3 Healthy Ways to Make Oats: Oven, Microwave, & Overnight

Oatmeal is a delicious and nutritious breakfast option, but it can also be a bit time-consuming to make. In this video, I show you 3 quick and easy ways to make oatmeal: in the oven, in the microwave, and in the fridge overnight. Whether you're short on time or just want a change of pace, I'm sure you'll find a method that works for you!
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ALMOND BUTTER, FRUIT, & OAT COOKIES
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Makes 12 cookies
Per Cookie: 231 calories, 9g Fat, 35g Carbs, 7g Protein
Hands on 15 min / Total time 45 min

INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup applesauce
1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter
2 eggs
1/4 cup molasses
3 cups regular rolled oats
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/2 cup golden raisins or dried cranberries
1/2 cup snipped dried apricots

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, stir together applesauce, almond butter, eggs, and molasses. In a large bowl stir together oats, flour, wheat germ, cinnamon, salt, and allspice. Add to egg mixture; beat with a mixer on medium or stir together. Stir in dried fruit. Let stand 10 minutes (dough will be thick).
2. Scoop 12 mounds of dough (1/4 cup each) and place 3 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet. Flatten each mound to a 3-inch round.
3. Bake until surface of cookies is dry and edges are set, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on a cookie sheet 5 minutes, remove, and cool on a wire rack. To store, layer cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for 3 days or freeze up to 1 month.
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CREAMSICLE OVERNIGHT BLENDED OATS
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Serves 1 or 2
Per Recipe: 555 Calories, 9g Fat, 99g Carbs, 25g Protein
Hands on 10 min
Total Time 10 min plus overnight chilling

INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup regular rolled oats
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup milk, nut milk, or oat milk
1 Tbsp flaxseed meal
1 Tbsp honey
1 5.3oz carton orange flavor low-fat Greek or regular yogurt
Orange slice (optional)

DIRECTIONS:
1. In a single-serve blender or pint jar combine oats, juice, milk flaxseed meal, honey and yogurt. Cover and chill overnight.
2. In using a pint jar, transfer to a blender. Cover and blend until smooth (the consistency of cake batter). If you like, top with orange slices and drizzle with additional honey.
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COCOA-BANANA "BAKED" OATS
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Makes 1 Serving
Per serving: 560 Calories, 20g Fat, 77g Carbs, 22g Protein
Start to finish: 10 min

INGREDIENTS:
2/3 cup regular rolled oats
1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup milk, oat milk, or nut milk
1 egg
1 Tbsp peanut butter or cashew butter
1 to 2 Tbsp honey
1/3 cup chopped banana
Sliced banana, chopped peanuts, and/or fresh berries (optiona)

DIRECTIONS:
1. In a 16-oz microwave-safe bowl or mug stir together oats and cocoa powder. Add milk, egg, peanut butter, and honey. Stir with a fork until combined. Gently stir in chopped banana. Microwave until edge are set and center is done (160F), 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before eating. If you like, drizzle with additional warmed nut butter and top with banana, peanuts, and/or berries. Serves 1 or 2.
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