Oatmeal, a hearty and versatile grain, has been a staple breakfast food for centuries. Its popularity stems from its nutritional value, affordability, and ease of preparation. This article aims to guide you in crafting the perfect bowl of oatmeal, whether you prefer a classic recipe or a more creative twist. We will delve into the different types of oats available, the ideal oat-to-liquid ratio, and the art of achieving the desired consistency. Additionally, we will explore various toppings and mix-ins to elevate your oatmeal experience and cater to your unique taste preferences.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
THE BEST OATMEAL COOKIES
Chewy oatmeal raisin cookies with lots of flavor. You can also substitute 1/2 cup of wheat germ in place of some of the oatmeal, for a different flavor.
Provided by Melanie
Categories Desserts Cookies Spice Cookie Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the eggs, raisins, and vanilla. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, cinnamon and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture and stir until all of the dry ingredients are absorbed. Next, stir in the egg and raisin mixture, then stir in the rolled oats and pecans. Dough will be stiff. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto an unprepared cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are golden. Allow cookies to cool 5 minutes on the baking sheet before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 179.3 mg, Sugar 14.1 g
BEST OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES
This is a family favorite that I have been making for years. It's the most requested oatmeal cookie recipe I've ever made. I found it somewhere years ago, but have lost the source. The secret is soaking the raisins which makes all the difference.
Provided by Merrie Wold
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 1h10m
Yield 48 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- This is a very important first step that makes the cookie: combine eggs, raisins and vanilla and let stand for one hour.
- Cream together butter and sugars.
- Add flour, salt, cinnamon and soda and mix well.
- Blend in egg-raisin mixture, oatmeal, and chopped nuts.
- Dough will be stiff.
- Drop by heaping teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet, or roll into balls and flatten slightly.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
ABSOLUTE BEST MOST EXCELLENT SOFT OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES
This cookie recipe is a definite must have in your recipe box!! Warning! once you start eating these... it's really hard to stop at just two.. or three.. or.. well, you get the picture. :) My Grandmother gave me this delectably delicious recipe and Everyone who has ever tried them has asked me for the recipe! After trying these, my husband doesn't want any others. And, If you are going to take these cookies, for a treat, anywhere, be sure to have the recipe with you! You WILL definitely be asked for it. They are truly the most excellent, best ever, soft oatmeal raisin cookies I have ever had!
Provided by Kimberly Arp
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 18m
Yield 36-42 cookies depending on size
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- First, you put the raisins in a small pan of water uncovered and cook till puffy.
- Put in strainer to drain and cool.
- (I rinse them under cool water to cool them off quicker) Cream and beat together (using elect. mixer) the butter, brown sugar, and eggs.
- Mix together the flour (unsifted), soda, baking powder, cinnamon, oatmeal and add to the creamed mixture, using beater to mix.
- Last, add the raisins.
- With a spoon, mix them in ever so lightly.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls on lightly greased cookie sheets.
- (I use cooking spray) I sometimes use Tablespoonfuls to make bigger cookies!
- Bake them between 350*-360* for 8-9 minutes.
- Take them out before they get brown!
- Cool for a couple of minutes on the cookie sheet before transfering to waxed paper to cool completely.
- Enjoy!
BEST OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES EVER
These are a sure favorite the whole family will love. They are easy to prepare and stay fresh longer then other cookies.
Provided by cakegirl
Categories Desserts Cookies Oatmeal Cookie Recipes Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together in a large bowl.
- Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the oats and raisins; mixing just enough to evenly combine. Drop spoonfuls of the dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 43.6 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 127.8 mg, Sugar 14.4 g
THE VERY BEST OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES EVER!
We love this recipe because it will stay chewy in the cookie jar for 7 days..if they last that long...everyone who tries them raves. If you like a big fat chewy oatmeal raisin cookie, you have to try these.
Provided by grandma2969
Categories Dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 2 Dozen, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Whisk eggs in a small bowl, add 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp vanilla and raisins; mix well. VERY IMPORTANT let set on counter for at least 1 hour.
- In another bowl, combine crisco, and sugars, mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients.
- Blend in raisin mixture -- mix well.
- I use a cookie scoop, slightly less than 1/4 cup and place them on a greased cookie sheet. I slightly flatten them with the back of the scoop.
- Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes. Do not flatten cookies a lot -- just a gentle tap.other wise they will flatten out too much.
- Baking note: please remember to reverse position of cookie sheets halfway through baking. DO NOT OVER BAKE. Cookies should be slightly golden brown around edges. Centers will look set-- let cool 1 minute on cookie sheet and then remove to wire rack to complete cool.
- I have used this recipe for over 30 years-- always outstanding-- most important thing to remove cookies from oven before they are finished-- residual heat in cookies will complete cooking-- and result in a cookie that is not dried out.
- I also add more walnuts, as I like lots of big nuts in my oatmeal cookies-- I have often left the egg, raisin mixture on counter, for a couple of hours while cleaning house and came back and baked marvelous cookies.
THE BEST PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES!
I got this recipe off the net about a year ago and it is a favorite in this house! They are always gone within a day or two, they are just fabulous!
Provided by Amp6891
Categories Dessert
Time 31m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Mix dry ingredients (other than choc chips).
- Cream shortening, peanut butter, and sugars in seperate bowl.
- Beat eggs and vanilla into shortening and sugar mix.
- Add dry mix.
- Blend chocolate chip in (is a bit tough but well worth it!).
- Bake 11-13 minute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.2, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 151, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 22.1, Protein 5.1
BEST OATMEAL MUFFINS
These oatmeal muffins with a streusel topping make a delicious grab-and-go breakfast or after-school snack.
Provided by Quaker®
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Quaker® Oats
Time 38m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Line twelve medium muffin cups with paper baking cups or spray bottoms only with cooking spray.
- For streusel, in small bowl, combine oats, flour and sugar; mix well.
- Cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives until mixture is crumbly. Set aside.
- For muffins, in large bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar and baking powder; mix well.
- In small bowl, combine milk, oil, egg and vanilla; blend well. Add to dry ingredients all at once; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. (Do not overmix.)
- Fill muffin cups almost full. Sprinkle with reserved streusel, patting gently.
- Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool muffins in pan on wire rack 5 minutes. Remove from pan. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 160.6 mg, Sugar 11.7 g
BEST WHOLE WHEAT-OATMEAL-RAISIN COOKIES
Treat your guests with these cookies made using oats and raisins - a tasty dessert.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir sugars, butter, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, vanilla and eggs with spoon until well blended. Stir in oats, flour and raisins.
- On ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart.
- Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until light brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g
MY BEST OATMEAL CAKE
A super-moist bundt cake infused with cinnamon and sprinkled lightly with powdered sugar was one of my mother's greatest recipes, and I started making it when I was about 12.&emdash;Phyllis Eismann Schmalz, Kansas City, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place oats in a small bowl; add boiling water. Let stand for 20 minutes. , In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add oat mixture and egg; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture and beat until combined. , Pour into an 8-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 22-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
THE VERY BEST OATMEAL COOKIES
One of the best oatmeal cookies I've ever tasted. A definite family favorite. They are fantastic without the optional nuts, raisins or chocolate. Photo by KC Cooker is how these cookies look when I bake them--fairly flat, chewy in the middle with crispy edges. Yum.....
Provided by SharleneW
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 20m
Yield 36 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cream together shortening and sugars.
- Add eggs and vanilla, beat well.
- Sift together flour, salt and soda.
- Add to creamed mixture.
- Stir in oats slowly.
- Mix well. Add nuts, chips or raisins, if desired. Dough will be fairly stiff.
- Drop by heaping tablespoon on lightly greased cookie sheet. (I use a 4 teaspoon cookie scoop and press them down slightly before baking).
- Bake for 8-10 minutes.
BEST EVER PEANUT BUTTER-OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Ok, so oatmeal cookies are great, chocolate chip even better--peanut the best. Why not combine all three? I say pure genius! Enjoy. From Skippy PB site.
Provided by loveleesmile
Categories Dessert
Time 33m
Yield 6 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In small bowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
- In large bowl, with electric mixer on medium speed, beat Spread and Skippy ® Creamy Peanut Butter until smooth. Beat in sugars, then eggs and vanilla until blended. Beat in flour mixture just until blended, then stir in chocolate.
- On ungreased baking sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls, 2 inches apart.
- Bake 13 minutes or until golden. Remove cookies to wire rack and cool completely.
THE WORLD'S BEST OATMEAL TOFFEE COOKIES
The softest, chewiest, sweetest oatmeal cookies with the decadent addition of toffee bits. One thing to consider before making this recipe is that the cookies are a tab bit thin and are not sturdy. I still need to alter it, but if you make the dough balls a little taller and less round, they should turn out just fine. The flavor is AMAZING. Recipe from "The Cookie Bible" cookbook.
Provided by Jessa M
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 25m
Yield 24 cookies, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place one sheet of parchment paper on each cookie sheet you plan on using. Greasing is not necessary if you use parchment paper. Beat the butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until blended. Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Beat until blended. Stir in the oats, toffee, and coconut (optional) with spoon or blender. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls a couple of inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly browned (may need to cook longer if cookies are bigger). Cool a few minutes and remove from cookie sheets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.1, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 203.2, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 17.9, Protein 3.2
BEST-EVER OATMEAL BROWN BREAD
Enjoy this brown bread made with oatmeal, flaxseed and whole wheat flour - deliciously wholesome bread!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 3h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8x4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, mix flours, brown sugar, oats, the flaxseed, baking soda and salt. Stir in buttermilk just until mixed. Pour batter into pan. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon oats.
- Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on cooling rack 5 minutes. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours, before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g
BEST EVER SOURDOUGH OATMEAL BREAD
Just as oatmeal bread is a good way to start moving to whole grain bread, oatmeal sourdough is a good way to introduce sourdough bread. It's a bit lighter than many sourdoughs, with a softer texture.
Provided by Renee Pottle
Categories Bread
Time 50m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl or your stand mixer bowl.
- Combine until a loose dough forms. Cover and let sit 30 minutes.
- Knead dough 5 - 10 minutes or until dough is smooth. The dough will still be quite wet. That's ok if you are using a stand mixer. If you are kneading by hand you my need to add a little more flour to keep the dough from sticking. Just add as little as possible as we want to keep this a soft dough.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover and let rise in a warm place, about 2 hours.
- Shape dough and place in a large greased loaf pan. Cover and let rise for an additional 1 - 1½ hours.
- If you are using a regular metal or glass loaf pan bake at 375 degrees for 50 - 55 minutes or until the interior reaches 200 degrees (I use my trusty digital thermometer for this). If you are using an unglazed terra cotta pan (like I do, shown above) follow the directions that come with the pan. For example, I soak the pan in water for 15 minutes and then place the bread in a cold oven, set the temperature to 475 and bake for about 50 minutes.
- When done, remove from pan and let cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting. This is important to let the crumb set so you will get nice even slices.
BEST EVER EGGLESS BANANA OATMEAL MUFFINS
These have to be the best banana muffins I've tasted! I found this recipe on Allrecipes.com and tweaked it to make it egg-free and low-fat. These muffins taste best fresh from the oven, and also are the perfect, healthy way to start your day!
Provided by Anu_N
Categories Quick Breads
Time 30m
Yield 6 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt.
- In another large bowl, mix together milk, applesauce, and vanilla.
- Add the mashed bananas, and combine thoroughly.
- Stir the flour mixture into the banana mixture until just combined.
- Lightly grease and dust 6 muffin cups (or line with paper bake cups), and divide the batter among them.
- Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 20 minutes.
THE BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL COOKIES
These are THE best cookies ever made! They are soft and chewy, and filled with melt in your mouth choc chips. The ground oats give them a subtle oatmeal flavour and delicious texture. I invented the recipe trying to duplicate Mrs Field's cookie and these cookies are definitely as good.. dare i say BETTER, than Mrs Fields. Watch them disappear in seconds!!
Provided by Brittney_B
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 30m
Yield 30 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pre-heat the oven to 160°C Place the oats in a food processor and process into a powder. Place into a medium bowl and stir in the sifted flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
- Beat the butter and the sugars together in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer, then add the egg and beat. Stir in the vanilla.
- Gently stir the flour mixture into the sugar mixture and then fold in the chocolate chips (you should have a soft sticky mixture not a dough).
- Scoop golf ball sized portions of the cookie mix spaced 2 inches apart onto lined baking trays. Bake for 9-12 minutes, no more (cookies will continue to cook when taken out of oven). Let cool on trays for 7 minutes and then place on racks to cool completely.
THE BEST BOWL OF OATMEAL EVER
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water and milk to a boil. Stir in the steel-cut oats and salt and cook a few minutes to thicken. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan bring the apple juice to a boil, add the raisins, and cook a few minutes to help them plump. In a mixing bowl, with a whip attachment combine the heavy cream, brown sugar, and cinnamon and whip until stiff. Keep chilled.
- Remove the cooked oatmeal from the heat and serve piping hot in bowls. Sprinkle the plumped raisins on top of the oatmeal and spoon a dollop of the brown sugar cinnamon whipped cream in the center and serve.
- Notes about the recipe: To cut some of the cooking time, soak the oats in water overnight by bringing the water to a boil, turn off the heat, and add the oats. Cover the pot and let sit over night. The next morning cook on low heat 9 to 12 minutes stirring occasionally.
ABSOLUTE BEST OVENIGHT BAKED OATMEAL
Soaking overnight makes this the best oatmeal you've ever had! Created for the Ready Set Cook! Contest #10, the ingredients have been updated based on the reviewers' suggestions that it was too sweet, but feel free to increase the sugar and syrup to 1/2 cup each if you prefer a cake-like sweetness. This saves wonderfully in the refrigerator and can be cut in "oatmeal-to-go" pieces after chilling.
Provided by FLKeysJen
Categories Breakfast
Time 12h40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Dump all ingredients in an 8 x 8 casserole dish or pie pan; stir well; cover and put in the refrigerator overnight.
- In the morning, preheat the oven to 425 degrees and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top starts to brown; serve hot, with milk over it if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.4, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 107, Sodium 217.4, Carbohydrate 67.3, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 31.9, Protein 13.6
WORLD'S BEST OATMEAL COOKIES
I substituted walnuts for raisins in an old recipe, and came up with my husband's favorite cookies!
Provided by k. blackburn
Categories Desserts Cookies Oatmeal Cookie Recipes
Time 27m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the shortening, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter until blended. Mix in oats and walnuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls, 1 inch apart, onto greased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately remove cookies to wire racks and allow to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 79.2 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
BEST EVER PEANUT BUTTER-OATMEAL COOKIES
These sound awesome! From the "Skippy Peanut Butter" website! YUM! This makes ALOT of cookies so make sure you have some helpers to eat them up!
Provided by Courtly
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 33m
Yield 72 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- In small bowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
- In large bowl, with electric mixer on medium speed, beat Spread and Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter until smooth.
- Beat in sugars, then eggs and vanilla until blended.
- Beat in flour mixture just until blended, then stir in chocolate.
- On ungreased baking sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls, 2 inches apart.
- Bake 13 minutes or until golden.
- Remove cookies to wire rack and cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 5.9, Sodium 50.4, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 6.1, Protein 1.8
Tips:
- **Use a variety of oats:** Different types of oats have different textures and flavors. Steel-cut oats have a chewy texture and a nutty flavor, while rolled oats are softer and have a milder flavor. Quick-cooking oats are the most processed and have the quickest cooking time. - **Choose your milk:** You can use any type of milk you like in your oatmeal. Dairy milk, almond milk, soy milk, and coconut milk are all good options. - **Add sweetness:** If you like your oatmeal sweet, you can add sugar, honey, maple syrup, or fruit. - **Add flavor:** Add spices, nuts, seeds, or dried fruit to your oatmeal for extra flavor. - **Cook oatmeal in a slow cooker:** If you want to make oatmeal ahead of time, you can cook it in a slow cooker. Just add the oats, milk, and any other ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours. - **Make overnight oats:** Overnight oats are a great way to save time in the morning. Just combine the oats, milk, and any other ingredients in a jar and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, your oatmeal will be ready to eat.Conclusion:
Oatmeal is a versatile and delicious breakfast that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you like it sweet or savory, chewy or creamy, there's an oatmeal recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying breakfast, give oatmeal a try.
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