9 Recipes To Use Up a Container of Oats

Whether you’re into cookies, muffins, or crisps, this list will have you covered.

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Adriana Chavez
Adriana Chavez
Adriana Chavez
Adriana Chavez is a food, culture, and lifestyle writer. In 2024, she was a member of The Nosher’s inaugural food fellowship cohort. She is also a former Mellon Mays fellow, where her journal article on the depiction of soul food in Toni Morrison’s novel The Bluest Eye was published by Harvard University. Her writing can be found on Simply Recipes.
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Updated May 14, 2025
Adriana Chavez
Overhead view of a baking pan with Baked Berry Oatmeal topped with extra berries with a serving removed from the dish.
Lori Rice

Oats are a triple threat: economical, full of fiber, and gluten-free. They’re also remarkably versatile, past their standard use as oatmeal. These 10 recipes celebrate that versatility, with recipes to use oats in your next breakfast, dessert, or snack. Whether you’re into cookies, muffins, or crisps, this list will have you covered.

Read the tips and tricks from our editors and contributors as you scroll to find your new favorite oat recipe!

  • Easy Apple Crisp

    easy apple crisp
    Alison Bickel

    “Just like a slice of apple pie makes the best breakfast, so does this apple crisp! Make extra for leftovers, and serve a spoonful on top of a bowl of yogurt.” —Elise Bauer, Simply Recipes Founder

  • No Bake M&M Cookies

    Plate of no-bake m&m cookies next to a glass of milk

    Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

    “I love old-fashioned oats because I prefer their thicker, chewier texture. However, if you prefer finer oats (or that’s what you have on hand), quick oats will work.” —Molly Allen, Simply Recipes Contributor

  • Homemade Granola Bars

    Overhead view of Chewy Granola Bars.
    Kalisa Marie Martin

    “Lining the pan with parchment paper is a must. Not only does it make cleanup a breeze, but it allows you to easily move the whole slab of granola onto a board in one piece for cutting.” —Kalisa Marie Levette, Simply Recipes Contributor

  • Baked Oatmeal With Mixed Berries

    Overhead view of a baking pan with Baked Berry Oatmeal topped with extra berries with a serving removed from the dish.
    Lori Rice

    “This baked oatmeal is made with mixed berries, but you can take the basis of this recipe and use whatever flavor combinations you like.” —Ariane Resnick, Simply Recipes Contributor 

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  • Strawberry Oatmeal Muffins

    Strawberry Oatmeal Muffins
    Elise Bauer

    “One ingredient you might find odd in this recipe is the 1/4 teaspoon of finely ground black pepper. I don't know what it is about black pepper, but just this small amount brightens the overall flavor of the muffin.” —Elise

  • Carmelitas Bars

    How to Make Carmelita Bar - bar cookies stacked on pink plates
    Cindy Rahe

    “I like coconut in this recipe because I like the nutty flavor and chewy texture. If you want to eliminate the coconut altogether, just replace it with an additional 1/3 cup of oats to the base.” —Cindy Rahe, Simply Recipes Contributor

  • Oatmeal Bread

    Front view of a loaf of a partially sliced loaf of oat bread

    Simply Recipes / Cambrea Gordon

    “This oatmeal bread recipe is easy to adapt and very forgiving. If you get started and realize that you don't have the right type of flour or the correct yeast, chances are you can still go ahead with baking.” — Mark Beahm, Simply Recipe Contributor

  • Cherry Almond Granola With Vanilla Crumbles

    Cherry Vanilla Granola with Almonds combine the granola crumbles and cherries
    Summer Miller

    “With the crumbles this granola will keep for about two weeks in an airtight container at room temperature. It will keep for a month or more without them.” —Summer Miller, Simply Recipes Contributor

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  • Oatmeal Lace Cookies

    oatmeal lace cookies
    Irvin Lin

    “Make sure to spread the batter into a thin layer on the cookie sheet so the oats are in a single flat layer before you bake them.” —Irvin Lin, Simply Recipes Contributor

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