According to Bob’s Red Mill, “quite simply, ‘groat’ is the old Scottish word for the entire oat kernel (minus the husk). Steel cut oats are whole oat groats that have been cut into two or three pieces. That’s it.”… Read more
Simple Blueberry Granola
I love granola – the kind you can feel good about, without any oil, of course. It’s wonderful sprinkled over oatmeal for a little crunch, tossed with fruit, or mixed into unsweetened nondairy yogurt. It’s always a special treat for … Read more
Sunset Veggie Bake
This is one of my newest favorites. It’s become the perfect dinner (or breakfast), especially during this pandemic. Why? Because it’s easy, inexpensive, and pantry friendly – and especially good right now when our grocery stores may not have everything … Read more
Blueberry Peach Overnight Oats
Happy New Year to all!
With the excesses of the holidays in the rearview mirror, why not make today the day to start your new healthy resolve?
Let’s begin with breakfast!
Maybe next week, you can eat more greens; the … Read more
Double Cherry Steel Cut Oats
Mmmm…a cold winter day and hot oatmeal. They go together like…well, like a cold winter day and hot oatmeal. Good stuff.
Here’s my newest favorite combo which can be prepared in all matter of ways, but the fastest is in … Read more
Homemade Muesli
Ready to make your mornings easier than ever? Homemade Muesli to the rescue.
The coolest part of this happy mixture is how truly delicious it is, but this is amazingly easy to customize, too. Start with rolled oats, then add … Read more
Cinnamon Pancakes with Blueberry Date Syrup
I think these little pancakes defy expectations. They’re fluffy and tender, yet completely vegan – plus gluten-free, sugar-free, flour-free, and oil-free! I know! How can that be?
It’s an easy 2-2-1 recipe (2 bananas, 2 cups of oats, and 1 … Read more
Banana and Apricot Oatmeal Cookies (fruit-sweetened)
These cookies are everything I’m looking for in the afternoon around 3 or 4:00. Just a little mildly-sweet snack to enjoy with a cup of hot coffee or freshly made tea to get me over the hump until dinnertime, and … Read more
Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bites
I love baking!! But baking too many sweets can have a down side, since we never want to tempt those we care about with anything that isn’t ideal for good health, right?
Here’s one of my favorite answers to this … Read more
Mixed Berry Oatmeal Muffin Cups
I’ve been making these Mixed Berry Oatmeal Muffin Cups just about every single week for the few months, and always try to sneak a few in the freezer, too.
Made with whole rolled oats and loads of fruit, they make … Read more