Old Fashioned Oats Archives - Fresh April Flours

Chocolate Chip Oat Bites

Lynn — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000

These no-bake chocolate chip oat bites are a household favorite! They are easy to make, endlessly customizable with any nut or seed butter, and perfect for lunch boxes, after-school snacking, and on-the-go moments the whole family will reach for again and again. THESE EASY BITES ARE A STAPLE IN OUR HOUSE If there is one...

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Blueberry Crisp (For Two)

Lynn — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000

This small-batch blueberry crisp features jammy berries and a golden brown sugar oat topping, making a simple, cozy dessert for two that feels special without the fuss. This recipe is brought to you in partnership with Bushel and Berry®. A DESSERT THAT EVEN HITS WITH THE BLUEBERRY SKEPTICS I’ll be honest– blueberries aren’t usually the...

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Oatmeal Raisinet Cookies

Lynn — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:00:49 +0000

These are not your average oatmeal raisin cookies– these are oatmeal Raisinet cookies! Chewy, buttery, sweetened with brown sugar and molasses, and full of chocolate covered raisins in every bite. MY BELOVED OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIE BASE: REMIXED If you’ve been a regular reader of mine for any amount of time, it’s likely you know I...

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Pumpkin Overnight Oats

Lynn — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 06:00:32 +0000

Thick and creamy pumpkin overnight oats are the perfect easy breakfast you can make ahead of time. With protein-rich oats and chia and flax seeds, they are a great option for your morning fuel. This recipe is incredibly customizable with several options to cater to your tastes and needs. These pumpkin overnight oats have lived...

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Best Chewy Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Lynn — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Think oatmeal cookies are boring? Think again! These soft and chewy oatmeal cookies are bursting with cozy spices and hardy oats in every bite. This is the base I use for all of the oatmeal cookie recipes on my site, and I’m confident it will be your new favorite go-to base, too! You can also...

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The Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Lynn — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 09:00:27 +0000

These oatmeal raisin cookies are ultra chewy, extra buttery, and spiced with bold molasses flavor. This recipe has been tested and perfected over nearly a decade and is sure to rival any gooey bakery style oatmeal raisin cookie you can get your hands on! You can also find this recipe on page 31 of my...

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Soft Baked Apple Oatmeal Cookies

Lynn — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +0000

These soft and chewy apple oatmeal cookies are spiced with cinnamon and molasses, packed with hearty oats and tender apples, and bursting with cozy flavor. You can also find this recipe on page 37 of my cookbook. MY BEST OATMEAL COOKIE BASE + FRESH APPLE CHUNKS As an oatmeal cookie lover, I pride myself on...

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Oatmeal Scotchie Cookies

Lynn — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +0000

These soft and chewy oatmeal scotchies are spiced with cinnamon and molasses, jam packed with oats, and loaded with sweet and creamy butterscotch chips. My tried-and-true oatmeal cookie base which yields firm edges and a gooey interior that make these sweet and salty cookies absolutely irresistible. You can also find this recipe on page 36...

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Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal

Lynn — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0000

This easy baked oatmeal is full of moist shredded carrots, crunchy nuts, warm spices, and hearty oats. All the classic carrot cake flavor without all the layers or the frosting! If you’ve ever perused my site, you know I am a carrot cake connoisseur (official job title aside from wife, mom, and recipe developer). In...

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Gluten Free Apple Crisp With Oats

Lynn — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 06:00:05 +0000

This gluten free apple crisp is made with tender spiced apples, a crunchy pecan oat topping, and absolutely zero flour. Add optional goat cheese for built in creaminess and serve warm with a scoop of ice cream! If there’s a dish that encompasses fall and helps me kick off pumpkin/apple/cinnamon/chai season for me every year,...

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Homemade Instant Oatmeal

Lynn — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Make your own instant oatmeal packets so you always have oatmeal ready to go! Add your favorite toppings or bring them along so you always have a delicious bowl of oatmeal, even away from home. Perfect for packing in lunches or taking along for camping.

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Lactation Quick Bread

Lynn — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 06:00:54 +0000

An easy, hearty oatmeal quick bread filled with plenty of galactagogues to encourage milk production in breastfeeding mothers. It has been a very very long time since I was a breastfeeding mom. I stopped nursing our first son in 2017 and then our second in 2019, but the core memories of those experience are solidified...

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