oat Parfait with Mixed Berries
This one’s great as a snack when you’re craving sweet things but still wanting to stay healthy. Make this before going to bed and it’ll be ready for you when you wake up.
Find more of our favorite recipes for overnight oats!
These recipes using oats are just some of the ways you can incorporate oats into your delicious dishes and meals to make them healthier and more nutritious. Have you tried any of these?
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