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Vegan peach oat smoothie - Throw together some oats, almond milk, peaches, banana, orange juice, and chia seeds. Put the mixture in a blender and break them up for a few minutes until you have a smooth solution. There you have a healthy way to start your day!

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Sunrise mango oatmeal - To jazz up your morning bowl, add some mango, macadamia nuts, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and coconut milk. The coconut milk will transport you on holiday, and the mango will liven your digestive system up.

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Vegan raspberry oatmeal bar - This doubles as a breakfast and a dessert. All you need to do is mix up some oats, raspberries, baking soda, and sugar in a bowl, and then bake. Delicious!

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Apple and greek yogurt muffins - Yogurt ensures that your muffins will be dense and moist. These little babies are creamy, sweet, and healthy.

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Oat French toast - If you are craving some French toast but don't have any bread, then you can use oats instead. You add water and mix them with some homemade custard. Then all you have to do is bake.

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Pizza crust - You weren’t expecting this one, were you? But it's true. If you mix together oats, milk, egg whites, salt, and baking powder, you can make a delicious pizza base.

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Spanish oatmeal - It's a pretty out there take on oatmeal. With chorizo and salsa, this recipe will surely add a zing to your morning.

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Spinach and cauliflower oatmeal -

If you're trying to go for low-carb options, then this could be a good lunch choice for you. It's salty and packed full of veggies. The chicken is optional.

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Mushroom oat risotto - If you're bored of the same old mushroom risotto or want a lighter base than rice, then this oat risotto will rock your world. It is cheap and hearty, and perfect for a winter dinner.

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Oat chicken goujons - Instead of using breadcrumbs, you can opt for the healthier option and zap up some oats. The oat powder can be mixed with Parmesan, salt, and pepper to make a perfectly crispy crust for your chicken.

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Savory oat patties - Packed with flavor from the herbs and crunchy on the outside, these patties make the perfect starter at a party. You can accompany them with some Greek yogurt dipping sauce to give the dish some freshness.

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Quinoa oat bread - This oat bread is a great alternative to your normal flatbread. It's dense but delicious. You could use it as a great scooping bread for hummus and other dips.

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Oat brownies - You can’t deny a moist brownie. Oats might be the secret ingredient that makes this happen. The fact that they are made with oat flour and no refined sugar means you can even eat them for breakfast!

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Oat energy balls - Oats and peanut butter are a match made in heaven. These little balls of protein are a great snack if you are on the go, or need some quick snack fixes for children. You can hide lots of healthy tidbits in them like chia and flax seeds.

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Vanilla cake batter oatmeal -

Cake batter is a universally loved thing to eat, but it is so horribly unhealthy. Luckily, you can use oats, coconut flour, and protein powder to create a healthy version. It actually tastes like cake batter!

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Oatmeal cookies - With three ingredients, you can make these delicious oatmeal cookies. All you need is oats, peanut butter, and a banana. Put them in the oven for 12 minutes at 175°C (350°F), and you have a lovely afternoon snack.

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Sweet potato muffins - Blending your oats turns them into flour that you can use in almost anything. These muffins, with the aid of sweet potato, can be made vegan and sugar-free.

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Roasted rhubarb and oat crumble - Instead of just using sugar and butter, oats crisp up nicely in the oven for a delicious crumble. You could use rhubarb and anything else really.

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Rhubarb and ginger streusel cake - This is basically all the glory of a baked bar and the force of a cake in one. The oats add a crispy top to the gooey center. This is a real treat with custard or cream on the side.

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Oat shortbread -

Shortbread is usually pretty unhealthy, but using oats makes these dainty biscuits a healthy treat. You won't even taste the difference! Enjoy with a nice cup of tea.

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Oat cookie smoothie - Cookie dough is delicious, but definitely would not set you up for the day if you ate it for breakfast. If you just can’t resist, however, then you can satisfy your craving with this cookie-flavored smoothie.

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Pumpkin oatmeal soda bread - These vegan buns will go down a treat at Thanksgiving. They are a bit like Irish soda bread, but healthier.

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Banana oatmeal brûlée - You may not believe it, but this little number is pretty healthy. It contains chia seeds, cinnamon, and bananas to give it that dessert quality.

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Bacon and eggs oatmeal - Using spices and garlic, you can transform your oatmeal into a base for an English breakfast. It acts as a good texture contrast to the crispy bacon and yolky egg.

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Savory granola - This genius idea has been a long time coming. Instead of topping your salad with croutons or meat, pop on some cheesy savory granola. It's easy to store, and delicious.

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Salty sweet caramel cookie sandwiches - There is no defending how unhealthy this treat is, but it is definitely good for the soul. Is there anything more indulgent than cookies, caramel, and cream together? Probably not. At least there are oats in it!

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Gingerbread oatmeal - Ginger is a great way to start your day, especially during the festive season. With pumpkin, blackstrap molasses, and maple syrup, this oatmeal recipe is sure to get you in the holiday mood.

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Roasted broccoli cheddar quiche - Quiche is such a good thing to just have in the fridge if you have lots of people over. This recipe uses oats in the crust instead of flour to lower the calorie count.

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Chinese oatmeal -

A great option for lunch is Chinese oatmeal. You stir fry all the vegetables as you would normally do, but instead of adding noodles or rice at the end, you add oats.

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Curry sunflower oat energy bars -

It might sound funny, but curry suits these peanut butter seed bars like butter suits bread. It's also almost fully raw and doesn't contain refined sugar.

Sources: (Nutritious Life) (Delicious Magazine) (Brit + Co)

See also: Healthy yogurt combo ideas for a better breakfast

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