If you're looking for ways to use oats besides a bowl of plain old oatmeal, you're in the right place. Find inspiration from this collection of recipes using either steel cut or rolled oats to make all sorts of recipes. From granola bars to smoothies and everything in between, these are the best recipes to make with oatmeal!
Oats are a staple in our kitchen so it is no surprise that I have shared dozens of recipes that use oatmeal.
So if you are looking for some ways to use a bag of oatmeal, you are sure to find something to make from this collection of everything from breakfast to dessert!
These recipes mainly use rolled oats (a.k.a. old fashioned oats) or steel cut oats. But if you'd like to find recipes to use oat flour, I have a collection of oat flour recipes as well.
Snack Bars
No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
These quick, easy and healthy snack bars are delightfully crunchy. Customize them to include your favorite add ins.
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars Recipe
High Protein Granola Bars
If you want to make your homemade granola bars more filling, these are just what you need. Packed with 14 grams of protein per bar, they're perfect for on-the-go or stashing in the freezer.
High Protein Granola Bars Recipe
Quinoa Granola Bars
Made with wholesome ingredients, these bars are a great recipe for a mid-afternoon snack or quick breakfast on the go. Full of crunchy quinoa, sweet dates and chewy oatmeal, they are easily customizable and store well.
Quinoa Granola Bars Recipe
Flourless Oatmeal Cookie Bars
Indulge your next cookie craving with these naturally sweetened Cookie Bars! Customize the add ins to make a variety of flavors.
Oatmeal Cookie Bars Recipe
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars
Crafted from wholesome ingredients and containing 12 grams of protein per bar, these protein chocolate peanut butter no bake bars are the perfect snack for peanut butter lovers.
Chocolate PB Protein Bars Recipe
Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars
Filled with the flavors of autumn, these one-bowl bars are packed with pure pumpkin and spices. Naturally sweetened, made without oil, gluten free and easily adapted to be vegan, prepare them ahead for a quick and satisfying breakfast or snack on busy days.
Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars Recipe
Other Snacks
Cranberry Oat Smoothie or Bowl
Take overnight oats up a notch by turning it into a cozy pink smoothie or bowl that is perfect for the cooler weather.
Cranberry Oat Smoothie Recipe
Oat Tortillas
With just 2 simple ingredients, you'll love these oatmeal tortillas! Perfect for wraps, quesadillas and more. Be sure to read the full post for plenty of troubleshooting, tricks and tips for success.
Oat Tortillas Recipe
Pancakes and Waffles
Banana Oat Pancakes
Fluffy and packed with banana flavour, these hearty oat pancakes are made in a blender and are ready in 20 minutes!
Banana Oat Pancakes Recipe
Oat Waffles
With a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior, these blender waffles are sure to be a favourite for lazy weekends and busy weekdays alike!
Oat Waffles Recipe
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancakes
A delicious change up from traditional pancakes that is perfect for apple season, this apple oatmeal pancake recipe is mixed entirely in the blender and is ready in under 30 minutes.
Apple Pancakes Recipe
Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes
Tender and buttery, these oatmeal pancakes are full of juicy blueberries.
Blueberry Pancakes Recipe
Flourless Oat Pancakes (No Banana)
A fun way to start the day, these pancakes are made without flour or banana. A delicious twist to your morning oatmeal, add chocolate chips to the batter or just enjoy them as is.
Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe
Granola
Apple Cinnamon Granola
Filled with the flavors of apple cinnamon, this homemade granola is perfect for autumn!
Apple Granola Recipe
Maple Granola
Extra chunky with a cozy maple flavor, this granola is made in just one bowl.
Maple Granola Recipe
Chocolate Granola
This homemade granola is naturally sweetened, chunky and perfect for chocolate lovers.
Chocolate Granola Recipe
Pumpkin Flaxseed Granola
Full of fall flavor including pure pumpkin and spices, this granola brings the flavors of pumpkin pie to your breakfast parfait.
Pumpkin Granola Recipe
Honey Cinnamon Granola
Naturally sweetened with honey and made with a touch of cinnamon, this granola pairs well with yogurt and berries.
Honey Granola Recipe
Coconut Almond Granola
Give your taste buds a tropical vacation with the coconut flavors in this healthy granola recipe.
Coconut Almond Granola
High Protein Maple Granola
Packed with 15 grams of protein per half cup serving this granola is great for breakfast or a snack. This recipe can be customized to different flavors.
Protein Granola Recipe
Porridge
Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Overnight oats takes on a new meaning with this crockpot apple cinnamon oatmeal recipe. A delicious breakfast with flavors reminiscent of apple pie, wake up to a warm bowl of steel-cut oatmeal on busy mornings with minimal effort.
Apple Oatmeal Recipe
Cinnamon Brown Sugar Oatmeal
Reminiscent of the flavors in those cinnamon sugar instant oatmeal packets, this easy breakfast recipe is made with simple ingredients and a cozy way to start the day.
Cinnamon Oatmeal Recipe
Cranberry Oatmeal
Give your comforting breakfast a festive spin with this cranberry oatmeal recipe. Fresh cranberries cook down with a touch of cinnamon for a bowl of oats that is perfect for the holidays or a cold winter day.
Cranberry Oatmeal Recipe
Chocolate Oatmeal
A comforting breakfast with an indulgent spin, this chocolate oatmeal recipe is ready in minutes. Extra creamy and made with wholesome ingredients, it is an excellent way to start the day!
Chocolate Oatmeal Recipe
Baked Oatmeal
Protein Baked Oatmeal Cups (6 Ways)
Perfect for a satisfying breakfast on the go, these protein baked oatmeal cups contain 10 grams of protein per cup, are mixed together in just one bowl and freeze wonderfully. This recipe is endlessly customizable and I've included a base recipe plus 5 different variations.
Protein Baked Oatmeal Recipe
Baked Oatmeal for One (3 Ways)
Let this be your ultimate guide to making baked oatmeal for one. This recipe turns out wonderfully cake-like and works whether you prefer blended or unblended baked oats. Make the base recipe or use the base to get creative with all sorts of flavors.
Baked Oats for One Recipe
Chocolate Baked Oatmeal
Turn your morning oatmeal into these fudgy chocolate baked oats. This single serving breakfast or snack is made without banana, turns out cake-like and works whether you prefer blended or unblended baked oats. Bake it in the oven or see the recipe notes for microwave and air fryer directions.
Chocolate Baked Oats Recipe
Air Fryer Baked Oatmeal
Skip the need to preheat your oven and make your baked oats in the air fryer instead. Fluffy and cake-like, they turn out well with both blended and unblended oats and can be customized for all different flavors.
Air Fryer Baked Oats Recipe
Microwave Baked Oatmeal (3 Ways)
If you love fluffy baked oatmeal for breakfast but don't have time to wait for them to bake in the morning, these microwave baked oats are for you. Using either blended and unblended baked oats, they turn out cake-like, are ready in less than 5 minutes and can be made in all sorts of flavors.
Microwave Baked Oatmeal Recipe
Desserts
Strawberry Oatmeal Crisp
An easy and delicious dessert with jammy strawberry filling that is topped with a buttery oatmeal crumble. Using entirely oat flour you can easily make it gluten free. Enjoy it on its own or top it off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Strawberry Crisp Recipe
Cranberry Crisp
This festive spin on fruit crisp features a jammy maple cranberry filling that is topped with a buttery streusel.
Cranberry Crisp Recipe
Saskatoon Berry Crisp
Enjoy this juicy Saskatoon berry filling topped with a buttery oat and brown sugar streusel on its own or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Saskatoon Crisp Recipe
Oat Flour Apple Crisp
This irresistible treat features tender apples, sweet maple syrup, warm spices, and a crumble topping made gluten free by using oat flour.
Apple Crisp Recipe
Oat Flour Oatmeal Cookies
An oat flour twist on a classic, these cookies are so soft and chewy. Along with cinnamon, a touch of molasses and nutmeg adds that something extra that turns great cookies into something sensational.
Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
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