101 things to do with oats

On Tuesday night I held a class at my house on food storage, more specifically on oats. Before I was asked to do this the only thing I ever made with oats was "poop slops", or commonly known as no bake cookies. This past week I tried so many different recipes that called for oats. My boys have never been so regular! Alas, there are a few keepers that I am going to share with you.

Granola
7 c. oats (half quick, half old-fashioned)
2 c. coconut
1 ½ to 2 c. nuts (optional)
1 c. wheat germ or whole wheat flour

In saucepan or microwavable bowl, mix:
1 c. canola oil or 2 sticks of butter
1/3 to ½ c. honey (1/2 if you like a sweeter granola)
1 ¼ c. brown sugar
1/3 c. milk
½ tsp. salt
¼ c. real maple syrup

Heat mixture till smooth and warmed through. Pour liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed and wet.
Bake in 2 9x13 pans or one large cookie sheet, ungreased at 225 degrees for ½ hour. Stir halfway through. Turn off oven and let sit in oven for another 15 minutes (this is for a chewy granola, if you like your granola crunchy let it cook for another 15 minutes).


Oh Harry Bars (similar to No bake cookies, but better)
½ c. melted margarine
½ c. corn syrup
1 c. brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
½ c. peanut butter
4 c. oats
1 c. chocolate chips
Mix together the first 5 ingredients. Heat until dissolved. Stir in oats and chips. Press into 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 deg. for 15 minutes. Don’t overbake. Cut in bars.
Oh harry bars are a new family favorite. You can make these without the chocolate and they are still to die for!

Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream Pie
1 c. margarine 2 eggs
¾ c. brown sugar 1 ½ c. flour
½ c. sugar ½ tsp salt
1 T molasses 1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla 1/8 tsp cinnamon
1 ½ c. quick oats

Cream Filling
2 tsp very hot water
¼ tsp salt
1 7 oz jar marshmallow cream
½ c. shortening

In large bowl, cream margarine, sugars, molasses, vanilla, and eggs. Combine flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon. Add to the creamed mixture; mix in the oats. Drop dough on ungreased sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until just starting to brown around the edges. They will look moist; don’t overcook. While the cookies bake prepare the filling. In small bowl, dissolve the salt in the hot water. Allow this to cool. Combine marshmallow cream, shortening, powdered sugar, and vanilla in bowl; mix on hi until fluffy. Add the cooled salt water and mix well. Spread filling on flat side of one cookie, press 2nd cookie on top.
Who doesn't love a Little Debbie snack every once in awhile?!