Try these healthy oatmeal-based recipes

Many people think oatmeal can only be eaten when it’s plain or mixed with milk or warm water. But think again. Oats are a very versatile ingredient you can use in any dish from morning to night.

For over 140 years, Quaker has been filling homes with great-tasting oats, which help provide one’s body the right amount of nutrients one needs. Quaker Rolled Oats contain up to seven times more fiber to support digestion, 1.7x more protein for muscle growth and maintenance, and Beta-Glucan for heart health.

Go beyond your usual bowl of oatmeal with these delicious and easy-to-make recipes, from snacks to desserts.

Oatmeal Protein Bar

Ingredients For baked bars:

• 1 cup Quaker Rolled Oats
• 1 cup whole wheat flour (or 1 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour)
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1⁄2 cup coco sugar
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 tsp salt

*(add 1⁄2 cup oats if not using protein powder)

For no-bake bars:

• 1 1/2 cups Quaker Rolled Oats
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips or raisins
• 1/2 cup protein powder (any)
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoon honey
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 tsp salt

*(add 1⁄2 cup oats if not using protein powder)

Procedure:

1. Oats Preparation
   Beat peanut butter and coco sugar together until fluffy. Add rolled oats, flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon, then stir. Slowly add milk and honey and mix until dough forms. Add chocolate chips and raisins and mix completely. Line an 8x8 baking dish with wax or parchment paper then press mixture into the bottom of the pan.
2. Baking
   Preheat the oven to 177°C and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden then allow to cool. Cut into squares.
3. No Bake
   Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm. Pour hot water on a knife then cut to eight equal sized bars.

Oatmeal Dinner Rolls

Ingredients:

• 450 grams Bread Flour
• 50 grams Toasted Ground Quaker Rolled Oats Oats 95 grams Sugar
• 10 grams Salt
• 3pcs Eggs
• 180 grams Milk
• 15 grams Fresh Yeast
• 250 grams Butter
• Toasted Oats for Toppings

Procedure:

1. Oats Preparation
   Combine milk, fresh yeast, and eggs in a mixing bowl. Add bread flour, sugar, salt, and ground oats. Using the dough hook attachment, mix at low speed for six minutes then add rest dough and mix for 15 minutes. Gradually add the softened butter, mix at high speed for 15 minutes before letting dough rest for 30 minutes.
2. Pre-Bake
   Portion dough into 50-gram balls then arrange in a greased pan (24’s). Let it proof for 1.5 hours to two hours then brush the top with egg wash. Top off with toasted oats.
3. Baking
   Bake at 190°C for 15 to 20 minutes.

Banana Overnight Oats

Serves 2

Ingredients:

• 100 g Quaker Rolled Oats
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup soy milk or milk
• 1⁄2 cup Yogurt
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp chopped nuts (ex. almonds, walnuts)
• 1 medium-sized ripe banana, sliced

Procedure:

1. The night before
   Mix oats, cinnamon, and salt in a glass or Mason jar. Pour milk. Do not stir. Soak overnight.
2. The morning after
   Add yogurt and sliced bananas. Top with nuts. Drizzle with honey.

Mango Overnight Oats

Serves 2

Ingredients:

• 100 g Quaker Rolled Oats
• 1/2 cup soy milk or milk
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1/3 cup mango, diced
• 1/3 cup chopped apples
• 1/3 cup chopped mandarin oranges
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon almond flakes or chopped peanuts (optional)
• Mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Procedure:

1. The night before
   In a glass or Mason jar, soak oats in milk and salt overnight.
2. The morning after
   Layer oats, mango, apples, mandarin oranges, and yogurt in the glass. Drizzle with honey. Top with almond flakes or peanuts if using. Garnish with mint leaves.

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