Yes, you can always use instant. But food editor Margo True swears by steel-cut: "I love it because it has a chewier texture than instant or ordinary rolled oats and a deep, nutty flavor." It also freezes well (add the fruit after defrosting), so make a big batch on the weekend.
Busy or not, there’s no better feeling than waking up to a ready-to-eat hot breakfast. The oats, fruit and spices in this homey meal bake together overnight. —Valerie Sauber, Adelanto, California
This recipe is courtesy of Chef Eddie Matney, Eddie Matney's Restaurant, Phoenix, AZ. Try this exotic dish at your next cook-out. Grilled ham steak is served on a bed of peach slaw spiced with a Moroccan seasoning blend.
This oatmeal-meets-muffin-tin cake recipe is perfect for having a healthy breakfast available on busy weekdays. Make a batch on the weekend and keep them in your freezer. For a grab-and-go breakfast, reheat the oatmeal cakes in the microwave for about 40 seconds.
Heather says: Don't let the idea of toasting pecans scare you away from this recipe. Simply scatter pecans on a baking sheet and place in a 300F oven for 5 -? 7 minutes, stirring once. Be careful not to leave
These are wonderful and are almost too healthy to be true. Lots of calcium, protein, fiber, etc. I usually eat them without any topping and just keep popping them in my mouth! Yum. But a good jam will do them nicely as well.
Whip up a jar of this cookie mix for a holiday or hostess gift. The recipient just adds butter, egg and vanilla for easy oat and chocolate chunk cookies.