What are some recipes that use rolled oats?

1. Oatmeal Porridge

Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup rolled oats

- 1 cup water or milk

- 1/4 teaspoon salt

- Toppings of your choice (such as fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, honey)

Instructions:

- Bring the water or milk to a boil in a saucepan.

- Add the oats and salt and stir to combine.

- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the oats are tender and cooked through.

- Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes to thicken.

- Serve with your favorite toppings.

2. Oatmeal Pancakes

Ingredients:

- 1 cup rolled oats

- 1 cup water

- 1 ripe banana

- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

- 1 teaspoon baking powder

- 1/4 teaspoon salt

- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

- Cooking spray or butter, for greasing the pan

Instructions:

- Combine the oats and water in a medium bowl and let sit for at least 5 minutes, or overnight.

- Mash the banana in a separate bowl until smooth.

- Add the banana, flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to the oat mixture and stir to combine.

- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Grease the pan with cooking spray or butter.

- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the pan for each pancake and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.

- Serve with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.

3. Baked Oatmeal with Apples and Walnuts

Ingredients:

- 1 cup rolled oats

- 1 3/4 cups water

- 2 apples, peeled and chopped

- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

- 1/4 cup brown sugar

- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

- 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

- In a large bowl, combine the oats, water, apples, walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to combine.

- Pour the oatmeal mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the oatmeal is cooked through and the top is golden brown.

- Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

4. Oatmeal-Crusted Chicken Tenders

Ingredients:

- 1 cup rolled oats

- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

- 1 teaspoon dried oregano

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken tenders

- 2 eggs

- 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Instructions:

- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

- In a shallow dish, combine the oats, flour, Parmesan cheese, oregano, salt, and pepper.

- Whisk together the eggs in a separate bowl.

- Dip the chicken tenders into the egg mixture, then roll them in the oat mixture to coat.

- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

- Add the chicken tenders and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden brown.

- Drain on paper towels before serving.

5. Homemade Granola Bars

Ingredients:

- 2 cups rolled oats

- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans)

- 1/2 cup dried fruit (such as raisins, cranberries, or cherries)

- 1/4 cup honey

- 1/4 cup peanut butter

- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

- In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, and dried fruit.

- In a saucepan, combine the honey and peanut butter and heat over low heat until the peanut butter is melted and the mixture is smooth.

- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir to combine.

- If using chocolate chips, add them now and stir to distribute evenly.

- Press the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.