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Oatmeal can be used in so many ways and it is heart healthy. Eat it as a hot cereal, bake cookies and make cakes with these recipes.
Breakfast
Start the day out with a hot bowl of oatmeal just add some
butter and sprinkle with brown sugar.
If you would like more topping options try these:
Bananas, cinnamon, peaches, strawberries, jams, jellies,
granola, sliced almonds and raisins. The options are
numerous.
Oatmeal Cake
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup melted shortening
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspon cinnamon
Pour boiling water over oats and let stand about 20 minutes.
Mix remaining ingredients well and then add the oats, beat
well Bake 30-40 minutes at 350 degree.
Icing:
- 1 stick butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1 cup nuts
- 1 cup coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanila
Mix together and boil 2 - 3 minutes and then pour over cake
and return to oven and brown top about 5 more minutes
Oatmeal Cookies
- 1 egg
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 1 1/4 cup rolled quick oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup coconut
Beat egg in medium sized bowl. Add butter, brown and white
sugar. Cream well. Add flour, oats, baking soda, baking
powder, and coconut. Mix. Drop by heaping teaspoon onto an
ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 deg. F. for 12 to 15
minutes or until golden brown.
About The Author: Angela Billings is a stay at home wife and mother who publishes an online newsletter Home and Family Ezine.
http://www.homeandfamilyezine.com
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