Category Archives for Oat and Barley

Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats

A bowl of perfectly cooked steel cut oats prepared in the instant pot

If I had to limit myself to only one electric pressure cooker dish, this instant pot steel cut oats recipe would be it. It’s by far my most prepared dish and a breakfast favorite around here throughout the week. It’s simple, inexpensive, and filling. Don’t let the length of directions intimidate you. Since this is […]

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Dairy Free Overnight Oatmeal

After I shared my overnight oatmeal recipe the other day, a close friend of mine asked if I knew how to make this dish dairy-free. Her daughter is lactose intolerant, so using milk and yogurt were out. Since the yogurt helps with the consistency of the finished oatmeal, I had to get a little creative. […]

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Simple Overnight Oatmeal

We’re getting back into a school routine and I’m looking for simple breakfast dishes I can prepare ahead of time. Overnight oatmeal is perfect for doing just that. I put it together after doing the dinner dishes and stick it in the fridge. I use a covered bowl, but mason jars and other containers work […]

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Raw Oat Smoothie

A natural doctor gave me this recipe. I added a few things. Raw Oat Smoothie 1/2 c. of raw oats 1 frozen banana 1 cup of milk 1/4 cup of yogurt 1/4-1/2 c. of frozen blueberries Blend oats, milk, and yogurt for about 2-3 minutes, add banana and blueberries, blend till combined. Variations- use 1 […]

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Whole Grain Cereal

To make an entire crockpot full of wholesome and filling hot cereal. Choose a variety of different whole grains at your healthfood store. eg pearled barley, brown rice, whole groats, quinoa,buckwheat, etc, . Spray the inside of your crockpot with Pam and add 8 one third cup portions of the grains you choose. I like […]

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Baked Oatmeal with Sauce

1 cup vegetable oil 2 c. sugar 6 eggs 6 c. instant oats 4 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. salt 2 c. milk 2 tsp. cinnamon Grease 9 x 13 pan. Preheat oven to 350 Mix oil, sugar & eggs till blended. Add all other ingredients. Bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes (until set) SAUCE: […]

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Peanut Butter Granola Bars

3 cups of homemade granola 3 tablespoons margarine 1/2 cup peanut butter 2 medium eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla Optional:  1/2 cup raisins, or peanuts, or chocolate chips, or coconut, or sunflower seeds, or chopped apricots, or dates, or whatever strikes your fancy You may use any recipe for granola that you like. If it already […]

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Preacher Cookies

  2 cups sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup margarine (1 stick) or 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening Dash salt 1/4 cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups rolled oats First take out a nice 2-quart saucepan. In it combine the sugar, cocoa, milk and margarine. Cook and stir the […]

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Oatmeal Raisin Scones

1-1/2 cups flour 1 cup oatmeal 1/3 cup brown sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder (1 tablespoon) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup margarine, softened (1 stick) 1/2 cup raisins 1/3 cup milk 1 medium egg Sugar for sprinkling (optional) First soak the raisins in hot tap water in a cereal bowl, to plump them up. This […]

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Quick Microwave Oatmeal

I was slow to understand and apply the timesaving which microwaving oatmeal offers an over-burdened mother in the morning. The only time I had microwaved oatmeal was in the mid 1980’s during a home economics course which made more use of the microwave than anyone has ever dreamed of doing since. To my recollection, the […]

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Raw Brown Sugar Granola

1/2 cup margarine (1 stick) 1 cup raw brown sugar 1/4 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 cups rolled oats 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup dried fruit (optional) 1/2 cup nuts or seeds (optional) In a large 4 quart saucepan melt the margarine, sugar and water together. Stir it well and let it simmer for […]

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Applesauce Oatmeal

3 cups tap water 1-1/2 cups dry quick cooking oatmeal 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup apple juice concentrate 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1 cup applesauce Bring the water to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. When it is boiling briskly, gradually stir in the oatmeal. Add the cinnamon, salt, sugar, and ginger. Boil […]

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