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51 Oats Recipes That Go Beyond Oatmeal

Rolled oats are good for so much more than your standard morning porridge. From fritters and granola bars to pies and breads, here's how to take your oats above and beyond.
Several pistachio and dried cranberrystudded cookies drizzled with white chocolate on a pale pink platter.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
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    Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

    Old-fashioned oats give this classic, no-nonsense cookie the ideal chewy texture. Feel free to make them your own with a handful of mix-ins like golden raisins, chopped dates, or walnuts.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Kate Schmidt
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    Granola Bars with Dried Fruit and Seeds

    A combination of nut butter, oats, dried fruit, and lots of seeds makes these chewy homemade granola bars downright irresistible. For a crispier bar, toast them in the oven after baking.

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    No-Bake Pistachio–White Chocolate Cookies

    Want cookies you can make in less than an hour without having to run out to buy perishable ingredients—or even turn on your oven? These no-bake cookies rely on nut butter and white chocolate for their creamy, chewy texture, and a combination of oats, pistachio, and cranberries adds a nice, sweet crunch.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Anna Stockwell
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    Super Green Smoothie Bowl with Matcha and Ginger

    Packed with healthy superfoods and a little caffeine kick from matcha powder, this creamy green smoothie bowl makes a satisfying breakfast. Chia seeds and oats add density and fiber, while mango and fresh ginger add sweetness and spice.

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    Cinnamon-Oat Peach Crisp

    With an oatmeal cookie-like topping, this easy dessert makes good use of ripe summer peaches. But really, you can make it all year long with apples, pears, or whatever’s in season.

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  • Photo by Eva Kolenko
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    Seeded Whole Grain Soda Bread

    This moist, chewy loaf is packed with seeds, oats, and whole wheat, which makes it both energy-sustaining and beautiful to look at.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau
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    Chewy No-Bake Grain and Oat Bars

    These easy to make, customizable bars are packed with enough virtuous things that you might almost forget they’re dessert. Pack them in lunches, take them on road trips, or serve them for family movie nights—everyone will be happy.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
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    No-Bake Butterscotch-Coconut Cookies

    Need cookies in a flash? These butterscotch "buttons" come together fast and don't require an oven, which means you can have a treat any time you want it.

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    Granola Bark

    This bark recipe lands somewhere in between granola bars the snack and granola the cereal.

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    Jam Bars

    The combination of rice syrup and almond butter make these bars less sweet, with a toothsome, more substantial savory quality than most other versions.

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    Sweet Potato Avocado Burger

    This California-style burger was tested numerous times to perfect and ensure that the patties are crisp, firm, tasty, and delicious. The combination of rolled oats, raw walnuts, chia seeds, and flaxseed meal will keep you totally full on protein and fiber—no meat required.

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  • Photo by Myles New
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    Blueberry and Cinnamon Breakfast Oaty Muffins

    Ground oats are used instead of flour in these muffins, making them healthy, fibrous, and naturally gluten free. The cinnamon in this recipe adds a lovely taste to the blueberries, as well as helping regulate blood sugar levels.

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    Granola Cluster Cookies

    These meringue-like cookies have all our favorite granola ingredients. You can swap in equal amounts of other nuts and seeds, such as hazelnuts, peanuts, or sunflower seeds.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Anna Hampton
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    Apple-Cranberry Crisp With Oatmeal-Cookie Crumble

    Inspired by the bright flavors of cranberry sauce, tangy cranberries and sweet orange zest add a floral tartness to this apple crisp, topped with an oatmeal cookie crumble studded with almonds.

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    Slow Cooker Savory Oatmeal with Bacon, Scallions, and Cheddar

    Okay, so technically this is oatmeal. But, savory oatmeal is far from your standard morning bowl—it's reminiscent of cheesy grits: very creamy and rich with little bits of crisp bacon. An egg on top is terrific if you like your lilies gilded.

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    Salted Coconut Granola

    Coconut oil adds an extra punch of coconut flavor, while an egg white adds extra crunch to this granola.

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    Coconut-Date Power Breakfast Bars

    The whole family will love these nutrient-packed bars as a grab-and-go breakfast or afternoon snack.

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    Blackberry and Blueberry–Ginger Yogurt Pots

    These berries don’t need much cooking time to stew down. However, you can change the fruits to apples, pears or even quinces and cook them in the slow cooker on low for about 5 hours. Cook the fruit (frozen works well, too) and oats in batches so you have enough to last you throughout the week.

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  • Christopher Testani
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    Summer Fruit Crisp

    This recipe is infinitely adaptable—swap in whichever summer fruit you prefer, add coconut flakes or sunflower seeds to the topping, and amp up the filling with fresh ginger or herbs.

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    Breakfast Cookies

    For kids, anytime you can legitimately make a meal out of a cookie and milk, you're golden. As it happens, grown-ups won't turn these down, either. And, bonus! When made with flax "eggs" and gluten-free oats, these wholesome gems are vegan and gluten-free.

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    Oatmeal Cookie Energy Bites

    These oatmeal cookie bites are super filling for super-active kids (and adults). They're perfect to have on hand for when you need an on-the-go snack.

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    Raspberry, Whiskey & Oat Cheesecake

    Here, the building blocks of Scottish cranachan are brought together in a different guise, layered into an alternately crisp, creamy, and fruity cheesecake.

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  • Ditte Isager
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    Nutty Grain and Oat Bars

    Make these healthy granola bars at home for perfectly portable snacks you can feel good about.

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    Granola

    On those mornings when you don't want to do anything but get up, pour coffee, and sit with your face in the sun, homemade granola is a good thing to have around. This one is meant to be not too sweet. Serve it over very tangy plain yogurt and add a swirl of local honey for people who want it a little sweeter.

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  • Christina Holmes
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    Hot Oat & Quinoa Cereal

    If you think quinoa is only good for savory salads and pilafs, you're missing out. Pair it with steel-cut oats to amplify its hearty flavor.

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  • Christina Holmes
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    A Better Granola

    Use an egg white in your granola to add crunch without calories.

  • Kana Okada
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    Kiwi Lime Pie

    The tasty, tender graham cracker and oat crust of this light pie subs pumpkin seeds and ground flax (both rich in unsaturated fats) for butter. You won't notice the difference.

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